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HP LaserJet Printers and Multifunction Devices - How to Disable Remote Firmware Upgrades

Description

The firmware upgrade operation updates or replaces device operating system code on HP printers and multi-function devices, and is commonly referred to as a “remote firmware update” (RFU). The Remote Firmware Upgrade setting determines if the firmware update process is allowed to be performed.

RFU Update Configuration Best Practices

Performing a Remote Firmware Update (RFU) is typically the responsibility of an administrator within an organization. For security reasons, RFU is an option that should only be enabled when new firmware is being loaded. RFU should be disabled at all other times.

Updating the RFU Setting

There are multiple methods to configure the RFU option. The setting can be configured for multiple devices simultaneously using the HP Web Jetadmin (WJA) fleet management tool. Devices can also be configured individually through a web page, however some older HP Printers require HP Web Jetadmin. Some low-end printers manipulate the setting from the control panel menu.

HP Web Jetadmin Method

To disable the RFU setting from Web Jetadmin
  1. Select Device(s).
  2. Select the Config tab.
  3. Expand Security section and select Printer Firmware Update.
  4. Select the Checkbox and select the Disable radio button.
  5. Select Apply, and follow the dialog prompts.
Figure : Disabling the RFU setting from Web Jetadmin

Embedded Web Server (EWS) Method

To disable the RFU setting from the EWS
  1. Open the EWS configuration interface by entering the device IP address in a web browser.
    Figure : Entering the device IP address
  2. Select the Settings tab.
  3. Select Security menu.
  4. Select Configure Security Settings button.
    Figure : Security menu options
  5. Uncheck the Remote Firmware Upgrade checkbox.
  6. Select Apply.
    Figure : Disabling the RFU setting from EWS

Control Panel Methods

There are several Control Panel configurations that support configuring the Remote Firmware Upgrade settings.
Products with a color touch screen, two line LCD display or graphical LCD
  1. Select Setup menu.
  2. Select Service.
  3. Select RFU.
    ON – allows a firmware update to be downloaded to the printer
    OFF – refuses firmware updates (can be changed to ON from within the firmware update utility)
    OFF AND LOCKED – refuses firmware updates (can only be changed to ON from the product control panel)
Products without a display
HP LaserJet P2035:
  1. Press the Cancel button for 10 seconds to enter the RFU enable/disable mode.
    (The printer flashes the Ready, Attention, and Go LED’s.)
    (The remaining 3 LEDs indicate the current RFU state.)
  2. Press the Go button to cycle through the 4 possible RFU states. Pressing the Go button will cause the printer to move to the next state. The below LEDs signal the current state:
    • If the Paper Out LED is illuminated, RFU is enabled.
    • If the Toner Low LED is illuminated, RFU is disabled.
    • If the Paper Jam LED is illuminated, RFU is locked.
    • If none of the above LEDs are illuminated, the printer is in cancel mode.
      Exiting RFU enable/disable will return the printer to its previously saved configuration.
  3. Press the Cancel button once to save the current RFU setting.
HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw:
  1. Hold the Go and Yellow buttons for 10 seconds.
    (The Ready and Attention LED’s start to blink.)
  2. Release the Go and Yellow buttons.
  3. The below LEDs signal the current state:
    • If the Magenta LED is illuminated, RFU is enabled.
    • If the Cyan LED is illuminated, RFU is disabled.
    • If the Black LED is illuminated, RFU is locked.
  4. Press the corresponding toner button for the desired setting.
  5. Press the Go/Cancel button again to save changes.
HP LaserJet P1500n:
  1. Press the Cancel button for 10 seconds to enter the RFU enable/disable mode.
    (The printer flashing the GO (first) LED.)
    (The current RFU mode LED will be illuminated (see below).)
  2. Press the Go button to cycle through the 4 possible RFU states. Pressing the Go button will cause the printer to move to the next state. The below LEDs signal the current state:
    • If the Ready LED is illuminated, RFU is enabled.
    • If the Attention LED is illuminated, RFU is disabled.
    • If the Toner LED is illuminated, RFU is locked.
    • If none of the above LEDs are illuminated, the printer is in cancel mode. Exiting RFU enable/disable will return the printer to its previously saved configuration.
  3. Press the Cancel button once to save the current RFU setting.

Device List

The following devices support the stated RFU disable options:
Product
Control Panel RFU Update
EWS RFU Update
WJA RFU Update
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551
HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M601
HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M602
HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M603
HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1025nw
HP LaserJet M1120n MFP
HP LaserJet M1212 MFP
HP LaserJet M1217nfw MFP
HP Color LaserJet CM1312 MFP
HP Color LaserJet CM1415 MFP
HP LaserJet P1500n
HP Color LaserJet CP1510
HP LaserJet M1522 MFP
HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1525
HP LaserJet Pro M1536
HP Color LaserJet CP2025
HP LaserJet P2035
HP LaserJet P2055
HP Color LaserJet CM2320 MFP
HP LaserJet M2727 MFP
HP Color LaserJet 3000
HP LaserJet P3005
HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015
HP LaserJet M3035 MFP
HP Color LaserJet CP3505
HP Color LaserJet CP3525
HP Color LaserJet CM3530 MFP
HP Color LaserJet 3800
HP Color LaserJet CP4005
HP LaserJet P4014
HP LaserJet P4015
HP LaserJet 4240
HP LaserJet 4250
HP LaserJet M4345 MFP
HP LaserJet 4345 MFP
HP LaserJet 4350
HP LaserJet P4515
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CP4520
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CP4525
HP Color LaserJet CM4540 MFP
HP LaserJet Enterprise M4555 MFP
HP Color LaserJet 4700
HP Color LaserJet 4730 MFP
HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP
HP LaserJet M5035 MFP
HP LaserJet 5200
HP Color LaserJet CP5225
HP Color LaserJet CP5525
HP Color LaserJet 5550
HP Color LaserJet CP6015
HP Color LaserJet CM6030 MFP
HP Color LaserJet CM6040 MFP
HP CM8060 Color MFP with Edgeline
HP LaserJet 9040
HP LaserJet M9040 MFP
HP LaserJet 9050
HP LaserJet M9050 MFP
HP Digital Sender 9200c
HP Digital Sender 9250c
HP Color LaserJet 9500 MFP
HP LaserJet 9040 MFP
HP LaserJet 9050 MFP
= Buttons and lights
= 2 line monochrome LCD
= Color LCD with conventional buttons
= Color LCD Touch screen