Can't even start firmware update - help please

[lloyd323 0]

In the photo attached on the left circled it wont even let me select the printer to go to the next step of making a start of updating firmware.

 

The right circled i noticed it says (it can not be upgraded).

 

How do I bypass this? Do i need to install another firmware to be able to make  a start?

 

Yes I have window 10 and the printer is brand new out the box with nothing done to it if that helps in anyway. Thank you.

 

 

[Admin 17]

On 5/31/2022 at 5:33 PM, lloyd323 said:

In the photo attached on the left circled it wont even let me select the printer to go to the next step of making a start of updating firmware.

 

The right circled i noticed it says (it can not be upgraded).

 

How do I bypass this? Do i need to install another firmware to be able to make  a start?

 

Yes I have window 10 and the printer is brand new out the box with nothing done to it if that helps in anyway. Thank you.

 

 

 

Step 1

Download and extract Zip archive with WF-C5210  Firmware:

 

https://inkchip.net/download/INKCHIP.net_Firmware_WFC5210_v1.rar

 

 

Step 2

Delete all USB printers installed on your PC except that You want to make chipless. Reboot PC, restart printer.

 

Step 3

Connect printer to PC (with Windows OS) by proper USB cable.

Disable all Epson processes and services. 

 

Step 4

Upload Firmware to printer in the NORMAL MODE (do NOT use service mode yet just start the printer with the power button). 

 

Step 5

When Firmware Update process is complete - printer will restart - usually it will take only a few minutes but can continue for 10-20 minutes in some rare cases. 

If process hangs - replug power cable and start printer manually.

 

Step 6

Now check current firmware version.

If NO - restart the printer and try once more time.

 

Step 7

Extract all files from License.zip archive to local folder on Your PC. Run activation.exe utility and click on Activate Online button and input Your Activation Key.

 

[Kristen 0]

I cannot get the firmware to open. It opens in notepad

[Admin 17]

15 hours ago, Kristen said:

I cannot get the firmware to open. It opens in notepad

Hello!

To extract a file you need to use any archiver. For example, WinRAR or other unzipping program.