Updating the Firmware
When functions are added or the software version is upgraded, the firmware of the machine is updated.
Check the version of the firmware, and update the firmware via a computer.
Check the version of the firmware, and update the firmware via a computer.
Checking the Firmware Version
Check the current version of the firmware before updating it, and then check the version after updating to see if the update was performed correctly.
This section describes how to check the firmware version using the control panel.
Administrator privileges are required.
Administrator privileges are required.
1
On the control panel, press [Menu] in the [Home] screen. [Home] Screen
2
Press [Management Settings] 
[Update Firmware] [Update Firmware].
[Update Firmware] [Update Firmware].The [Update Firmware] screen is displayed.
If the login screen appears, enter the System Manager ID and PIN, and then press [Log In]. Logging In to the Machine
3
Select [Version Information].
Displays the current version of the firmware.
Updating the Firmware via a Computer
Update the firmware from a computer connected to the machine via USB.
Required Preparations |
Download the latest firmware from the Canon website for your country/region to the computer performing the update. https://global.canon/en/support/ |
How to Update from a Computer
See the "User Support Tool Operation Guide" included with the firmware.
To Put the Machine into Update Waiting State (Download Mode)
Use the following procedure.
Administrator privileges are required.
1
On the control panel, press [Menu] in the [Home] screen. [Home] Screen
2
Press [Management Settings] [Update Firmware] [Update Firmware].
[Update Firmware] [Update Firmware].The [Update Firmware] screen is displayed.
If the login screen appears, enter the System Manager ID and PIN, and then press [Log In]. Logging In to the Machine
3
Press [Via PC] [Yes].
[Yes].Switches the machine to download mode and puts it into update waiting state.