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imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6200 Series Service Guide
imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6200 Series Service Guide
December 2013
Revision 1
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J. Firmware Upgrades Using the Service Support Tool
The SST (Service Support Tool) (version 4.72 or later) is available via Canon’s
e-Support Center Web site (
http://www.support.cusa.canon.com
) for upgrading
and backup/restore of RAM data.
1.
Upgrade Functions:
The SST can upgrade the following system components:
System Software stored on the HDD
Main Engine Firmware
Accessory Firmware (Refer to the Service Support Tool User Manual for
a list of Supported Devices and Accessories)
MEAP Contents
Language
HDD Format
RUI (Remote User Interface) stored on the HDD
BootROM stored on a FDIMM (Flash Double Inline Memory Module) on
the Main Controller PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices support firmware downloads from
the SST and USB memory media. When the hard disk drive is replaced, the
SST is used to format the new HDD and load software.
2.
Backup / Restore RAM Data
If replacing and PCBs with FDIMMs attached or initializing RAM, the Service
Support Tool can be used to create a backup file of the RAM data on the
FDIMMs and saved to a PC. Once the PCB has been replaced, the RAM
backup file can be restored to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE and factory
settings restored.
3.
Requirements for Using the Service Support Tool
Recommended desktop PC or laptop requirements
CPU: Celeron 400 MHz or higher (32-bit processor only)
Memory: 512 MB of RAM or more
Free HDD Space: 1 GB or more
Display: VGA 640 x 480 resolution or better, 256 colors or more
Operating System (any of the following):
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit
Network connection: 10Base-T/100Base-TX, or a PCMCIA slot for an
Ethernet card
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.