Should i do firmware updates

Hi,
I have a question
If you run an printing environment of .e.g. 5000 hp printers and all these printers are at different clients and different models, should you update all 5000 printers if new firmware is available for all of these printers.
I do understand that the new firmware resolves issues like Bugs and enables new features
But If it works 100% with the current firmware version would it be necessary to update it to the latest.

lol. well i thought it was normal.
and it also used to be whisper silent
and after firmware updates, it has stopped.
being silent. i didn't think it the fan was that loud
but just today i was like dang. i need this sucker fixed.

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The procedure.
check the 2nd sticky at the top of this section.
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Just to update.
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If you don’t hear beeps, but the sleep indicator light flashes five times when you start it up or wake it from sleep, its battery may need service. Take the battery to an Apple Authorized Service Provider, such as an Apple Retail Store.
For more information, see the Apple Support article below.
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Note:If you use your computer without a battery or with a faulty battery, you could lose all unsaved changes if it’s unplugged while it’s on.
BUT, the battery is not defective, as it works okay in another Macbook.
I should also point out that the problem with the 5 indicator light flashes or with the battery did not exist before the 10.6.8 and the Firmware 1.4 updates.
Any ideas?

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