Firmware Update - Canon MB5100 Series Online Manual

Firmware update

Select this setting item from Device settings on Setup.
Important
• The administrator password is required to change settings if it is enabled for changing settings using
the operation panel.
You can update the firmware of the printer, check the firmware version, or perform settings of a notification
screen, a DNS server and a proxy server.
Note
• Only Check current version is available when Disable LAN or Activate direct connect. is selected
for Change LAN in LAN settings.
• Install update
Performs the firmware update of the printer. If you select Yes, the firmware update starts. Follow the on-
screen instructions to perform update.
Important
• When you use this function, make sure the printer is connected to the Internet.
• If the firmware update is carried out, all faxes stored in the printer's memory are deleted.
• You cannot start the firmware update under the following conditions:
• While the printer is sending or receiving a fax
• While the printer is storing the unprinted fax in printer's memory (memory reception)
• When the unsent faxes are stored in the printer's memory
Note
• If the firmware update is not complete, check the following and take an appropriate action.
• When using wired LAN, make sure the printer is connected to the computer with a LAN cable
properly.
• Check the network settings such as a router.
• If Cannot connect to the server. is displayed on the touch screen, tap OK and try again after
a while.
• Check current version
You can check the current firmware version.
• Update notification setting
When Yes is selected and the firmware update is available, the screen to inform you of the firmware
update is displayed on the touch screen.
• DNS server setup
Performs settings for a DNS server. Select Auto setup or Manual setup. If you select Manual setup,
follow the display on the touch screen to perform settings.
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