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FW8.1.215 Release Notes
FW8.1.215 Release Notes
215,
xxxBN.081.215, xxx.GM.081.215, xxx.GW.081.215, xxxMH.081.215,
xxxMM.081.215, xxxPC.081.215, xxxPM.081.215, xxxPP.081.215,
xxxSG.081.215, xxxZJ.081.215
− ***IMPORTANT*** If using Scan Center with a non-default value (default = “-1”) for the
UCF settings de_network_fwCompatibilityLevel*, users must review the following
Knowledge Base article before upgrading to this release (this is not common):
− https://infoserve.lexmark.com/ids/ifc/ids_topic.aspx?root=v55305163&gid=v5097
4468&id=v55305244&topic=v55471172&productCode=Lexmark_MX822&loc=en
_US
− Although this URL is specifically for the MX822, this article is applicable to all
multi-function devices (MFP’s) using Scan Center
− Firmware upgrade warning:
− Any device running FW5.1 or older (xxxxx.051.yyy or smaller numbers) must first
update to a FW7 based release such as xxxxx.076.308 before upgrading to
xxxxx.081.001 or newer releases
− MS32x-MS62x/MX32x-MX62x Series devices and their equivalents running
xxxGM.04y.zzz firmware must first update to a firmware release between
xxxGM.070.001 and xxxGM.075.289 as an initial intermediate release before
updating to xxxxx.081.001 or newer releases
− CS72x/CX72x Series devices and their equivalents running ATL.03x.yyy or
ATL.02x.yyy firmware must first update to CSTAT.041.090 or CXTAT.041.090 as
an initial intermediate release before updating to a FW7 based release, such as
xxxxx.076.308, and then finally updating to xxxxx.081.001 or newer releases
− CS82x/CX82x and CX86x Series devices and their equivalents running
xxxPP.075.yyy or older firmware AND with extra memory (RAM) installed must
first update to a FW7.6 based release such as xxxPP.076.308 before upgrading
to xxxPP.081.001 or newer releases
− Contact Lexmark Technical Support to obtain intermediate releases if needed
− Firmware downgrade warning:
− Devices manufactured with xxxxx.080.001 or newer firmware cannot have
firmware downgraded below the manufactured level
− For all other devices, it is strongly recommended that a firmware downgrade is
NOT performed
− Downgrading firmware from newer major firmware ECs to older major firmware
ECs will result in the loss of Apps, Security Features, and Settings
− Contact Lexmark Technical Support and see KB Article SO8017 for more
information on the impacts of downgrading
− Ensure the firmware you download is the correct one for the product you have
Changes in 081.016:
New Features:
− Improved usability on 2.8-inch touchscreen devices
− Improved Initial Setup Wizard usability experience
− Added opt-out model for anonymous data collection
− New TPM hardware support
− TLS v1.3 Server Support
− WPA v3.0 support
− IPP Everywhere 1.1
− Universal Print – Phase 2
− Node locked setting bundles
− Open Source JDK
− Custom Factory Defaults support
− Improved staple logic (Held Jobs)
Security Issues Addressed:
− CVE-2022-29850 Compromised device remains vulnerable after firmware update
− Upgraded open source components to apply latest security patches
− Security improvements based on internal testing
Supported Models:
Color Models Firmware Version
Single Function Devices
CS33x Series, C3224, C3326 CSLBL.081.215
Multi-Function Devices
CX33x Series, MC3224, MC3326 CXLBL.081.215
Multi-Function Devices
MB2236 MXLSG.081.215