MX 3/4/5 Series GEN 2 (ONLY) Software/Firmware Update (Version 1.2.4)

What is included in the software update?

• Optional label printer
• QuickVac operations
• Touch screen optimization
• Date and time corrections

How do I update the software/firmware?

1. Via WiFi or Hotspot
2. Via USB stick (contact Minipack for USB stick) 

IMPORTANT: Determine which generation MX machine you have.

MX 2/3/4 Gen 1:                                                         MX 2/3/4/5 Gen 2:

                         

Non-lighted, clicking power button                        Lighted, touch power button

*IF YOU HAVE A GEN 1 MX MACHINE - DO NOT PROCEED. UPDATE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH GEN 2 MX 2/3/4/5 MACHINES.

Option 1: Updating via WiFi or Hotspot

1. Select "GEAR" icon (located at the bottom of the home screen).
2. Select blue "WIFI" icon. A list of available connections will appear on the screen. If machine does not connect, this may be the result of a weak WiFi signal. Turn the machine off and repeat the process. If machine still cannot connect, a cell phone can be used as a Hotspot.
   • If your WiFi is highlighted, you are already connected. Return to home screen.
   • If your WiFi is not highlighted: make selection, enter WiFi password, select check mark. Display will show "connecting" and your WiFi will appear highlighted. Return to home screen.
3. To download the software/firmware update, select the "GEAR" icon located at the bottom of the home screen.
4. Select purple "UPDATE" icon. Machine will start to look for a new update (NOTE: to check current software version, press "I" at top right of display).
   • One of the following messages will be displayed:
     • "No update found" - you have the most current update.
     • "Update error. Operation aborted" - the WiFi connection is not strong enough.
     • If an update is available, select the green update arrow on the screen. It may take several minutes for the update to be completed. The machine will show "Update done. Please reboot."
5. Turn machine power OFF at the display, wait 30 seconds, then turn machine power back ON. Machine will boot up, update the firmware, and will show HOME screen.

Option 2: Updating via USB Stick

1. With machine shutdown, insert the provided USB stick MXG2 to USB receptacle at the bottom of the display.

   

   2. Press power button to switch on machine. The "Dinex update screen" will appear to update the software and firmware.

   

   3. Once updated, the HOME screen will appear.

   4. Press the power button to shutdown the machine.

   

   5. Remove the USB stick from the bottom of the display.

   6. Press the power button to switch on the machine.

   7. If the machine requires a firmware update, the firmware update screen will appear, the power button will turn blue, and the firmware update will start. Otherwise, machine will boot-up to normal HOME screen and ready.

   

     8. Once firmware update is done, press the power button to shutdown the machine.

     9. Switch on machine and it is ready for operation.

Minipack does not assume any responsibility or liability for the advice given and shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this information.