Setting Information Export/Import Function (Dcm); Overview - Canon MF735C Series Service Manual

Setting Information Export/Import Function (DCM)

Overview

Various data is stored in the storage inside the device.
Depending on the works to be done such as replacing parts, this data needs to be backed up and restored.
There are some ways to back up and restore data, and the appropriate one should be used depending on the purpose and storage
destination.
This section describes the procedure for backing up and restoring service mode setting values.
For the procedure for backing up and restoring other information, refer to the e-Manual.
■ Function Overview
This machine has a setting information export/import function (hereinafter referred to as DCM (Device Configuration Management)
function) which exports/imports the machine's setting value information as a file. The file exported/imported using the DCM
function is called a DCM file, and the target setting information is as follows:
• Setting information of the menu ([Settings/Registration] menu)
• Service mode setting information
• Address Book
The DCM file is exported to a USB flash drive or PC local disk from the Control Panel or remote UI.
The exported DCM file can be returned to the original device or imported to a different device.
When the file is returned to the original device, this can be used as a function to back up the settings, and when the file is imported
to a different device, this can be used as a function to copy setting information.
Data can also be imported to or exported from an iR-ADV machine by using iW EMC/MC DCM Plug-in.
In the case of the setting value backup function before implementation of the DCM function, an exported file could be imported
only to the same device, but the DCM function enables import of an exported file to a different device.
NOTE:
In order to export or import setting information using DCM, it is necessary that the device supports DCM.
■ Backup/Restoration for Service Technicians
Backup and Restoration from the Menu ([Settings/Registration] Menu)
Setting information can be backed up and restored from the Control Panel of the device or from the menu ([Settings/Registration]
menu) of remote UI.
Although the menu ([Settings/Registration] menu) is for users, the service mode settings information can be backed up and
restored from the Import/Export function by changing the service mode setting.
The service mode settings information can be backed up and restored only by accessing from the remote UI [Settings/Registration]
menu.
Backup/Restoration Using Service Mode
Some of the functions in service mode can be used to backup and restore data.
Setting value information and service counter (DC-CON) values can be backed up and restored.
DCM support device
DCM
DCM file
DCM
Settings/
Registration
DCM file
Service mode
DCM
DCM file
Conceptual diagram
DCM
USB memory
device
DCM file
DCM
DCM file
Remote UI
DCM
DCM
iW EMC/MC
with DCM Plug-in
DCM file
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3. Technical Explanation (System)
DCM support
device
DCM support
iR-ADV