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Owning a powerful machine like the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is a great experience — but sometimes you may run into startup problems, firmware failures, or the printer freezing during boot. Many users, including those in the global community, have reported issues where the printer doesn’t start correctly or shows odd behavior right out of the box. 

This step-by-step guide will help you fix firmware issues and get your Saturn 4 Ultra 16K back to working perfectly — whether it’s a black screen on boot, a failed firmware update, or USB update problems.

 Why Firmware Issues Happen

Before jumping into solutions, it’s good to understand what might cause a firmware failure in the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K:

* Firmware update fails due to bad USB formatting
* Incomplete or corrupted firmware files
* Power interruption during startup
* Printer gets stuck during boot sequence
* USB drive incompatibility or wrong files in folders

 First Step — Confirm the Problem

Typical firmware or boot issues include:

✔ Printer powers on but stays on the **Elegoo logo screen**
✔ Screen stays black and unresponsive
✔ Machine restarts again and again
✔ Printer doesn’t continue after inserting USB
✔ Firmware update fails halfway through

 Step-By-Step Firmware Repair

1. Prepare a Clean USB Flash Drive

* Use a **FAT32 formatted USB drive** (8–16 GB recommended)
* Make sure there are *no other files or folders* on it
* If your USB was used before, format it again to clear hidden files

2. Get the Correct Firmware Files

• Download the official Saturn 4 Ultra 16K firmware from below link 

• Firmware files must be placed in the root directory of the USB — not inside any folders. Do not rename the files

Incorrect or misplaced files will prevent the printer from updating.

3. Reboot With USB Inserted

1. Turn the printer *OFF*
2. Insert the USB drive with firmware
3. Turn the printer *ON*

The printer will automatically read the firmware files and begin the update.

Important: *Do NOT remove the USB* or switch the power off during this process.

If the screen stays on the logo or black, try:

✔ using a different USB stick
✔ re-formatting USB to FAT32 again
✔ downloading firmware again and replacing the files 

After Your Printer Boots Normally

Once the firmware loads and your Saturn 4 Ultra 16K boots up without issues, perform these checks:

✔ Confirm the firmware version in Settings
✔ Run a quick test print
✔ Ensure touchscreen response is normal
✔ Remove the USB drive safely

 Final Thoughts

Firmware issues can be intimidating — but most Saturn 4 Ultra 16K firmware problems are resolved by using the correct USB + clean firmware files and being patient with the update process. These methods are gathered from both real community fixes and practical troubleshooting. 

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