HP M506 User Manual

HP LASERJET ENTERPRISE M506 SERIES Firmware Readme

Product Name(s): HP LaserJet M506n • HP LaserJet M506dn • HP LaserJet M506x •

HP LaserJet M506dh • HP LaserJet M506dnm • HP LaserJet M506xm

Model Number(s): F2A68A, F2A69A, F2A70A, F2A71A, F2A66A, F2A67A

This document contains information for the firmware revision number:

Firmware Datecode: 20210317
Firmware Revision: 2309046_000268

HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.7

Description

-- What is included in the Firmware bundle?

-- Who needs this firmware?

-- Determining the current version level of your firmware

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this firmware revision
Enhancements and Fixes provided with the previous revision(s)

Installation Instructions

-- Additional Information to know

-- Using the Embedded Web Server

-- Using the Walk up USB port

-- Web JetAdmin

FutureSmart Level Switching Procedures

-- Embedded Web Server (EWS)

-- Device Control Panel

-- Web JetAdmin

System Requirements
Technical Assistance
Customer Support
Internet
Additional Information
Legal Statements

-- Trademark Notices

-- OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTS (In English)

-- License and Copyright

Description

This Readme file provides specific installation instructions and other information you
should know before you perform a firmware update for your HP LaserJet Series printer or
MFP. Installation instructions are provided for Single and Multiple Printer Updates.

This document provides specific update, installation and troubleshooting information. For
additional information on the device features, refer to the online user guide found on the
Windows Printing System Installer CD-ROM that came with your printer or at hp.com.

What is included in a Firmware bundle?
The HP LaserJet printer firmware update file available from the hp web site contains
firmware for the printer, embedded JetDirect (if applicable), HP paper handling
accessories used with the device in one convenient download file. When the Remote
Firmware Upgrade file is sent to the HP LaserJet Printer or MFP firmware for the engine
and all connected accessories are upgraded.

Who needs this firmware?
Similar to HP providing improved software for your HP LaserJet Printer or MFP, HP
provides firmware updates for your printer periodically through its supported lifecycle. A
firmware update may be necessary if it is determined that you may benefit from the
resolution of any issue that is documented below. These updates are available on the HP
support web site.
Determining the current version level of your firmware

To determine the current level of firmware installed on the device:
Go to the printer’s or MFP’s control panel.

1. Go to the printer’s control panel.

2. Scroll down and select the Administration menu.

3. Select the Reports menu.

4. Select the Configuration/Status Pages menu.

5. Select the Configuration Page option.

6. Select the Print.

On the printed Configuration page look in the section marked "Device Information" for the
Firmware Datecode and Firmware Revision. The Firmware Datecode and Firmware
Revision will look something like this:

Firmware Datecode: 20150908
Firmware Revision: 2306272_536012

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This firmware file requires an interactive update method. You CANNOT update these
Product(s)/Model(s) using the traditional FTP, LPR or Port 9100 methods of upgrading.

Please use one of the following methods listed below to update the firmware of this
device.

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision

The following new functionality or features are provided by this firmware release:

Firmware Datecode: 20210317
Firmware Revision: 2309046_000268

HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.7

For information on HP Security Bulletins addressed by firmware releases, please visit:

https://support.hp.com/security-bulletins

To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletin alerts via email, visit:

https://www.hp.com/go/alerts

ENHANCEMENT:

Base:

➢ No New Updates

Security/Authentication:

➢ No New Updates

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

FIXES:

Base:

➢ HP Webservices will stop working and the printer will lose its connection to HP

Connected on the web. You may see an error "Could not communicate with HP
Connected, or Unable to contact HP Connected" when you try to enable HP Web
Services.

➢ Third party solutions created in 2021 will not be able to load on the device

through the solution installer page.

Security/Authentication:

➢ No New Updates

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

Current firmware revisions included in this firmware bundle:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENT

FIRMWARE VERSION

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506

Firmware Datecode: 20210317
Firmware Revision: 2309046_000268

Embedded JetDirect:

JSI23900041

DC Controller:

1.119

HP Fleet Release Designation

Original Release FutureSmart 3.9.7

MD5 checksum for .bdl file

a6525de9df71cd0009ad52993d81d94a

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision

The following new functionality or features are provided by this firmware release:

Firmware Datecode: 20191213
Firmware Revision: 2309025_582091

HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.6

For information on HP Security Bulletins addressed by firmware releases, please visit:

https://support.hp.com/security-bulletins

To initiate a subscription to receive future HP Security Bulletin alerts via email, visit:

https://www.hp.com/go/alerts

ENHANCEMENT:

Base:

➢ No New Updates

Security/Authentication:

➢ No New Updates

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

FIXES:

Base:

➢ 49.4A.04 error may occur intermittently when printing from certain types of

customized applications.

Security/Authentication:

➢ No New Updates

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

Current firmware revisions included in this firmware bundle:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENT

FIRMWARE VERSION

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506

Firmware Datecode: 20191213
Firmware Revision: 2309025_582091

Embedded JetDirect:

JSI23900037

DC Controller:

1.119

HP Fleet Release Designation

Original Release FutureSmart 3.9.6

MD5 checksum for .bdl file

5e6e90fdad7766fb0e75b5d74c68ebe3

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision

The following new functionality or features are provided by this firmware release:

Firmware Datecode: 20190711
Firmware Revision: 2309021_581888

HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.5

ENHANCEMENT:

Base:

➢ No New Updates

Security/Authentication:

➢ Added an updated digital signature verification for aftermarket solution bundles

during installation. Currently installed solutions are not affected. Customers and
resellers should work with solution providers for an updated signature-compliant
version of their software.

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

FIXES:

Base:

➢ Some SmartCard solutions may fail to communicate with the card reader properly

causing the authentication dialog window to not appear.

➢ The eMMC part may fail prematurely with a 99.39.73 error.
➢ The control panel may freeze/lockup when using a spinner list on the 4-line

display models.

Security/Authentication:

➢ CVE-2019-6334 - Solution application signature checking may allow potential

execution of arbitrary code.

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

Current firmware revisions included in this firmware bundle:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENT

FIRMWARE VERSION

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506

Firmware Datecode: 20190711
Firmware Revision: 2309021_581888

Embedded JetDirect:

JSI23900036

DC Controller:

1.119

HP Fleet Release Designation

Original Release FutureSmart 3.9.5

MD5 checksum for .bdl file

47d145a9013005d3f57a4c618849d4d6

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision

The following new functionality or features are provided by this firmware release:

Firmware Datecode: 20190118
Firmware Revision: 2309010_581411

HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.4

ENHANCEMENT:

Base:

➢ No New Updates

Security/Authentication:

➢ New security check will prevent installation of non-compliant aftermarket solution

bundles. Currently installed solutions are unaffected. Please work with solution
providers for an updated signature-compliant version of their software.

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

FIXES:

Base:

➢ No New Updates

Security/Authentication:

➢ No New Updates

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ TLS 1.0 and Multicast IPV4 settings do not get backed up and restored properly.

Current firmware revisions included in this firmware bundle:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENT

FIRMWARE VERSION

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506

Firmware Datecode: 20190118
Firmware Revision: 2309010_581411

Embedded JetDirect:

JSI23900036

DC Controller:

1.119

HP Fleet Release Designation

Original Release FutureSmart 3.9.4

MD5 checksum for .bdl file

9b00c8e89134b73e126568b1ea999453

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision

The following new functionality or features are provided by this firmware release:

Firmware Datecode: 20180605
Firmware Revision: 2308974_579764

HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.2

ENHANCEMENT:

Base:

➢ No New Updates

Security/Authentication:

➢ Added a feature to prevent Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) exploits. This guards

against a malicious exploit where unauthorized commands are sent to the EWS
using the logged-on administrator credentials.

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ No New Updates

FIXES:

Base:

➢ Under certain conditions 49.38.07 error is seen after receiving a fax job.

Security/Authentication:

➢ CVE-2018-5923: Insecure Solution DLL Signature Validation.
➢ CVE-2015-9251: jQuery before version 1.12.0 and 3.0.0 may be vulnerable to

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Embedded JetDirect:

➢ Cisco "ARP Proxy" feature is causing devices to decline the DHCP offer.
➢ Syslog Priority setting is not filtering properly.
➢ Device loses network connection after re-negotiating the link speed.

Current firmware revisions included in this firmware bundle:

DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION

COMPONENT

FIRMWARE VERSION

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506

Firmware Datecode: 20180605
Firmware Revision: 2308974_579764

Embedded JetDirect:

JSI23900018

DC Controller:

1.119

HP Fleet Release Designation

Original Release FutureSmart 3.9.2

MD5 checksum for .bdl file

eadbf6cc8c74f0e5ac834bc16375154d

Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision