Outline; Overview Of Upgrade; Making Preparations; Registering The System Software - Canon MF6500 Series Service Manual

15.1 Outline

15.1.1 Overview of Upgrade

LaserBase MF6530 / / LaserBase MF6540PL / LaserBase MF6550 / KaserBase MF6560PL / / LaserBase MF6580PL
This machine and options can be upgraded by downloading system software programs from the personal computer (hereafter called as the PC) in which a service
support tool (hereafter called SST) has been loaded.
System software programs and upgrade tools are listed in the following table:
Type
Main unit
Download the system software for PCL board following the same procedure described in "Downloading the System".

15.2 Making Preparations

15.2.1 Registering the System Software

LaserBase MF6530 / / LaserBase MF6540PL / LaserBase MF6550 / KaserBase MF6560PL / / LaserBase MF6580PL
System software programs to be downloaded need to be registered in the SST.
The system software programs are registered with the names listed below.
<Software Programs Preinstalled in Main Unit>
Display model
MF6530_50
MF6531
MF6500
Use the firmware for the model suitable for the compatible product.
Unit name:
- Main controller: System
- Boot program: Boot
- PCL board: PCL
The system software registration program is explained below taking System as an example.
[Preparation]
Have the following ready:
- PC in which SSTv3.21 or later is installed
- System CD containing the firmware for the relevant model
[System Software Registration Procedure]
1) Start the PC.
2) Insert the system CD in the PC.
3) Start SST.
4) Click the "Register Firmware" button.
System software type
System (main controller)
Boot (boot program)
PCL
Compatible product name
MF6530, MF6550
MF6531
MF6540PL, MF6550, MF6560, MF6560PL, MF6570, MF6580, MF6580PL
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Upgrade tool Remarks
SST
Yes Main controller also controls the
reader.
Yes
Yes 16MB ROM PCB
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Remarks
Flash ROM 12MB
Flash ROM 12MB
Flash ROM 16MB
0011-5797
0011-5799
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