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**Larrymc** · 04-29-2021, 08:51 AM

I've casually perused the manual and can't find any information regarding downloading DCU 5 to my computer. I plan to do the firmware update first but just can't get the "how to" through my thick head.

Can someone fill me in on the download proceedure?

mtkeller · 04-29-2021, 09:30 AM

Set the USB mode to CD-ROM (page 4 of the wrench menu). Plug in cable. Turn on camera. Your computer will act like it's mounted a USB drive, which will contain the DCU 5.9.1 installer. Run installer. (Then go get the DCU upgrade to 5.9.2 from the Ricoh website.)

**Larrymc** · 04-29-2021, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by mtkeller

Set the USB mode to CD-ROM (page 4 of the wrench menu). Plug in cable. Turn on camera. Your computer will act like it's mounted a USB drive, which will contain the DCU 5.9.1 installer. Run installer. (Then go get the DCU upgrade to 5.9.2 from the Ricoh website.)

Got you, thanks!! Doesn't the latest firmware update contain the latest DCU version??

mtkeller · 04-29-2021, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Got you, thanks!! Doesn't the latest firmware update contain the latest DCU version??

I think someone in one of the firmware update threads confirmed that it does not.

---------- Post added 04-29-21 at 11:56 ----------

Just plugged my 1.01 firmware body into my work computer, and the DCU installer has a date stamp of 14 March 2021. It's also 48.4 MB. Pretty clear signs that the firmware update doesn't contain it.

**Larrymc** · 04-29-2021, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mtkeller

I think someone in one of the firmware update threads confirmed that it does not.

---------- Post added 04-29-21 at 11:56 ----------

Just plugged my 1.01 firmware body into my work computer, and the DCU installer has a date stamp of 14 March 2021. It's also 48.4 MB. Pretty clear signs that the firmware update doesn't contain it.

OK, many thanks!!

stevenike · 04-29-2021, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by mtkeller

Set the USB mode to CD-ROM (page 4 of the wrench menu). Plug in cable. Turn on camera. Your computer will act like it's mounted a USB drive, which will contain the DCU 5.9.1 installer. Run installer. (Then go get the DCU upgrade to 5.9.2 from the Ricoh website.)

I used the cable supplied by the K3 III and had issue loading the drive. I had to use a USB-C to USB-C cable and then it got load fine on my PC.

04-29-2021, 08:51 AM	#1
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Downloading DCU 5 to my computer? I've casually perused the manual and can't find any information regarding downloading DCU 5 to my computer. I plan to do the firmware update first but just can't get the "how to" through my thick head. Can someone fill me in on the download proceedure?

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04-29-2021, 09:30 AM	#2
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Set the USB mode to CD-ROM (page 4 of the wrench menu). Plug in cable. Turn on camera. Your computer will act like it's mounted a USB drive, which will contain the DCU 5.9.1 installer. Run installer. (Then go get the DCU upgrade to 5.9.2 from the Ricoh website.)

04-29-2021, 09:45 AM	#3
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by mtkeller Set the USB mode to CD-ROM (page 4 of the wrench menu). Plug in cable. Turn on camera. Your computer will act like it's mounted a USB drive, which will contain the DCU 5.9.1 installer. Run installer. (Then go get the DCU upgrade to 5.9.2 from the Ricoh website.) Got you, thanks!! Doesn't the latest firmware update contain the latest DCU version??

04-29-2021, 09:52 AM	#4
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Larrymc Got you, thanks!! Doesn't the latest firmware update contain the latest DCU version?? I think someone in one of the firmware update threads confirmed that it does not. ---------- Post added 04-29-21 at 11:56 ---------- Just plugged my 1.01 firmware body into my work computer, and the DCU installer has a date stamp of 14 March 2021. It's also 48.4 MB. Pretty clear signs that the firmware update doesn't contain it.

04-29-2021, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#5
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by mtkeller I think someone in one of the firmware update threads confirmed that it does not. ---------- Post added 04-29-21 at 11:56 ---------- Just plugged my 1.01 firmware body into my work computer, and the DCU installer has a date stamp of 14 March 2021. It's also 48.4 MB. Pretty clear signs that the firmware update doesn't contain it. OK, many thanks!!

04-29-2021, 10:44 PM	#6
stevenike New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 15	Originally posted by mtkeller Set the USB mode to CD-ROM (page 4 of the wrench menu). Plug in cable. Turn on camera. Your computer will act like it's mounted a USB drive, which will contain the DCU 5.9.1 installer. Run installer. (Then go get the DCU upgrade to 5.9.2 from the Ricoh website.) I used the cable supplied by the K3 III and had issue loading the drive. I had to use a USB-C to USB-C cable and then it got load fine on my PC.

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