Introduction; About The Imagepass; About This Document - Canon imagePASS-R1 Service Manual

Introduction

This document includes information about servicing the imagePASS-R1.
In this document, imagePASS-R1 is referred to as the "imagePASS."

About the imagePASS

The imagePASS embeds computer connectivity and highly efficient PostScript and PCL printing capacity into the imageRUNNER
DX C5870/C5860/C5850/C5840 Series.
With the imagePASS, customers can use the printer as a PostScript and PCL printer, and scanner, and it provides efficient image
processing and printing controls. Once it is connected to the printer through a network, customers can print to the imagePASS
from supported client computers on the network (Windows or Mac, or a UNIX workstation running TCP/IP).
The imagePASS ships with system software pre-installed so that customers can use the imagePASS immediately. However, as
part of servicing the imagePASS, you may need to reinstall system software.

About this document

This service document describes how to install imagePASS system software, and how to service the imagePASS hardware. It is
not intended for customer use. Information about the printer, network, remote computers, software applications, and imagePASS
operating system is not included in this document.
Illustrations
In this document, illustrations reflect the version of the imagePASS being shipped at the time of publication.
Components in illustrations are subject to change. For information about imagePASS components that do not match illustrations
in this document, contact your authorized service/support center.
Terms
In this document, the following terms are used.
Replace:
Refers to reinstallation of existing components. Do not install new components unless necessary.
Printer touch panel:
Refers to the printer user interface that is used to run the Fiery setup.
Linux:
This is the operating system of the imagePASS.
System software:
The software installed on the hard disk drive (HDD) of the imagePASS. Includes Linux operating system software.
Figure 1: imagePASS
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1. Introduction