Firmware Upgrades Using The Service Support Tool; Upgrade Functions; Backup / Restore Ram Data; Requirements For Using The Service Support Tool - Canon imagerunner advance 6255 Service Manual

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):
 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.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6200 Series Service Guide
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 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
 Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit
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