Updating Firmware on your Star Printer

Modified on Tue, 13 Aug at 2:30 PM

Go to the following URL and download and install the IP scanning tool:

 

https://angryip.org/


 

Once installed open the Angry IP Scanner software. Click the Start button to begin the scan.

 

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The tool will then scan your network for all devices connected to it, including your printers.


 

Once the scan has finished, click on Hostname and then sort by Hostname.

 

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Find the device(s) starting with "StarMicronics" and make a note of the IP Address(es)

 

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Enter each IP Address you found in Step 2 into an internet browser and log into the configuration panel:

 

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Click on Firmware Update from the menu on the left:

 

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Click on the "Check for updates" button:

 

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If an update is due, follow the instructions to install it. The update will take about five minutes.


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