Updater; Functional Overview - Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C3330 Series Service Manual

Updater

Functional Overview

■ Overview
Updater provides functions that enable network communication with Content Delivery System (hereinafter CDS) to install
firmware, MEAP applications and system options.
• Firmware Installation
Updater function enables users to distribute firmware through CDS via Internet. Particularly on e-Maintenance/UGW (called
NETEYE in Japan)-enabled devices, firmware can be updated remotely, which effectively slashes costs incurred in field
services.
• MEAP Application/System Option Installation
By linking devices to CDS and License Management System (providing the function to manage licenses; hereinafter LMS),
applications can be installed in devices via Updater, regardless of those not embedded (MEAP application) or embedded
(system options) in devices.
■ Installing Firmware
With link to Updater, service technicians provide firmware install services in the following 3 methods.
Distribution Method
UGW-linked Download / Update
(Full-remote update)
UGW-linked Download
(Remote Distribution / Update)
Manual Download / Update
(On-site Update via Service mode)
*1:You can select the version allowed Remote Update.
● UGW-linked Download and Update (Full-Remote Update)
If the device is linked to UGW and the distribution schedule and update setting are registered on UGW in advance, full remote
firmware update is available on this device. Upon downloaded from CDS, the firmware is updated on the device.
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● UGW-linked Download (Remote Distribution / Update)
If the device is linked to UGW and the distribution schedule is registered on UGW in advance, firmware can be distributed to this
device before a service technician actually visits the customer site. This allows the service technician to update the firmware
manually immediately after completing device inspection.
Download
Commanded
by:
UGW
UGW
Local UI
3) Give a firmware distribution
command to e-RDS.
e-RDS
4) Download
firmware

Updater

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Update Downloadable Firmware Versions
Timing
Previous Ver
Auto No
Manual Yes
Auto No
Manual Yes
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2. Technology
Current Ver
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sales Company
/ Partner
UGW Operator
Canon Inc.
Newer
Ver
Yes*1
Yes
Yes*1
Yes