The actual firmware upgrade using LAN Connection took several minutes upgrading firmware 1, 2 and 3 (no firmware 4 in my printer) ending as described in chapter 2-3 step 8 "Firmware update is complete. I would also recommend printing the "System Manager Data List" as it provides the network configuration settings).
Unpacking the files and following the accompanying "UST Operation Guide wm.pdf" didn't give any problems (I would though recommend documenting the existing settings before upgrading, as described in chapter 2-4 specifying how to print the "User Data List". I provided the printer serial-no as required and downloaded the v10.55 firmware upgrade. It didn't, - and I still don't know whether the problem lies in the upgrade procedure or in the firmware upgrade itself. So I looked for any other updates available on the Canon European support site and found a new firmware release v10.04 for: MF8380Cdw / MF8360Cdn / MF8340CdnĪs my MF8340Cdn was still on the original v01.28 firmware and as Canon states it in the update presentation "enables it to function correctly", - I thought that this new firmware might enable the printer to function correctly with the new Windows 10 ready printer drivers. 30th 2015) on my Windows 7 Ultimate workstation, the first print to my MF8340Cdn stalled in the spool queue.
This is what I did experience (hopefully the description might help other Canon i-Sensys printer owners finding it, when Googling for a solution):Īfter having upgraded the i-Sensys MF8300 family printer drivers to v20.55 (Windows 10 ready and dated Nov. The factory reset described above by Pete Smith solved the problem! Similar solutions are provided by Udo Rader at BestSolution and on the Super Users site. I lost network communication to my i-Sensys MF8340Cdn printer after a Canon Firmware Upgrade.
Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows Server 2003, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.I have used the solution provided by Pete Smith to solve a LAN network connection problem, - not being able to find any help on Canon on-line support! Speed Details Copying : up to 21 ppm ( A4 ) Printing : up to 21 ppm ( A4 ) Transmission Memory Capacity Up to 256 pagesįeatures Answering machine interface, dual-line fax capabilityĭocument & Media Handling Details ADF - 35 sheets Paper cassette - 250 sheets Output tray - 100 sheets Reception Memory Capacity Up to 256 pages Original Size Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) Max Printing Resolution Up to 1200 x 600 dpi Max Copying Resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi Product Description Canon ImageCLASS MF4690 - multifunction ( B/W )ĭevice Type Fax / copier / printer / scannerĭimensions (WxDxH) 15.4 in x 17.4 in x 14.6 in The device then informs the user when it is safe to remove the drive.
Fast and convenient, the scan-to-USB memory feature allows a user to insert a portable jump drive to the front USB port on the device and scan documents directly to the drive in the user's choice of file formats. The device will also store e-mail addresses and fax numbers for expedient sending of documents. Documents can be scanned in various file formats and be e-mailed and/or faxed directly from the device, without need of a computer. The advanced send features built into the network-ready imageCLASS MF4690 model provide for efficient and easy-to-use electronic document management workflows.