Maintenance > Updating Applications and Firmware > Updating the Scanner's Firmware using the Control Panel c Important: ❏ Do not turn off the computer or the scanner while updating. 1. Make sure that the scanner and the computer are connected, and the computer is connected to the internet. 2. Start EPSON Software Updater, and update the applications or the firmware. ❏ Windows 10 Click the start button, and then select Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater . ❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7 Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater .
❏ Mac OS Select Finder > Go > Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater . Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications on your local Epson website. http://www.epson.com Updating the Scanner's Firmware using the Control Panel If the scanner can be connected to the Internet, you can update the scanner's firmware using the control panel. You can also set the scanner to regularly check for firmware updates and notify you if any are available. 1. Select Settings on the home screen. 2. Select System Administration > Firmware Update > Update . Note:
Select Notification > On to set the scanner to regularly check for available firmware updates. 3. Check the message displayed on the screen and start searching for available updates. 4. If a message is displayed on the LCD screen informing you that a firmware update is available, follow the on- screen instructions to start the update. c Important: ❏ Do not turn off or unplug the scanner until the update is complete; otherwise, the scanner may malfunction. ❏ If the firmware update is not completed or is unsuccessful, the scanner does not start up normally and "Recovery Mode" is displayed on the LCD screen the next time the scanner is turned on.
In this situation, you need to update the firmware again using a computer. Connect the scanner to the computer with a USB cable. While "Recovery Mode" is displayed on the scanner, you cannot update the firmware over a network connection. On the computer, access your local Epson website, and then download the latest scanner firmware. See the instructions on the website for the next steps. 159