Upgrading - Canon Color imageRUNNER C2620 Series Service Manual

B. Upgrading
The Color imageRUNNER C2620/C3220 engine has firmware for the reader
controller (RCON) and for the DC controller (DCON). One boot DIMM is
installed of which there are two types: 1) copier only, and 2) network. The
boot DIMM firmware can be flashed. In addition to firmware, software is also
installed and located on the engine internal hard drive. The types of software
are System, Language, and RUI (Remote User Interface). Some accessories
have EPROMS installed and are replaceable. Firmware and software are
upgraded via a PC.
1. Flash Upgrade
The Service Support Tool (Version 2.02) program can be installed on a
laptop. The Service Support Tool program will be available as a
download file on e-Support and on the System Software CD as a
service part. High-speed transfer is available through a network
crossover cable, which connects the laptop and the engine to upgrade
the firmware and software.
2. Laptop Requirements For Upgrading
The following are the minimum laptop requirements to perform a flash
update:
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Download tool (software) only. Depends on the amount (capacity) of backup software used to back up the old version's program
software and program software of other models.
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1) CPU: Pentium 166MHz or higher
2) Windows 95/98/2000/XP
3) Memory: 32MB or more (64MB or more is preferable)
4) Free HDD Capacity: 100MB
5) Networking Port
6) Parallel Port
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of available hard disk space
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