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Outline, 2 Making Preparations

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15.1 Outline Chapter 15 15.1.1 Overview of Upgrade 0011-5797 This machine and options can be upgraded by downloading system software programs from the personal computer (hereafter called as the PC) in which a service support tool (hereafter called SST) has been loaded. System software programs and upgrade tools are listed in the following table: T-15-1 Type System software type Upgrade tool Remarks SST Main unit Boot (boot program) Yes Main controller also controls the reader. System (main controller) Yes PCL Yes 16MB ROM PCB Download the system software for PCL board following the same procedure described in "Downloading the System". When updating the version of Boot (boot program) and System (main controller) at the same time, make sure to first update Boot. If you start by updating System, the unit may not start up. 15.1.2 Overview of Service Support Tool 0011-5798 Main unit PC Image processor PCB Flash ROM CPU J303 USB cable PCL ROM Flash ROM SST System software F-15-1 When using the SST, select "#DOWNLOAD" in the service mode to place the main unit in the download mode. 15.2 Making Preparations 15.2.1 Registering the System Software System software programs to be downloaded need to be registered in the SST. The system software programs are registered with the names listed below. T-15-2 Display model MF6530_50 MF6531 MF6500 Compatible product name MF6530, MF6550 MF6531 MF6540PL, MF6550, MF6560, MF6560PL, MF6570, MF6580, MF6580PL Remarks Flash ROM 12MB Flash ROM 12MB Flash ROM 16MB Use the firmware for the model suitable for the compatible product. Unit name: - Main controller: System - Boot program: Boot - PCL board: PCL The system software registration program is explained below taking Boot as an example. [Preparation] Have the following ready: - PC in which SSTv3.21 or later is installed - System CD containing the firmware for the relevant model [System Software Registration Procedure] 1) Start the PC. 0011-5799 15-1

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Chapter 15
15-1
15.1 Outline
15.1.1 Overview of Upgrade
This machine and options can be upgraded by downloading system software programs from the personal computer (hereafter called as the PC) in which a service
support tool (hereafter called SST) has been loaded.
System software programs and upgrade tools are listed in the following table:
T-15-1
Download the system software for PCL board following the same procedure described in "Downloading the System".
When updating the version of Boot (boot program) and System (main controller) at the same time, make sure to first update Boot. If you start by updating System,
the unit may not start up.
15.1.2 Overview of Service Support Tool
F-15-1
When using the SST, select "#DOWNLOAD" in the service mode to place the main unit in the download mode.
15.2 Making Preparations
15.2.1 Registering the System Software
System software programs to be downloaded need to be registered in the SST.
The system software programs are registered with the names listed below.
<Software Programs Preinstalled in Main Unit>
T-15-2
Use the firmware for the model suitable for the compatible product.
Unit name:
- Main controller: System
- Boot program: Boot
- PCL board: PCL
The system software registration program is explained below taking Boot as an example.
[Preparation]
Have the following ready:
- PC in which SSTv3.21 or later is installed
- System CD containing the firmware for the relevant model
[System Software Registration Procedure]
1) Start the PC.
Type
System software type
Upgrade tool
Remarks
SST
Main unit
Boot (boot program)
Yes
Main controller also controls the
reader.
System (main controller)
Yes
PCL
Yes
16MB ROM PCB
Display model
Compatible product name
Remarks
MF6530_50
MF6530, MF6550
Flash ROM 12MB
MF6531
MF6531
Flash ROM 12MB
MF6500
MF6540PL, MF6550, MF6560, MF6560PL, MF6570, MF6580, MF6580PL
Flash ROM 16MB
CPU
USB cable
Image processor PCB
PCL ROM
Main unit
PC
J303
Flash ROM
Flash ROM
System
software
SST