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‎11-07-2020 06:40 AM

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I'm not having any luck.  The file seems to get copied over to the Printer as the printer just after I run the command line makes a noise.  But nothing happens.  I'm at a loss!!

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‎11-07-2020 06:54 AM - edited ‎11-07-2020 06:57 AM

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Spot on ! My printer is now downgraded and printing! Thank you !

 

 

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‎11-07-2020 06:02 PM

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Finally got it to work on my m254dw.  Not sure what finally did it, since i changed several thing at the same time.

 

found the firmware from https://ftp.hp.com/pub/networking/software/pfirmware/pfirmware.glf

 

saved link

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/networking/software/pfirmware/HP_Color_LaserJet_Pro_M254_dw_Printer_series_20200612.rfu

 

followed the rest of the steps, but used copy /B instead of copy /b (not sure if its case sensitive, but was capitalized on the dos help file).

 

Removed all the non HP toner cartridges, so that I had no error codes.  Read that part on another Firmware post.

 

Thanks for the help.  Problem solved.  Sad that HP is so aggressive against generic toner cartridges.

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‎11-07-2020 08:37 PM

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Hello Gualding, Sorry I didn't link the HP page that listed the rfu files.  I found the rfu for my M280 on that same page. 

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‎11-08-2020 04:50 AM

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Its a disgrace they are legally allowed to do that.  I'm still having no luck.  I have removed the cartridges and get the message on the DOS screen to say file is copied but nothing happens.  I have used /B and /b but no success.  Any help would be appreciated. 

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‎11-09-2020 05:16 AM

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Yayyyyyy .  . . . . I have had success guys!!!  I managed to get hold of the downgrade file for my Mac .dmg format.  I tried it several times and it failed.  So I went into printer setting and restored to factory settings and tried again and hey presto!!!  It worked like a dream.  Thanks so much for all your help and support.

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‎11-09-2020 05:17 AM

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yes please Andy, can't find it!

 

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‎11-09-2020 05:23 AM

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Adrian, so pleased you've had success. I haven't! Have got as far as downloading the link from above but then my PC asks what program I'd like to use to open it. So I'm stuck! Please if you have time can you help? I'm working from home and desperately need to print stuff!

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‎11-09-2020 06:01 AM

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You might be able to get the 254dw firmware from here:  https://www.ghost-white-toner.com/firmware-update-warning/

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‎11-10-2020 06:14 AM

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Adrian, you super chap! Thank you, thank you. After much cursing and many failed attempts I have now successfully downgraded the firmware! I am extremely grateful to you and so is my printer as it was on the verge of being dropped from a great height . This has put me right off HP products in future! Warm regards JT 

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