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    Firmware updates sent as Print Jobs Disabled


    by default in FutureSmart bundle 4.10

    Table of contents
    Introduction 2 
    Detailed Description 2 
    Firmware bundle formats 2 
    Firmware upgrade behavior 3 
    Printer firmware update behavior with
    setting disabled 3 
    Impact to Solutions software 3 
    For more information 3 

    Created : January 2020 , Version 1 Public


    Introduction
    This whitepaper describes the change to the default value of the “Allow firmware updates sent as print jobs (Port
    9100)” setting being introduced in FutureSmart firmware bundle version 4.10. It details it’s effects on firmware
    installation methods and printing software solutions. This change is part of the Secure by Default initiative to provide a
    more secure printing device “out of box”.

    Detailed Description
    HP printing devices have the ability to accept firmware upgrades, solutions software and custom color table “bundles
    sent as a print job. The “Allow firmware updates sent as print jobs (Port 9100)” setting controls the ability for the
    printing device to accept firmware over the standard printing port, and also applies to firmware sent over all print-path
    methods including FTP, LDP, IPP(s), EWS Print page or Copy command.
    The setting is available from the device EWS, HP Web Jetadmin and HP Security Manager.

     EWS – “Allow firmware updates sent as print jobs (Port 9100)


     HP Web Jetadmin – “Printer Firmware Update”
     HP Security Manager – “Remote Firmware Update (RFU)”

    “Allow firmware upgrades sent as print jobs” setting in the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

    “Printer Firmware Update” setting in Web Jetadmin

    “Remote Firmware Update (RFU)”policy setting in HP Security Manager

    Firmware bundle formats


    Standard firmware and software bundles have the extension “BDL” and are processed by the device’s Firmware
    Integration Manager (FIM) service. Content processed by the FIM service is sent over the standard web services
    transport/protocol.
    Firmware and software formatted with specialized commands PJL use the file extension “RFU”. Disabling the “Allow
    firmware updates sent as print jobs (Port 9100)“ setting will cause the device to ignore PJL wrapped firmware and
    software.

    2
    Firmware upgrade behavior
    The updated “Allow firmware upgrades sent as print jobs (port 9100)” setting defaults are applied in the following
    circumstances:

     Devices purchased with FutureSmart bundle 4.10 and later use the new setting defaults (setting is disabled)
     Devices updated to FutureSmart bundle 4.10 or later from FutureSmart 3 bundles or FutureSmart 4 bundles before
    version 4.10 are not updated to the new setting default and maintain their current setting.
     Performing the following device resets on devices with FutureSmart 4.10 or later update the setting to the new
    default, overwriting any previously configured setting.
    o Format Disk
    o Partial Clean
    o Cold Reset

    Printer firmware update behavior with setting disabled


    The print device will act in the following ways when the “Allow firmware upgrades sent as print jobs (port 9100)“ setting
    is disabled
    1. The printing device will accept and download a firmware bundle and reboot similar to a normal firmware
    update. However, the device will not load the firmware bundle, and delete the firmware code from the
    firmware repository.
    2. The Configuration Page shows the FutureSmart firmware bundle has remained at the previous firmware
    version.
    3. This printer behavior applies to attempted firmware upgrades and downgrades.
    4. The printer Event Log will show a 99.0F.03 “Firmware upgrade over print path disabled” message

    Impact to Solutions software


    HP and 3rd party solution software may have a dependency requiring print path updates to be enabled / re-enabled for
    installation, configuration or to function properly after installation. The following software may be impacted:

     Solutions that install on device agents to the EWS Solutions installer page
     Solutions that install licenses on the device
     Custom Color Tables sent as RFU formatted files

    For more information


    To read more about this settings default change and other Secure by Default initiative changes see the “Secure by
    Default Initiative” whitepaper, available here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05818654

    © Copyright 2020 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP
    products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be
    construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

    Trademark acknowledgments, if needed.


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