Updating the Firmware in ScanSnap Home

Update the ScanSnap firmware to add new features or improve features and operational performance. When a newer version of firmware is released, you will receive a notification from ScanSnap Home.

To update the firmware, you need to have access to the Internet.

Checking the latest information on the firmware in advance allows you to decide whether or not the firmware needs to be updated.

For the latest information on the firmware, refer to here.

ATTENTION

Do not perform the following operations while updating the firmware. Otherwise, the firmware data may be corrupted.
- Turning off the ScanSnap
- Disconnecting the ScanSnap and the computer by unplugging the USB cable from the ScanSnap or the computer or by changing the Wi-Fi settings.
Do not turn off the ScanSnap or unplug the USB cable while updating the firmware. Otherwise, the firmware data may be corrupted.

Display the Scan Window of ScanSnap Home on the computer.
- To Display the Scan Window
Select [Preferences] in the menu that appears when you click at the top of the scan window to display the preferences window.
Select the ScanSnap that is currently connected to the computer from the list of ScanSnap units in [Scanner information] that is located in the [Scanner] tab.
Click the [Update] button.
Follow the instructions on the [ScanSnap Firmware Update] window that appears.

The firmware update starts.

If you use the software related to the ScanSnap, apply the latest updates to the software as well.

To Update the Software

Updating the Firmware in ScanSnap Home

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