Version Upgrade; Overview; Preparation; System Requirements - Canon MF4500 Series Service Manual

Version Upgrade

Overview

To upgrade versions, use the user support tool (hereinafter UST) and download firmware
from a personal computer (hereinafter PC) to this product.
Firmware configuration
Firmware Function
BOOTROM Start the main controller.
BOOTABLE Control overall performance.
LANGUAGE Manage languages used in panel / Remote UI and
font data.
DEMO PRINT Manage data for demo printing.
DCON Control the printer unit.
Some UST versions meet less numbers of firmware than those listed above.
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Firm ware
USB cable
PC
Stored in
Main controller PCB
Main controller PCB
Main controller PCB
Main controller PCB
DC controller PCB
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Preparation

■ System Requirements

• OS (one of the following)
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows Vista*
*: Only as for the 32 bit processor version
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
(Microsoft Windows 7 to be supported)
• PC
• Compatible to the selected OS
• Memory (RAM): 32MB or more free space
• Hard Disk: 100MB or more free space
• Display: 640x480 pixels or more in resolution, 256 tones or more
• With USB ports
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• UST file for this product*
*: Download the corresponding file from the system CD or the service site (ask the service
technician in charge for details)
• USB cable (USB1.1/2.0)
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