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Lexmark MS521

Lexmark MS521

FW23.0 (230.207) release notes

IMPORTANT! Please make sure to read “Firmware upgrade reminders” before upgrading firmware.

Lexmark FW23.0 release notes (January 2024)

Base firmware: FW23.0, xxxAT.230.041, xxxBD.230.041, xxxBL.230.041, xxxBN.230.041, xxxCT.230.041, xxxGM.230.041, xxxGV.230.041, xxxGW.230.041, xxxMH.230.041, xxxMM.230.041, xxxPC.230.041, xxxPM.230.041, xxxPP.230.041, xxxSG.230.041, xxxSN.230.041, and xxxZJ.230.041

Changes in 230.207 (since 230.041):

  • New Features:
    • Added support for Port 9100 in Recovery Mode.
  • Security Issues Addressed:
    • CVE-2023-50735 - Heap corruption vulnerability in the PostScript interpreter.
    • CVE-2023-50736 - Memory corruption vulnerability in the PostScript interpreter.
    • CVE-2023-50734 - Buffer overflow vulnerability in the PostScript interpreter.
    • Upgraded open-source components to apply the latest security patches.
  • Field Issues Addressed and Other Improvements:
    • Memory management improvements to reduce memory-related crashes.
    • Print speed performance improvements.
    • Messaging improvements around firmware update.
    • Usability improvements for refilled Regular cartridges.
    • Added value for anonymous data collection setting to the Menu Settings Page Report.
    • Fix for an issue where Lite devices were not able to boot to recovery mode.
    • Change to handle SNMP community names up to 32 characters.
    • Change to allow import of LDAP settings on Lite boxes with LDAP license.
    • Fix for issue with garbage output when printing large encrypted print jobs.
    • Fix for an issue where export logs were hidden if the “Import/Export All Settings” function access control was disabled.
    • Fix for some “39.01 Page is too complex” errors.
    • Fix for issue encountered when enabling 802.1x.
    • Fix for issue where device hung at Lexmark logo during boot.
    • Fix for “secure element not recognized” error message after Out of Service Wipe.
    • Fix for device becoming hung in canceling state after clearing a scanner jam.
    • Improvements for multiple sources of 900 errors, some causes include:
      • Start key depressed longer than expected
      • Viewing “more info” videos on the device panel
      • Crash while scanning a job to a network folder
      • Attempting to cancel while performing a scan
      • Opening the tray and change the paper while on the bookmark print workflow, before pressing PRINT
  • Known Issues/Notes of Interest:
    • Upgrading the CS82x, CX82x, and CX86x devices and their equivalents (CSTPP and CXTPP firmware) to a 230.xxx firmware release may cause the toner level of the device to begin reporting 100% even if the cartridge is not full. This will correct itself when the cartridge level reaches 10% full. A fix is in progress for this issue and will be available at a later date. Contact Technical Support if needed..
    • Due to the power dissipation of some devices, the recommended wait time after power off before power on to 30 seconds is increased..

Changes in 230.041 (since 230.039):

  • Field Issue Addressed:

Changes in 230.039 (since 221.214):

  • New Features:
    • CVE-2023-50737 - Input validation vulnerability in the SE Menu
    • Added Smart Card support for PrintCryption
    • Lexmark OnePrint Enhancements
    • Multiple Universal Size support now includes PCL-XL
    • Support for transition to the new Lexmark mobile app
  • Security Issues Addressed:
    • Implement restrictions to firmware downgrades to protect devices against firmware with known security vulnerabilities
    • Added support for User Data Encryption on several device models – additional information is available in this article
    • General security hardening
    • Upgraded open-source components to apply the latest security patches
  • Field Issues Addressed and Other Improvements:
    • Fix for an issue causing reduced image quality in certain scenarios on CX532, CX635, XC2335, CS531, CS632, C2335, and equivalent devices (CXTGV, CSNGV, CSTGV firmware versions) - it is recommended to run a color calibration (Settings > Print > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust) on these devices after upgrading to 230.039 if the device is experiencing the issue
    • Fix for an issue where CS/CX82x and CX860 devices and their equivalents did not show the photoconductor status with other supplies statuses (CSTPP and CXTPP firmware versions)
    • Fix for an issue where CS/CX82x and CX860 devices and their equivalents were not able to clear the "Missing Photoconductor" IR after the error state was resolved (CSTPP and CXTPP firmware versions)
    • Resolve registration issues with Microsoft Universal Print
    • Fix for an issue that required AirPrint to be enabled to use IPP over USB
    • Add support for additional media sizes to Prescribe's Set Paper SiZe (SPSZ) command with a parameter of 0
    • Enhanced logging in Event Log
    • Fix for an incorrect print output when printing certain types of PDF, PCL5, or PCL-XL jobs
    • Added support for IdPrime 930 smart card
    • Improve Cloud Services Enrollment Messaging
    • Fix for an issue where 802.1x connections intermittently drop (affected releases are 221.204 through and including 221.220)
    • Fix for an intermittent but inaccurate "Tray 1 Empty" warning occurring on CS/CX72x and their equivalent devices (CSTAT and CXTAT firmware versions)
    • Fix for an issue where a lock icon appears on the device homescreen after upgrade to FW22.1 (release numbers 221.001 thru 221.999)
    • Fix for intermittent 912.76 errors when printing A5 size paper on CS/CX82x and CX860 devices and their equivalents (CSTPP and CXTPP firmware versions)
    • Fixes for multiple fax issues:
      • Fix for 900.00 Out of memory error when using etherFax
      • Fix for issue where printer locks up when using Fax over IP
      • Fix for issue where held faxes are not held after out of service wipe
    • Fixes for multiple sources of 900 errors, some causes include:
      • “callback_timer_expired” 900.00 error occurs in the middle of printing certain jobs
      • “powermanager” 900.00 error intermittently on devices
      • “lwsmd” 900.00 error intermittently on devices
      • 900.00 error when scanning via Cloud Bridge Solutions with an unsupported media size
    • Known Issues/Notes of Interest:
      • A change in the IPP over USB device behavior in this firmware update may cause a second copy of the driver to show up on the PC for devices that are USB connected to a Windows machine running a Lexmark driver.

LEGACY ID: RE258

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