Version Upgrade; Overview - Canon imageCLASS LBP325dn Service Manual

Version Upgrade

Overview

The following methods exist for version upgrade the system of the device.
Internet
CDS CDS server
Version Upgrade Using UST (User Support Tool)
UST is a firmware update tool for general users that is included with the firmware for this machine.
Connect this machine to a PC with a USB cable or network cable, and execute UST on a PC to upgrade the firmware.
When connecting the host machine and the PC using a USB cable, version upgrades can be performed in an environment
where a network is not available.
Version Upgrade Using Updater (CDS)
Send a command using service mode or the [Settings/Registration] menu of the Remote UI to download the firmware data
from the CDS server to perform an upgrade.
When upgrading using the Updater, you can also link with the UGW server to automatically download the firmware.
Version upgrade using a USB flash drive (released only in special cases)
Upgrade the firmware of this machine using a USB flash drive.Connect a USB flash drive where the firmware is stored to
the device
Connect a USB flash drive where the firmware is stored to the device, and update the firmware in service mode.
Version upgrades can be performed in an environment where a PC or network is not available.
NOTE:
Firmware that can be used for version upgrade using a USB flash drive is released only in special cases such as a tender business,
and is not normally released. As for the detailed version upgrade procedure, follow the instructions given at the time of release of
the customized firmware for version upgrade using a USB flash drive.
CAUTION:
A message appears when an attempt is made to upgrade a host machine to which specified firmware has been applied.
This is a precaution not to use wrong firmware to upgrade a host machine to which specified firmware has been applied.
See the following regarding the combination of whether the message will be displayed:
Type of firmware applied to the
host machine
General firmware
Specified firmware
PC for service
Network connection
System Network connection
System
USB connection USB connection
System
System
Software
System
System
Software
General firmware
No message
Message displayed
Setup menu Setup menu
SST menu SST menu
System
USB mneu USB menu
System
System
Updater Updater
Firmware to upgrade
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3. Technical Explanation (System)
Device Device
Temporary Temporary
storage area
storage area
System area
System area
Specified firmware
No message
Message displayed