Service manual

Chapter 15
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15.1 Outline
15.1.1 Overview of Upgrade
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LaserBase MF6530 / / LaserBase MF6540PL / LaserBase MF6550 / KaserBase MF6560PL / / LaserBase MF6580PL
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:
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Download the system software for PCL board following the same procedure described in "Downloading the System".
15.2 Making Preparations
15.2.1 Registering the System Software
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LaserBase MF6530 / / LaserBase MF6540PL / LaserBase MF6550 / KaserBase MF6560PL / / LaserBase MF6580PL
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>
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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 System 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.
2) Insert the system CD in the PC.
3) Start SST.
4) Click the "Register Firmware" button.
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Type System software type Upgrade tool Remarks
SST
Main unit System (main controller) Yes Main controller also controls the
reader.
Boot (boot program) 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