You may need to update the firmware of the multi-function device in order to use Canon PRINT Business.
If you are using the device model that is required to be updated, a message prompting you to update is displayed when using Canon PRINT Business.
There are two methods for updating the firmware.
Check the following table and use the method that corresponds to the device model you are using.
Device Name | Update Firmware | |
Via Internet | Via PC | |
MF4800 Series | - | Available |
MF4700 Series | - | Available |
MF5900 Series | - | Available |
iR1133 Series | - | Available |
MF6100 Series | Available | Available |
MF8200C Series | Available | Available |
MF8500C Series | Available | Available |
For imageRUNNER ADVANCE series, you do not need to update the firmware. |
1. Updating Via the Internet
Download the firmware to the multi-function device you are using via the Internet without using a PC (Windows/Mac), and then update the firmware.
- The multi-function device needs to be connected to the Internet.
1-1. From the menu on the operation panel, select [System Management Settings] → press [OK].
1-2. Select [Update Firmware] → press [OK].
1-3. Select [Via Internet] → press [OK].
1-4. Update the firmware according to the instructions on the screen.
The firmware update is complete.
Start Canon PRINT Business and use the multi-function device whose firmware has been updated.
2. Updating Via a PC (Windows/Mac)
Download the firmware to a PC (Windows/Mac) from the Canon website, and then update the firmware.
- The multi-function device and PC need to be connected by LAN or USB.
2-1. Download the Firmware
Download the firmware for the multi-function device you are using from the page for downloading additional software.
MF Series
iR1133
iR1133A
iR1133iF
To download, you need to enter the serial number of the multi-function device.
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2-2. Switching the Multi-Function Device to Download Mode
1) From the menu on the operation panel, select [System Management Settings] → press [OK].
2) Select [Update Firmware] → press [OK].
3) Select [Via PC] → press [OK].
4) In the "Update firmware?" message, press [Yes].
The operation proceeds to download mode.
For LAN connections: For USB connections:
If you are connected by a LAN, write down the IP address displayed in the panel. You will need to enter it when performing the next operation from the PC (Windows/Mac).
2-3. Starting the User Support Tool and Updating the Firmware
1) Decompress the downloaded firmware file on the PC (Windows/Mac).
2) Double-click the User Support Tool file in the decompressed folder
The User Support Tool starts.
3) Update the firmware according to the instructions on the screen.
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2-4. Restarting the Multi-Function Device
After the writing of the firmware from the User Support Tool has been completed, press the [Stop] key on the control panel of the multi-function device.
The multi-function device restarts.
The firmware update is complete.
Start Canon PRINT Business and use the multi-function device whose firmware has been updated.