Firmware Updating Tool; Firmware Recovery Tool Of The System Controller - Canon W6200 Service Manual

Part 3: Operations

6.2 Firmware Updating Tool

This tool allows updating of the firmware for the system controller and engine controller
during normal operation.
For the specific operating procedure, follow the screen instructions displayed on the
computer when running the file "CNWFUT01.exe".
This section only contains notes for using "CNWFUT01.exe".
CAUTION

6.3 Firmware Recovery Tool of the System Controller

This tool is used to fix problems if the firmware is not updated properly due to a power
outage or other cause when using the firmware update tool (CNWFUT01.exe).
The usage procedure for this case is described below in one of the remedy procedures.
There are three troubleshooting procedures separated into two cases based on the
display message after the power is turned on again when a problem occurs.
a. When the controller stops operating after displaying "Initializing...."
(4 periods):
Download the firmware again.
b. When the controller stops operating before displaying "Initializing... "
(3 periods):
b-1. Recover using the Firmware Recovery Tool: AY3-4207-000 (com_fut.exe).
b-2. Replace the system controller, and then download the latest firmware again.
6.3.1 Firmware recovery procedure
a. When the controller stops operating after displaying "Initializing...."
(4 periods)
1) Check that the printer is turned off, and then connect the printer and computer
with a LAN, USB, or IEEE1394 cable.
2) Turn on the printer while holding down the [Paper Source] button, [Enter]
button, and [Online] button.
3) Check that "Download Mode" appears on the display, and then release the
buttons.
* It takes about 20 seconds to enter Download mode after the power is turned on.
4) Use CNWFUT01.exe to update the firmware to the latest version.
5) Check that the printer starts up normally and that the firmware has been
upgraded properly.
b. When the controller stops operating before displaying "Initializing... "
(3 periods)
b-1. Recover using the Firmware Recovery Tool: AY3-4207-000 (com_fut.exe).
1) Make the following settings at the serial port of the computer.
2) Check that the printer is turned off, and then connect the computer and printer
with an RS-232C cable.
* The printer's RS-232C connector is located above the system controller.
• "CNWFUT01.exe" shall be used until the W6200 firmware update tool is
released.
• Copy the file "CNWFUT01.exe" to your computer's hard disk drive.
• Copy the firmware to the folder containing "CNWFUT01.exe".
• Check the IP address of the printer before running "CNWFUT01.exe".
• Follow the on-screen instructions for "CNWFUT01.exe", and enter the IP
address of the printer.
Baud rate : 9600
Data bits : 8
Parity : None
Stop bit : 1
Flow control : None
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