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                     RICOH Firmware Update Tool
                         Version 1.9.3
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                        - Read Me First -
                                                                May 2024
                                                                RICOH CO., LTD.


This document contains important additional information about RICOH Firmware Update Tool. 
Please read it carefully before installing or using RICOH Firmware Update Tool.


1. About RICOH Firmware Update Tool
RICOH Firmware Update Tool allows you to access our distribution server through 
the Internet and do the following operations for your devices (Multi Functional Printers 
and/or Laser Printers) via the network:
  - Update firmwares
  - Update applications


RICOH Firmware Update Tool supports the following languages:
  - English
  - Japanese

2. System requirements
   CPU:         1.0GHz or higher
   Main memory: 2.0 GB or more (Windows 10)
                4.0 GB or more (Windows 11)
   Monitor:     1280x600 pixels or better
   OS:          Windows 10 Home (32-bit/64-bit)
                Windows 10 Pro (32-bit/64-bit)
                Windows 10 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit)
                Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
                Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
                Windows 11 Enterprise (64-bit)


3. How to install and start RICOH Firmware Update Tool

<Installation>
Execute the self-extracting archive file exe to extract it.

<Startup>
Execute exe, which you can find in the directory you have chosen
in the installation process.

<To use these sections from the previous version>
- Device list
- System configuration information

<Restrictions>
- User authority
     RICOH Firmware Update Tool does not require administrator authority.
- Folder access
     For the folder access, full-control must be granted.
- RICOH Firmware Update Tool cannot be placed in a network folder and executed. 
- Not more than one RICOH Firmware Update Tool can operate on the same OS at the same time.

4. Notes
- RICOH Firmware Update Tool can manage up to 1000 devices at the same time.
- Device search supports IPv4 addresses. 
- If you are using Enhanced Locked Print NX V2 or Card Authentication Package V2, please use the latest version of Configuration Tool after the update. For more information, please refer to the 　　Enhanced Locked Print NX V2 or Card Authentication Package V2 web pages.
- If you are using GlobalScan NX version 2, synchronize with the device after the update an application.
  For details, please refer to the  GlobalScan NX version 2 Web page.
- If TLS 1.0 on Windows is disabled, communication to a device may fail. Use the following steps to configure the internet options:
  On Windows 10
    1. Click the Windows [Start] button.
    2. Click [Windows System].
    3. Click [Control Panel].
    4. Select [Category] at "View by:".
    5. Click [Network and Internet].
    6. Click [Internet Options].
    7. Click the [Advanced] tab in the "Internet Properties" dialog box.
    8. Check "Use TLS 1.0", "Use TLS 1.1", or "Use TLS 1.2" as appropriate, and then click [OK].
    9. Click [X] at the upper right end of the "Network and Internet" screen.
  On Windows 11
    1. Click the Windows [Start] button.
    2. Click [All apps].
    3. Click [Windows Tools].
    4. Double click [Control Panel].
    5. Select [Category] at "View by:".
    6. Click [Network and Internet].
    7. Click [Internet Options].
    8. Click the [Advanced] tab in the "Internet Properties" dialog box.
    9. Check "Use TLS 1.0", "Use TLS 1.1", or "Use TLS 1.2" as appropriate, and then click [OK].
    10. Click [X] at the upper right end of the "Network and Internet" screen.
  When the firmware or application update is complete, revert the internet option settings to the original settings as appropriate.

- You cannot use this tool to perform a firmware or application update on a device with a custom module installed.

5. Further instructions on how to use RICOH Firmware Update Tool
For further instructions on how to use RICOH Firmware Update Tool, please refer to the HELP menu.

6. Disclaimers
* It is the customer's responsibility to take precautions against computer viruses, worms, and other types of harmful software.
* In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of failures due to this tool, failures due to this tool's usage, or losses of documents or data.
* The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice.
* This document shall not be copied, reproduced, modified, quoted, or transcribed, in whole or in part, without permission.
* RICOH shall not be responsible for any effects resulting from the use of this tool and its manual(s).
* Some of the functions of the firmware or applications updated by this tool might not actually be updated or available, depending on your model or device configuration.

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For the latest information on the upgrades, supported models, etc. please visit our website.


* Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows are trademarks of
  Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
* The names of companies and products mentioned herein may be either 
  trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

* RICOH Firmware Update Tool uses the following open source software.
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