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included herein are for illustration purposes only.
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................1
A. Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................................1
B. Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................1
II. Dealer Authorization Requirements..................................................................................................................5
III. Content Delivery System Technical Training...................................................................................................5
IV. Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................5
A. How to Access .................................................................................................................................................5
B. Service Materials .............................................................................................................................................5
C. Cost Reduction Simulator ................................................................................................................................5
D. Servicing Notes................................................................................................................................................6
E. Contractual Considerations..............................................................................................................................7
F. White Paper .....................................................................................................................................................7
V. Technical Support Offerings .............................................................................................................................8
A. Dealer Support Requirements .........................................................................................................................8
B. Canon U.S.A. Support Offerings......................................................................................................................9
C. Call Escalation Procedure..............................................................................................................................12
D. On-Site Support .............................................................................................................................................13
E. Professional Services ....................................................................................................................................13
VI. Appendix ...........................................................................................................................................................14
A. Instruction Book Insert 1 Terms of Content Delivery System ....................................................................14
B. Instruction Book Insert 2 Statement Regarding Third Party Software .......................................................15
C. Instruction Book Insert 3 ................................................................................................................................17
Tables
Table 1 Basic Professional Service for On-Site Support .....................................................................................13
Figures
Figure 1 On-Site Method.........................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2 'Scheduled' Delivery Method.....................................................................................................................3
Figure 3 'Full Remote' Method .................................................................................................................................4
Figure 4 e-Support Center Login Screen ..............................................................................................................10
Figure 5 ISG Central Login Screen ........................................................................................................................11
Figure 6 STSD Service Guides on ISG Central .....................................................................................................11
Figure 7 Support Escalation Flowchart.................................................................................................................12
I. Introduction
A. Purpose
The Content Delivery System (CDS) is Canons next generation system for the
delivery and installation of firmware, MEAP applications, and imageRUNNER
software options to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices. Advantages of the
CDS include reduced service costs (labor, travel), and improved first call
resolution. Another benefit is that the latest version of firmware is always
available to download and install on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices.
The value of using the CDS is realized when updating multiple imageRUNNER
ADVANCE devices. Up to 40 minutes can be saved per machine that would
ordinarily be used for machine preparation, downloading, and installation.
To utilize the CDS on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE, the device will need to
have access to the internet. The Service Technician will need to perform a
communications test from the Service Mode of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE to
validate the devices ability to communicate to the CDS distribution Server. To
fully utilize the CDS on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE the device must enable
imageWARE Remote and be registered on the Universal Gateway (UGW).
B. Product Overview
There are three methods to deliver the firmware and applications to the
imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices:
2. On-site Method
Using the On-site Method, the Dealer technician is not required to download
the firmware to laptops, CDs, or Flash drives, as the current firmware is
always available via the CDS.
With this method, the Technician visits the customer site to access the CDS
from the imageRUNNER ADVANCE and download the firmware to the engine
HDD. The Technician has the option to download the firmware immediately or
schedule the download. In addition, the Technician has the option to manually
install the firmware, or automatically install after the download is completed.
The Dealer has the option to permit administrators to perform their own
download and installation from the user mode. (This option is only available to
update to the latest firmware only.) The Service Technician can enable this
feature via Service Mode (disabled by default). This option does not require
the Service Technician to visit the customer site.
Figure 1 On-Site Method
Technician
CDS
iR ADVANCE
CDS Updater
Firmware 2) Firmware is downloaded to
DB the engine.
Operator
CDS
iR ADVANCE
Embedded RDS
3) Firmware is downloaded
Firmware to the engine. CDS Updater
DB
Technician
Operator
CDS
iR ADVANCE
Embedded RDS
3) Firmware is downloaded
Firmware and installed to the engine. CDS Updater
DB
A. How to Access
To utilize the CDS on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE, the device will need to
have access to the internet. The Service Technician will need to perform a
communications test from the Service Mode of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE to
validate the devices ability to communicate to the CDS distribution Server.
B. Service Materials
A CDS Service Manual titled Updater V1.0 is available on eSupport for
reference by the Service Technician and/or service trainer.
1
Please refer to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9000 PRO/C7000 Series Service Guide or the imageRUNNER ADVANCE
C5000 Series Service Guide for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE Systems course details.
D. Servicing Notes
Refer to Operation Manual and Updater Service Manual for additional infomation.
1. General
If the network connection is interrupted during a firmware/application
download from the CDS server, the Updater on the device will retry the
download after one (1) minute. Continuous interruption of one (1)
minute or more will cause a download error. In this case, re-setting the
download is required.
COPY/PDL jobs may be sent to the device during the download of
firmware/application software from the CDS Server. When the device
main power is turned OFF then back ON in order to update the firmware
or apply the application software, any COPY/PDL jobs in process may
be cancelled.
2. Firmware Distribution
To prevent repeat downloads when the device version is changed after
setting the schedule for firmware download, the schedule is
automatically canceled.
CAUTION - Never turn OFF the device main power when updating
software with downloaded firmware. If the main power is turned OFF
during a software update, the Service Support Tool may be required to
reinstall firmware.
Scheduling a firmware download via the UGW can be set between 24
hours and 7 days following a request.
When operating with CDS Updater in service mode, all versions of
firmware registered in the CDS server are displayed on [Applicable
firmware] and can be selected.
CAUTION
Technical Publications (available on eSupport) for each version must be
checked to understand precautions and compatibility between the
selectable versions and current device version.
Note: The CDS/Updater uses a unique Version information. Example :
20090831.0203301
o Prefix 8 digits (Ex. 20090831): Release date (Ex. August 31st,
2009)
o Next 5 digits (Ex. 02033): Device MN-Cont version (Ex. v20.33)
o Next 2 digits (Ex. 01): Revision (Ex. 01). These 2 digits are also
used in cases where the MN-Cont is same as before, but other
firmware versions are different from previous ones.
Recommendation: Maintain a back up of the firmware in the event the
CDS server is temporarily unavailable.
E. Contractual Considerations
Note that the Instruction Manual will include conditions for use and acceptance of
the CDS Service. It will also contain language to help the customer understand
the conditions for use and acceptance of third party software that is embedded in
the hardware and controls the hardware features (these conditions will also be
addressed in the Limited Warranty for Embedded Software). These three files
are in the Appendix.
Finally, CUSA recommends your Dealership consider including the following
language in the Maintenance Agreement with your end-user customer as it
pertains to the use of the CDS service:
Before the start of the provision of the Service, The Dealer should
secure written authorization on the following items from the End User;
(1) To prepare, on the End User side, an internal IP-based network
and Internet access available continuously to network connected
Products.
(2) To authorize relevant Canon USA Dealers to establish and carry
out, during the period of provision of the CDS Service,
HTTPS/HTTP communications between the various servers
involved and the Products through End Users network and Internet
connection.
(3) To authorize a Product itself or relevant Canon USA Dealer
servicers to download or update Contents to be used with the
Products from CDS and to transmit Service data (e.g. serial
number, information of firmware) of the Products to the various
servers involved, using such Products.
(4) To follow, with respect to use of third partys software, terms and
conditions described in the manual packaged with the Product, in
the event firmware provided through the CDS Service includes a
third partys software.
F. White Paper
A Technology White Paper for the CDS Service is available on the Canon USA
web site (http://usa.canon.com) as a source of information that can be shared
with your customers and/or their IT department to further explain the nature of
this service.
2. Internet Support
When the Dealer is logged onto ISG Central they must select the
Systems & Technical Support button to access the Service Guides area
of the website as shown below.
Figure 6 STSD Service Guides on ISG Central
imageRUNNER ADVANCE /
Content Delivery System
End-User
Assistance Required
Canon USA
Technical Support Center Update Case
1-800-528-2830
Canon USA
Digital Solutions Specialist Update Case
D. On-Site Support
Each Canon USA regional office is staffed by trained Systems Engineers with
extensive software application, network diagnostic and problem-solving
expertise. Canon USAs Systems Engineers are trained on the latest Canon
software solutions and maintain industry standard certifications.
As part of Canons Technical Support escalation procedures, the TSC can
escalate the call to Canon USAs Systems Engineers to resolve reported problems
to the dealer on a no-charge basis, at Canon USAs discretion. Problem resolution
issues include product performance and compatibility, application functionality,
and specification adherences. If the Systems Engineers determine the cause of
the issue is not a Canon product problem or related issue Canon USA may at its
sole discretion charge the dealer on a per incident per day basis at Canon USA's
then current time and materials rates plus travel expenses. This fee will be
charged as Basic Professional Service. Please refer to the item code below.
In cases where a Canon USA Systems Engineers is dispatched to resolve an end-
user problem after a solution has been communicated to the Dealer: (1) by any of
Canon USAs TSCs, or (2) via Canon e-Support, Canon USA may at its sole
discretion charge the dealer on a per incident per day basis at Canon USA's then
current time and materials rates plus travel expenses. This fee will be charged as
Basic Professional Service. Please refer to the item code below.
Before a Canon USA Systems Engineer makes a site visit, a valid Canon order
number will be required. The Regional Systems Engineering Managers will
manage all site visits. Below is the Canon USA Item Number for Basic
Professional Services:
On-site Technical Support Services (other than Basic Professional Services for
support) may be ordered through the Canon Network Access (CNA) website
www.cna.cusa.canon.com.
E. Professional Services
At this time Professional Services (other than Basic Professional Services for on-
site support) are not available for the CDS.
VI. Appendix
If the Content Delivery System (CDS) Service is enabled for your Canon Office Imaging Product
("Product"), Canon USA, Canon Canada or their respective authorized independent Canon retail
dealers (each a Canon Seller) can arrange internet-based downloads for purposes of updating
firmware, delivering purchased MEAP application software and activation of optional Product
features. Certain related data files also may be downloaded (e.g. End-User License Agreements,
conditions of export, Release Notes) to your Product. The internet communications will occur
between the Product and one or more servers managed by Canon Inc. (Canon Server). CDS
Service will not download the firmware, software or data files for purposes other than mentioned
above.
You can read more about CDS Service in Canon published materials available from your dealer
or on the web sites of Canon USA [www.usa.canon.com] or Canon Canada [www.canon.ca.].
These materials include a Technology White Paper for the CDS Service.
Your instruction to Canon USA, Canon Canada or your dealer to use CDS Service or your use of
CDS Service for a Product shall be considered
(i) a representation that you have an internal IP network and internet access available to
Products connected to that network on a generally continuous basis;
(ii) a representation that you have an internet connection and internal network bandwidth
available for the Canon Server to download files to each of the Products receiving the
CDS Service. Downloaded files may vary in size; some will be on the order of several
hundred MB. The CDS Service Technology White Paper contains further details.
(iii) authorization by you for the Canon Seller to establish, and perform during the period of
provision of Service, HTTPS/HTTP communications using your internet and internal
network bandwidth for transmissions to and from the CDS Server;
(iv) authorization by you for the Product itself or a Canon serviceperson to download or
update firmware and purchased MEAP application software, data for internet-based
activation of optional Product features and certain related data files to Product from the
CDS Server, and to transmit service data (e.g. serial number, information of firmware) of
Product to the CDS Server.
You acknowledge and agree that the Canon Seller and CDS Server may rely on internet
addresses you assign to Products and that using the internet has benefits but also certain risks;
ACCORDINGLY, YOU AGREE THAT THE CDS SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, THAT ANY WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED AND THAT NO
CANON SELLER OR CANON AFFILIATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY TO YOUR
NETWORK OR TO DATA OR DEVICES NOT SUPPLIED BY A CANON SELLER. You will be
responsible for network security and any data back-up. You will timely advise the Canon Seller of
any security procedures the Canon Seller will need to use to provide CDS Services as described
herein.
To the extent downloads involve presenting end user license terms on your network or network-
connected Products (with a Canon Seller, Canon affiliate or a third party as licensor) seeking
agreement to such terms, any party that you allow to respond to presented license terms will be
and is authorized by you to agree (or not agree) to the terms; if license terms are not agreed, a
license purchased will not be enabled and you may apply for refund of any license fees paid.
You acknowledge and agree that the firmware provided by the CDS Service is governed by the
Third Party Software terms set forth in this manual.
A. This Canon product (the PRODUCT) includes third-party software modules. Use
and distribution of these software modules (the SOFTWARE) are subject to the
conditions below.
(1) You agree that you will comply with any applicable export control laws,
restrictions or regulations of the countries involved in the event that this
product including the SOFTWARE is shipped, transferred or exported into
any country.
(2) Rights holders of the SOFTWARE retain in all respects the title, ownership
and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE. Except as
expressly provided herein, no license or right, expressed or implied, is
hereby conveyed or granted by rights holders of the SOFTWARE to you for
any intellectual property of rights holders of the SOFTWARE.
(3) You may use the SOFTWARE solely for use with the PRODUCT.
(4) You may not assign, sublicense, market, distribute, or transfer the
SOFTWARE to any third party without prior written consent of rights holders
of the SOFTWARE.
(5) Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may transfer the SOFTWARE only when
(a) you assign to a transferee all of your rights to the PRODUCT and all
rights and obligations under the conditions governing the SOFTWARE and
PRODUCT and (b) such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by all these
conditions.
(6) You may not decrypt, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or
otherwise reduce the code of the SOFTWARE to human readable form.
(7) You may not modify, adapt, translate, rent, lease or loan the SOFTWARE or
create derivative works based on the SOFTWARE.
(8) You are not entitled to remove or make separate copies of the SOFTWARE
from the PRODUCT.
(9) The human-readable version (the source code) of the SOFTWARE is not
licensed to you.
B. In case this PRODUCT includes software modules and/or related documentation
made by Adobe Systems Incorporated, use and distribution of these software
modules and/or related documentation (the ADOBE SOFTWARE) are subject to
conditions below in addition to (1) through (9) above.
The ADOBE SOFTWARE is a commercial item, as that term is defined at 48
C.F.R. 2.101 (Oct 1995), consisting of commercial computer software and
commercial computer software documentation, as such terms are used in 48
C.F.R. 12.212 (Sept 1995). Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R.
227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4 (June 1995), all U.S. Government End Users shall
acquire The ADOBE SOFTWARE with only those rights set forth herein.
C. Notwithstanding A and B above, in case any other license conditions accompany
third-party software modules, including license terms of open source software, these
software modules are subject to these other conditions, as well.
ACCEPTANCE
THE TERMS OF THIS THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE GOVERN THE THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE AS DELIVERED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ALL UPDATED
VERSIONS OF THE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE PROVIDED UNDER
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS FOR
THE PRODUCT WITH CANON USA OR CANON CANADA OR THEIR
RESPECTIVE AUTHORIZED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
THE SOFTWARE EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT AND USED TO CONTROL ITS FEATURES
IS OWNED BY CANON INC. AND/OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES AND IS LICENSED UNDER
THE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED ELSEWHERE IN THIS
MANUAL. ANY DEFECT IN SUCH EMBEDDED SOFTWARE THAT MATERIALLY IMPAIRS A
FEATURE OF THE PRODUCT DOCUMENTED IN THIS USER MANUAL WILL BE COVERED
BY THE ABOVE WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL
AND WORKMANSHIP; NO OTHER WARRANTY APPLIES TO THIS SOFTWARE, AND ALL
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH BELOW APPLY TO THIS
SOFTWARE.