Introduction; About The Imagepass; About This Document - Canon imagePASS-N1 Service Manual

Introduction

This document includes information about servicing the Canon imagePASS-N1. In this document, Canon imagePASS-N1 is
referred to as "the imagePASS."

About the imagePASS

The imagePASS embeds computer connectivity and highly efficient PostScript and PCL printing capacity into the imageRUNNER
Advance C7580/C7570/C7565.
It allows the customer to use the printer as a PostScript printer and scanner, and it provides efficient image processing and printing
controls. Once it is connected to the printer through a network, customers can print to the imagePASS from supported client
computers on the network (Windows or Mac, or a UNIX workstation running TCP/IP).
The imagePASS ships with system software pre-installed so that customers can use the imagePASS immediately. However, as
part of servicing the imagePASS, you may need to reinstall system software.

About this document

This service document describes how to install imagePASS system software, and how to service the imagePASS hardware. It
is not intended for customer use. Information about the printer, network, remote computers, software applications, and
imagePASS operating system is not included in this document.
Illustrations
In this document, illustrations reflect the version of the imagePASS being shipped at the time of publication. Components in
illustrations are subject to change. For information about imagePASS components that do not match illustrations in this document,
contact your authorized service/support center.
Terms
In this document, the following terms are used.
• Replace: Refers to reinstallation of existing components. Do not install new components unless necessary.
• Printer touch panel: Refers to the printer user interface that is used to run the Fiery setup.
• Linux: This is the operating system of the imagePASS. Available on System Software DVD.
• System software: The software installed on the hard disk drive (HDD) of the imagePASS. Includes Linux operating system
software.
• Server software: The imagePASS software. Runs on Linux operating system. Available on System Software DVD.
Figure 1: The imagePASS
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1. Introduction