HP COLOR LASERJET MANAGED MFP E78223 and E78228 SERIES
Firmware Readme
Product Name(s):
• HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78223dv
• HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78223dn
• HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78228dn
• Model Number(s): 8GS13A • 8GS43A • 8GS44A
This document contains information for the firmware revision number:
Firmware Datecode: 20201105
Firmware Revision: 2411114_061057
HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.11.0.2
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
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 Inc. providing improved software for your HP LaserJet Printer or MFP, HP Inc.
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. Swipe left and select the Reports application.
3. Select the Configuration/Status Pages menu.
4. Select the Configuration Page option.
5. 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: 20170315
Firmware Revision: 2403276_005859
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: 20201105
Firmware Revision: 2411114_061057
HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.11.0.2
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
Digital Sending:
➢ No New Updates
Analog Fax:
➢ No New Updates
Security/Authentication:
➢ No New Updates
Embedded JetDirect:
➢ No New Updates
FIXES:
Base:
➢ A hang or freeze may occur while coming out of sleep mode in certain
circumstances.
➢ A supplies mismatch value with the prtMarkerSuppliesLevel OID may occur
between the device and a 3rd party solution when a cover is open and closed.
➢ The control panel will begin to slow and eventually freeze. If the device sits long
enough without any interventions you may see a Scanner Initializing message on
the control panel.
➢ A 61.00.xx or 30.01.41 error may occur in certain circumstances causing the
device to hang or freeze.
➢ A 30.01.57 error may occur causing the device to hang or freeze.
Digital Sending:
➢ No New Updates
Analog Fax:
➢ No New Updates
Security/Authentication:
➢ No New Updates
Embedded JetDirect:
➢ No New Updates
Current firmware revisions included in this firmware bundle:
DEVICE FIRMWARE REVISION
HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78223/
E78228 Series
Firmware Datecode: 20201105
Firmware Revision: 2411114_061057
Engine Firmware Revision:
HP Fleet Release Designation
Original Release FutureSmart 4.11.0.2
MD5 checksum for .bdl file
760f699839646d439241695957c29198
Enhancements and Fixes provided with this Firmware
revision
The following new functionality or features are provided by this firmware release:
Firmware Datecode: 20200808
Firmware Revision: 2411097_060501
HP Fleet Bundle Version Designation: FutureSmart Bundle Version 4.11.0.1
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:
➢ Added device level notifications, such as paper out messages, to be displayed in
the Workpath notification area.
➢ Added support for both the HP and Honeywell barcode reader to allow input text
at the control panel by reading a barcode.
Digital Sending:
➢ No New Updates
Analog Fax:
➢ Added support for Mixed Originals for fax job with pages longer than 15 inches
in length.
Security/Authentication:
➢ The Embedded Web Server Security Log now provides access to device generated
Syslog event information. The log stores all generated syslog event messages to an
internal file that can be exported from the device EWS Security page.
➢ Added support for the HP Smartcard NIPRNet Solution for US Government to now
authenticate automatically using the Signature or PIV-Authentication certificate. The
preferred certificate for authentication is configured using the Prefer-GSC-IS over
PIV card setting.