Version Up; Overview; Overview Of Upgrading; Preparation - Canon imageCLASS LBP6780dn Service Manual

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Troubleshooting > Version Up > Preparation > Before Downloading the System Software

Version Up

Overview

■ Overview of Upgrading

Upgrading is performed by downloading firmware from a personal computer (hereinafter
called PC) to this machine using a user support tool (hereinafter called UST).
Firmware Configuration
Firmware Function
BOOTROM Startup of the main controller
BOOTABLE Overall control
DCON Control of the printer
A number of firmware may be less than the above depending on the UST version.
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Firmware
PC
USB Cable
F-5-30
Storage area
Main controller PCB
Main controller PCB
Engine controller PCB
T-5-32

Preparation

■ Necessary System Environment

• OS (Any of the following)
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition*
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003*
• Microsoft Windows Vista*
• Microsoft Windows 7*
* : 32-bit processor version only
• PC
• The OS listed above operates.
• Memory (RAM): 32MB or greater
• Hard disk: 100MB or greater
• Display: Resolution 640 x 480 pixel or greater, 256-color or greater
• Equipped with USB port
• UST file* of this machine
* : Download the file from a system CD or website. (It differs depending on the sale
scompany.)
• USB cable (USB1.1/2.0)

■ Before Downloading the System Software

1) Start up the PC.
2) Connect the host machine and the PC with a USB cable.
3) Turn on the host machine, and place it in the standby status.
4) Start the UST, so that the mode is changed to the download mode automatically.
NOTE :
Once the machine enters the upgrading mode, normal operation cannot be performed
until upgrading is completed. To discontinue upgrading, turn the power OFF/ON.
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