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SERVICE BULLETIN COPIER

Printer

Board

(PS/PCL5e)

(MDC)

15.11

√

NIB

TR1

(MDC)

NIB

E3e

(GP215)

16.01

02.24

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Issued by Canon Europa N.V.

MODEL: All GP models No.: GP-GEN-001

Date: 21.11.97

SUBJECT: SOFTWARE - FIRMWARE - HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL

A. Reference sheet

PCL

PostScript

CaPSL

CIS

Win311, 95

CIS

WinNT3.51

GCA

WinNT3.51

MMS

Win3.11,95

SW2000

WinNT4.0

CIS

Win3.11

CSME

Win95,NT4.0

CIS

Macintosh

IBM

OS/2 Warp

GCA

Win3.11,95

GCA

WinNT3.51

GCA

OS/2 Warp

Printer

Version 22.01 12.03

2.22

(2.3 eng.)

1.0

3.1

2.7

2.01

(2.1 eng.)

1.0

1.1

30.514

1.0

1.01

Board

(PCL5)

(MDC)

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Printer

Board

(PCL5e)

(MDC)

√

√ √

Printer

Board

(CaPSL)

(MDC)

10.24 01.32 03.04

Printer

Board

(PCL5e)

(GP215)

Printer Board

(PS/PCL5e)

(GP215)

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I/F Board

IPX/SPX

TCP/IP

EtherTalk

NetBIOS

NetSpot 2.3

MPConsole 31.04

ISIS

TWAIN

17.02 02.01 31.04 2.25

(MDC)

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√ √

I/F Board

(GP215)

√

NIB

(MDC)

√

NIB E2e

(MDC)

√ √ √ √ √

Axis

540+/542+

/640

(GP215/MDC)

5.38.2 √ √ √ √

COPIER - 2 - GP-GEN-001

GPM

B. Software - Printer/Fax Drivers

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Platform

Windows 3.11

PostScript CIS 2.01

Windows 3.11 / 95

CaPSL GCA 1.0

PDL

PCL5e

Develo

MMS 3.1

CIS 2.22

Driver

Version

(2.1 eng.)

(2.3 eng.)

M u l t i l i n

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Windows 95

PortManager CSME 1.0

Windows NT3.51 PCL5e

CIS 1.0

Windows NT4.0

PostScript CSME 1.0

Apple Macintosh PostScript CIS/CSME 1.1

OS/2 PostScript IBM 30.514

CaPSL GCA 1.01

C. Software - NetSpot 2.3

(FGP-0801000)

IPX/SPX

TCP/IP

AppleTalk

NetBIOS

Win3.1/3.11&

WFW

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PCL5e MMS 3.1

PostScript

CaPSL GCA 1.0 PCL5e SW2000 2.7

Windows 95 Windows NT

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CSME 1.0

GCA 1.0

Macintosh

3.51 / 4.0

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System 7 or

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√

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SunSolaris 2.5

or higher,

higher

SunOS 4.1 or

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higher

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GP MDC (30/55)

GP215

D. Software - GP Series Scannerkit

(FGP-0601000)

ISIS

Driver

Windows

3.x/95/NT3.51/4. 0

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PixView

Application

(ISIS)

Windows

3.x/95/NT3.51/4.0

TWAIN

Driver

Windows

3.x/95/NT4.0

ScanWorks

Application

(TWAIN)

Windows

3.x/95/NT4.0

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E. Firmware

GP MDC

board name

product number

GP30F

F13-2296001

GP55II

F12-8795001

MDC A1/B1 New Core II

F23-7241702 (A1) F23-8641000 (B1)

Printer Board P1

F61-5622700

Printer Board P2

F61-5672700

Printer Board C1

F61-5642000

Multi PDL Board A1

F61-5662700

NIB E2

F61-5633706

NIB E2e

F61-5617000

NIB TR1

F61-5663700

G3 Fax Board A1

F61-5671000 (EC)

F61-5681000 (Swiss)

Firmware version

DCContr: 03.01

IP: 20.01

IP flash: 36.03

(Ger, Fin, Swe, Nor, UK)

IP flash: 37.01

(Dan, Dut, Frn, Ita, Por,

Spa, Cru)

DC Contr: 22.01

IP: 43.01 (42.01)

Local Lang available

90.01

22.01

12.03

10.24

15.11

31.04

2.25

16.01

31.05 (Dut,Fin,Swe)

31.06 (Aus)

31.07 (Swi, Dan, Ita)

Specifications

Change EPROMs

Discontinued

(PCL5)

Connectors:

RS323C, Centronics

(PCL5e)

Connectors:

RS323C, Centronics

(CaPSL)

Connectors:

RS323C, Centronics,

LocalTalk,

SCSI (for fonts HD)

(PostScript, PCL5e)

Supported protocols:

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,

EtherTalk. Protocols:

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,

EthetTalk, NetBEUI

Supported protocol:

IPX/SPX

G3 TIFF format

Upgrade method

Flash RAM via download utility

Change EPROMs

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with special RS232C cable to

the RC232C connector on the

Core Board.

To Upgrade the firmware cahange

the ROMs on the board.

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with normal Centronics cable

straight to the Centronics port.

Change EPROM

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with normal Centronics cable

straight to the boards connector.

Firmware upgrade is done via

network. Using MPFLASHET

Firmware upgrade is done via

network. Using NetSpot 2.3

Firmware upgrade is done via

network. Using MPFLASHTR

To Upgrade the firmware change

the ROMs on the board.

I/F Board B1

F61-5693700

31.09 (Belg, Nor)

17.02

SCSI

To Upgrade the firmware change

the ROMs on the board.

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Upgrade method

The PrintServer

Firmware is upgraded

via Network with the

NetPilot Software.

E. Firmware (continued)

GP 215/210

GP215

F13-2991001

Protocol Controller

Printer Board P3

F61-6512-700

Multi PDL B1

F61-6502-700

NIB E3e

F61-6527-000

G3 Fax Board C1

F61-6541-000

I/F Board C1

Firmware

version

DC Contr 36.02 IP: 49.03

(Dut, Dan, Ita, Fin, Ger, Frn, Nor, Spa, Swe, UK, Pol, Por)

07.01

01.32

03.04

02.24

Uses the Image

Processor

Firmware

02.01

Specifications Upgrade method

Change the EPROMs

Use the Flash download utility

from PC using the special RC232C

connector under the front cover.

Connectors:

RS323C, Centronics

(PCL5e)

Connectors:

RS323C, Centronics, LocalTalk,

SCSI (for fonts HD)

(PostScript, PCL5e)

Protocols:

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, EthetTalk,

NetBEUI

There is no actual firmware for

the Fax board. The information it

needs is on the IP firmware.

Uses G3 TIF format

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with special RS232C cable to the RC232C connector under the

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with normal Centronics cable

straight to the board’s Parallel

front cover.

connector.

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with normal Centronics cable

straight to the board’s Parallel

connector.

Firmware upgrade is done via

Firmware upgrade is done from

PC with special RS232C cable to the RC232C connector under the

front cover.

Change the EPROM

network.

F61-6552-000

F. Other GP related Software and Hardware

Software /

Firmware

versions

Axis 540+ / 542+ /560

FGP-540EUR / FGP-540UK FGP-542EUR / FGP-542UK FGP-640EUR / FGP-640UK

NetPilot 1.7

Pserver

5.38.2

Axis 540+ is PrintServer with

the10BaseT Connection (RJ45)

and Axis 542+ is the PrintServer

with 10Base2 Connection (BNC).

the10BaseT Connection (RJ45)

Specifications

Supported protocols:

TCP/IP, IPS/SPX,

NetBEUI/BIOS, EtherTalk.

Axis 640 is PrintServer with

and 10Base2

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SERVICE BULLETIN COPIER

Model: GP55-30/GP200/GP215 Windows3.1/95 PCL5e

Printer Driver v2.3

LOCATION: GP55-30/GP200/GP215 Windows3.1/

95 PCL5e Printer Driver v2.3

SUBJECT: Version 2.3 Released

1. Outline

GP55-30/GP200/GP215 Windows3.1/95 PCL5e Printer Driver v2.3 (GP PCL5e Driver v2.3) was released.

2. Details

Here are the modifications in the GP PCL5e Driver v2.3 as compared with v2.22.

1) Support for the Network Interface Board-E2e/E3e

2) “All Pages” in [Media Source] on Media tab is changed to “Other Pages”

3) Corrections for the field claims from v2.22 Descriptions are as follows;

3-1) Apply button is grayed out 3-2) Application error on PowerPoint 3-3) In Page Maker5.0, color filled pattern prints as blank 3-4) The envelope unit not indicated on the bitmap when selected 3-5) Changing permanent fonts on the other ports does not update win.ini 3-6) Envelope Unit off, auto prompts for envelopes in cassette1 3-7) PowerPoint send fax, fax dialog minimize 3-8) PowerPoint does not fax correctly at 600dpi 3-9) Tray selection may be confusing 3-10) Multi Orientation 3-11) Multi Orientation job does not print correctly in MS Word 3-12) Separated page with GP Driver 2.0 3-13) Over printing characters with GP Driver 2.0 3-14) Missing line with GP Driver 2.0 3-15) Unknown characters - GP30F Driver 2.0 3-16) Reinstallation of GP55 PCL5a driver, cancel button does not work 3-17) Selecting connect button in Control Panel / Printer enables envelope unit 3-18) Alt + tab will not return FAX UI Dialog 3-19) Installation PCL5a Printer Driver - Cancel button does not work 3-20) GP55 PCL5a/5e settings lost for Media Source if Auto Configuration = ON 3-21) GP55 Paper Deck selection in GUI is incorrect in Transparency Interleaving 3-22) Bitmap distortion

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Canon

Issued by Canon Europa N.V.

No.: GP-GEN-002

(97QAB-0028)

DATE:21.11.97

3-23) Outgoing FAX is double - spaced 3-24) 10+2 bin Sorter is not recognized by Auto Configuration (GP55/30) 3-25) Orientation is 1 page behind in MS Word 3-26) Incorrect underlining and strike-out in Word Perfect 6.1 3-27) IBM ThinkPad lock up in Windows95 applications 3-28) White text on black background does not print or prints incorrectly 3-29) Too many permanently downloadable fonts error with PageMaker6.0 3-30) Bar graph in PowerPoint not printed right 3-31) When printing an underline with the use of the TAB key after text there appears a gap

in the underline (GP55-30 only)

3-32) The vertical text does not print correctly (PowerPoint)

3. Remaining Problems and Restrictions

1) Does not print out arc image on Designer 4.1

[Problem] When Arc/Circle pattern is printed in the Raster mode from Designer 4.1, circle of small dots is printed out. However, printing in the HP-GL/2 mode is conducted normally. [Cause and Countermeasure] Printing result with the Raster mode is the correct output according to the specifications. The same result appears with HP printer.

2) Warning message should inform user that resolution has been reset with Reduce/Enlarge

[Problem] Resolution is changed from 600dpi to 300dpi automatically when Reduce/Enlarge function is used, but the warning message is not indicated. [Cause and Countermeasure] Limitation as designed

3) HP-GL/2 mode and Medium look the same as HP/GL2 and High

[Problem] Quality of Graphics does not change when “Graphics Quality” is changed while HP-GL/2 is set in “Graphic Mode” [Cause and Countermeasure] The operation according to the specifications. Quality of Graphics does not change in the HP-GL/2 mode.

4) Send FAX UI displays incorrect values in Option tab

[Problem] As for FAX transmission, the paper size and print orientation on the fax cover page become the size and orientation specified in the fax driver, on the other hand, the paper size and print orientation in the text become the paper size and orientation specified in the printer driver. As the paper size and print orientation of the printer driver differ from those of the fax driver, the printing result on the cover page differs from that in the text. [Cause and Countermeasure] Designed as specification

5) PowerPoint Graphing Dropout

[Problem] When printing from PowerPoint in Raster mode of the driver setting, printing imported graphics fails. Printing in HP-GL/2 mode is conducted normally. [Cause and Countermeasure] Limitation

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6) Adobe Acrobat black backgrounds do not print well in HP-GL/2

[Problem] When the data with black background is printed in the HP-GL/2 mode, the black background is printed on the text and the graphic image. [Cause and Countermeasure] This problem lies in the application. The same problem occurs when HP printer is used. Printing in

the Raster mode is conducted normally.

7) Adobe Acrobat prints landscape slides upside down

[Problem] When the landscape data is printed using Acrobat, it is printed upside down. [Cause and Countermeasure] This problem lies in the application. The same problem occurs when HP printer is used.

8) Copy option in driver not match application(PowerPoint)

[Problem] When the number of copies on the driver UI is changed using PowerPoint 7.0, the number of copy on print dialog in PowerPoint does not change. [Cause and Countermeasure] This problem lies in the application, since the problem occurs only with PowerPoint. The same problem occurs when HP printer is used.

9) Reinstallation does not change port assignment

[Problem] The driver re-installed after set up program is executed while GP driver is already installed. In this situation, when the port assignment is changed, the previous port is used after Windows is restarted. This problem occurs only in Windows95. [Cause and Countermeasure] Limitation. This problem occurs because this driver runs the installer for Windows3.1 on Windows95. The new port assignment should be executed after installing the driver.

10) Corel DRAW print job is not printed correctly in HP-GL/2 mode

[Problem] Printing result is not correct when the Corel DRAW data is printed in the HP-GL/2 mode. [Cause and Countermeasure] Limitation. When printing in the Raster mode, normal printing result appears.

11) Windows3.11 machine running Access2.0 print tremendously slow

[Problem] The data created with Access 2.0 is printed slower than it is printed with HP printer. [Cause and Countermeasure] Deferred

12) Unable to use port name more than 32 characters

[Problem] If the port name that the driver is redirected to is greater than 32 characters, the entry in the GPDRV.INI file will be truncated to 32 characters. [Cause and Countermeasure] Limitation as design. The port name on GP driver has a maximum limit of “31character +NULL”

13) Microsoft Works v4.0 not able to sort

[Cause and Countermeasure] This problem lies in the application. This is because the 3 pages 3 copies data is treated as 9 pages

1 copy data when MS Works is used.

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14) The Network Interface Board-E3e/E2e cannot operate with the Automatic Configuration

mode when it is using NDS mode.

[Cause and Countermeasure] Limitation as NIB board specification. The users should use Bindery mode or disable the Automatic Configuration.

4. Combinations of ROMs and Software Versions

1) GP200/215 Series GP200/215 IP Ver.45.02 and later

D-CON Ver.35.04 and later

PRCON Ver.7.01 PS/PCL Ver.3.04 PCL5e Ver.1.32

2) GP55/30 Series GP55F MMI Ver.50.18 MDC NCORE Ver.90.01

IP Ver.43.01 NIB-E2 Ver.31.04 D-Con Ver.22.01 NIB-E2e Ver.2.25

PSPCL Ver.15.11

GP30F ICORE Ver.32.01 and later PCL5e Ver.12.03

IP Ver.17.01 and later D-Con Ver.3.01

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GP-GEN-002

SERVICE BULLETIN COPIER

Model: Printer Board-P2

LOCATION: Printer Board-P2 SUBJECT: Firmware Version Up (ver. 15.12)

1. Outline

Printer Board-P2 ( PCL5e Printer Board for GP55-30) Ver.15.12 was released.

2. Details

As Printer Board-P2 ver.15.12 was released, the modification from ver.12.03 fixes the following problem:

- The data transferring via NIB-E2/E2e has some difficulty and the printing job fails.

3. Combinations of ROMs

GP55F MMI Ver.50.18 MDC NCORE Ver.84.02 and later

IP Ver.43.01 NIB-E2 Ver.31.04 D-Con Ver.22.01 NIB-E2e Ver.2.25

PCL5e Ver.15.12

GP30F ICORE Ver.32.01 and later

IP Ver.17.01 and later D-Con Ver.3.01

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Canon

Issued by Canon Europa N.V.

No.: GP-GEN-003

(97QAB-0039)

DATE:19.12.97

SERVICE BULLETIN COPIER

Model: Multi PDL Board-B1

Printer Board-P3

LOCATION: Multi PDL Board-B1 / Printer Board-P3 SUBJECT: Firmware Version Up (ver. 4.01)

1. Outline

Multi PDL Board-B1 and Printer Board-P3 ver.4.01 were released.

2. Details

As Multi PDL Board-B1 and Printer Board-P3 ver.4.01 were released., the modification from ver.3.04 fixes the following problem:

When “Multi Size/Orientation Job” is selected by the GP PCL Printer Driver and printing is executed with “GP Envelope Feeder Attachment” installed, printing on an envelope turns upside down.

3. Combinations of ROMs

GP200/215 IP Ver.42.05 and later

D-Con Ver.35.04 and later PRCON Ver.7.01 PS/PCL Ver.4.01 PCL5e Ver.4.01 NIB-E3 Ver.30.06 NIB-E3e Ver.2.24

4. Remarks

When printing is executed on an envelope using Post Script Printer Driver, it is necessary to execute print

after “Rotated Landscape” is selected with User Interface of the PS Driver.

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Canon

Issued by Canon Europa N.V.

No.: GP-GEN-004

(97QAB-0040)

DATE:19.12.97

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