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Installation and Service Guide: Color Controller E-36A
Performing Backup and Restore
When backing up an existing E-36A installation
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For an existing E-36A installation, first check if a backup image exists either on the server or an external location.
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If a backup image exists, check if it is up to date. Compare the date stamp of the existing backup image to the
date of the last patch installation. See the system update log for patch information. See
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If a backup image does not exist, create a new one after installing all available software updates.
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You can save the backup image to any of the following locations:
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Local HDD
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USB storage device
For information about requirements of the USB storage device, see the instructions provided on
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Network
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If you do not have a backup with the system settings and jobs, the system can access a preinstalled recovery backup
on the HDD provided with the E-36A. See
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If you have a system backup that includes your settings and jobs, you can restore the backup you have created with
Fiery System Restore. See
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Use a descriptive and consistent naming convention when saving image files (such as date, product name, product
version, and short description).
Backing up the system configuration
If you back up the system configuration, you can restore that configuration after reinstalling or upgrading system
software. When you back up the system configuration, you save a configuration file that includes one or more of the
following:
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Fiery System Settings
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Color Settings
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Scan Settings
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FreeForm/VDP resources
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Paper Catalog
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Virtual Printers
If you restore the system using the preinstalled recovery backup, the system and configuration
will be reset to the factory default.
Backed up data can be only restored to the same E-36A.