---
title: Shinko 2145 Firmware Update (02-2012)
description: >-
  Learn how to install the Shinko S2145 firmware update from February 2012 to
  support new paper supplies while retaining compatibility with older paper.
keywords:
  - shinko
  - s2145
  - firmware
  - update
  - new
  - paper
  - consumable
---

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### Overview

In early 2012, Shinko switched to a different paper supplier for the Shinko S2145 printer. In order to support this new paper, an updated version of the firmware needs to be installed onto the printer to support the use of this paper. Once the Firmware has been installed on the printer, it can then print on the older paper as well as the newer paper.

### Steps to Install the Firmware

1. Ensure the printer is turned on connected to the computer.
2. If the ***Shinko Status Monitor*** is currently running in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen in the system tray, Quit the ***Shinko Status Monitor***. To do this right-click the ***Shinko Status Monitor*** icon in the task bar near the clock and select ***Exit***.  

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   | ![Shinko status monitor](/images/printer-guides/shinko-2145-firmware-update-02-2012/shinko-status-monitor.jpg)          |
   | Closing the ***Shinko Status Monitor*** |
3. Download the zip file containing the firmware update to the machine where the printer is connected.  
   ***([Z0131800-04_CHC-S2145 Firmware upgrade.zip](..\..\..\attachments\.zip))***
4. Once downloaded extract the files to a folder on the desktop.
5. Double-click the ***S2145Upgrade.bat*** file (*not S2145Upgrade.exe file*).  

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   | ![S2145 Upgrade File](/images/printer-guides/shinko-2145-firmware-update-02-2012/s2145upgradefile.jpg)          |
   | Running the ***S2145Upgrade.bat*** file |
6. Allow the update to complete (Note: this may take ~5 minutes).
7. Once complete turn off the computer and then the printer.
8. Turn the computer back on then the printer and the printer will be ready to print.

### Images of New Paper Packaging

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| ![newshinko1](/images/printer-guides/shinko-2145-firmware-update-02-2012/newshinko1.png) | ![newshinko2](/images/printer-guides/shinko-2145-firmware-update-02-2012/newshinko2.png) |