Firmware Upgrade; Service Support Tool; Content Delivery System - Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8700 Series Service Manual

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Firmware Upgrade

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8700 Series devices supports firmware
downloads from the SST (Service Support Tool), USB memory stick and the
Content Delivery System. Refer to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8700
Service Manual for details.

1. Service Support Tool

The Service Support Tool
interface between the PC and the copier. Refer to the SST User Manual.
The SST is available via Canon's
two main functions:
a. Flash Upgrade Function
The SST can upgrade the Flash Dual In-Line Memory Modules
(FDIMM) firmware, BootROM, DCON and RCON. The SST is also
capable of downloading to a HDD System, RUI (Remote User Interface),
Key, SDICT, TTS, Browser, ASR, WebDAV, Media, Help and
Language Files. Additionally, the SST can format a HDD and load
software.
The SST Download Progress Monitor
e-Support Center
to monitor the download progress of firmware to device.
b. Backup / Restore RAM Data
If replacing any PCBs with FDIMMs attached or initializing RAM, the
SST can be used to create a backup of the FDIMM RAM data and
saved to a PC. Once the PCB has been replaced, the RAM backup file
can be restored to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX Device and
factory settings restored.

2. Content Delivery System

The CDS is Canon's next generation system for the delivery and
installation of firmware to imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX Devices with the
imagePASS Server attached. Refer to the
page
IMPORTANT
Content Delivery System only supports TLS V1.2 and earlier.
56 Check the e-Support Center Download Center for the most current version of the Service Support Tool
57 Check the e-Support Center Download Center for the most current version of the SST Download Progress Monitor.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8700 Series Service Guide
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imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8700 Series Service Guide
Website. The tool will enable the service technician
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56 (version 4.81 or later) provides a graphical
e-Support Center Website
57 is available via the Canon USA
Content Delivery
and provides
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