Re-Installation Of The System Software - Canon imagePRESS C800 Series Technical & Service Manual

Re-installation of the system software

Tis topic describes the re-installation of the system software on the PRISMAsync controller
NOTE
The installation process takes approximately 30 minutes.
Before you begin
• A bootable USB stick containing the system software.
Preparation of this USB stick is described in
NOTE
If the USB stick was created with the setting to "Keep existing jobs and settings after installation"
(default setting), it not necessary to create a backup and restore.
For safety reasons we advise to create a backup. When the controller or the hard disks have to
be exchanged you will lose all settings.
Before upgrading always print the configuration report to have the Network-settings at your
disposal.
Procedure
1. Print a configuration report
NOTE
If the system software seems to be corrupt or the HD drives have been replaced it is not possible
to execute steps 1 and 2.
2. Create a backup of the settings and licenses
See Create a backup of the settings and licenses on page 105
3. Insert the USB stick with the system software into the USB-port of the operator panel
Make sure the PRISMAsync controller is switched on before inserting the USB stick. This is
necessary for the operating system to detect the USB stick.
4.
Restart the PRISMAsync
On the Operator Panel touch the [Shutdown system] button in the Setup tab of the System
section. In the next window select [Restart].
The PRISMAsync will restart and boots from the stick. This can take a few minutes because the
system has to check the contents of the USB stick. After some time the PRISMAsync will reboot
and the installation process will start.
Status messages are displayed on the Operator panel. The PRISMAsync will reboot a few times
during the installation process. After installation of the software the installation wizard is
displayed.
NOTE
The software installation will take approx. 30 minutes. Do not switch off the controller during the
installation process.
5. Remove the USB stick from the operator panel.
6. Perform the
7.
Restore the system settings and licenses
Installation wizard on page 27
Re-installation of the system software
Preparation of the USB stick on page
Chapter 9 - System software
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