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Firmware update (Item for administrator)

Select this setting item from Device settings on Various settings.

Important

  • This setting item is for the administrator. The administrator password is required to change settings.

You can update the firmware of the printer, check the firmware version, or perform settings of a notification screen, a DNS server and a proxy server.

Note

  • Only Check current version is available when Disable LAN is selected for Change LAN in LAN settings.

  • Install update

    Performs the firmware update of the printer. If you select Yes, the firmware update starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform update.

    Important

    • When you use this function, make sure the printer is connected to the Internet.

    Note

    • If the firmware update is not complete, check the following and take an appropriate action.

      • When using wired LAN, make sure the printer is connected to the computer with a LAN cable properly.

      • Check the network settings such as a router.

      • If Cannot connect to the server. is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button and try again after a while.

  • Check current version

    You can check the current firmware version.

  • Update notification setting

    When Yes is selected and the firmware update is available, the screen to inform you of the firmware update is displayed on the LCD.

  • DNS server setup

    Performs settings for a DNS server. Select Auto setup or Manual setup. If you select Manual setup, follow the display on the LCD to perform settings.

  • Proxy server setup

    Performs settings for a proxy server. Follow the display on the LCD to perform settings.

Important

  • When IEEE802.1X authentication is enabled, you cannot update the firmware of the printer using the operation panel or Remote UI. Connect the printer to your computer via USB and update the firmware of the printer. Refer to the following for details on the Canon website.