Previous firmware had sporadic disconnects when using USB-C to USB-B adapters. Version 2.18+ includes a rewritten USB stack that maintains steady communication even under heavy host polling.
The updated algorithms reduce the time the platen holds a passbook after printing by 0.8 seconds—small per page, but significant over thousands of transactions.
Cause: The updated firmware resets MAC address filters or changes the emulation ID.
Solution: Power-cycle the ethernet adapter, then re-run the printer auto-discovery on your print server. If using JetDirect emulation, set the PR2 Plus to “HP PCL” mode via DIP switch virtual setting. olivettipr2plusfirmwareupdate updated
The Olivetti PR2 Plus is a rugged, multi-functional matrix printer widely used in banking, retail, and administrative environments for passbook, check, and continuous form printing. To maintain hardware compatibility, improve emulation (Olivetti, IBM, Epson, Okidata), and resolve known bugs, Olivetti periodically releases firmware updates.
The phrase "olivettipr2plusfirmwareupdate updated" indicates that a firmware update process has been executed on a PR2 Plus unit—either successfully completed or the system is reporting that the update has been applied. Previous firmware had sporadic disconnects when using USB-C
The firmware is distributed via Olivetti’s official support portal. IT managers can flash the new version using the PR2 Plus Utility Tool over USB or a direct serial link.
Important: Before updating, back up your current configuration (emulation mode, paper settings, MSR options). The update resets custom profiles to factory defaults. Pre-update testing
According to early release notes from Olivetti’s support channels, the latest PR2 Plus firmware focuses on three core areas: