Canon
Note:
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This process is available for the imagePRESS C800/C700 with the
imagePRESS Printer Kit or the imagePRESS Server attached.
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This process is not to be confused with the process to back up or restore
RAM Data.
I.
Firmware Upgrade
1. Computer Requirements for Upgrading
The
specifications
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CPU: Celeron 400 MHz or higher (32-bit processor only)
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Memory: 512 MB of RAM or more
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Free HDD Capacity: 1 GB or more of available hard disk space.
(Available disk size depends on the firmware in question and the size
of backup data.)
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Access to e-Support via the internet: Firmware is available for
download from e-Support.
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CD-ROM Drive with write capability (optional): A CD-ROM drive is
not required since the firmware can be downloaded from e-Support to
a PC. However, a copy of the firmware can be written to a CD for the
Dealer Library.
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High-Speed USB 2.0 (recommended) or 1.1
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Display: VGA 640 x 480 resolution or better, 256 colors or more
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Operating System (any of the following):
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o
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Network connection: 10Base-T/100Base-TX, or a PCMCIA slot for an
Ethernet card
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Download Tool: SST version 4.72 or later
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Necessary Cables:
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o
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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to download the firmware are:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
High-Speed USB 2.0-compliant cable (as short as possible to
avoid connection problems). Note: Do not use extension cables.
Cross-over Ethernet cable: twisted pair cross cable (in the case
of 100Base-Tx, Category 5 or higher)
Canon imagePRESS C800/C700 Service Guide
recommended
Desktop
PC
or
laptop
October 2014
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