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. Step 6: Press Yes and tap OK to confirm the operation.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! Step 5: Choose the Reset All option and click OK. Step 3: Click OK and then scroll to Reset Setting with the arrow buttons. Step 2: Find and choose Device Settings using the arrow buttons. Step 1: Press the Setup option on your Canon printer. Then your Canon printer will be reset to factory settings successfully. Step 4: Keep the Power button pressed down and press the Stop button 5 times. Step 2: Click on the Stop button, and then tap the Power button for 2 seconds. Step 1: Turn off the target Canon printer by pressing the Power button. How to reset a Canon printer to factory settings? Here are detailed steps for that. However, if you use an old model Canon printer, you won’t find the Reset button and you need to reset the printer manually. Sometimes, you can see the word “ Stop/Reset” above a button. On come models, the Reset button is the Stop button. Where is the Reset button on a Canon printer? Well, the location varies on different printer models of Canon. Some C anon printers offer a Reset button that can be used to reset printers easily. One method is to use the Reset button, while the other is to utilize the Setup option. You have two options to factory reset Canon printers. Then you will find that your printer is reset. Step 4: Plug the power cable back into the power source and connect the cable to the printer. Step 3: After that, wait 30 seconds at least. Step 2: Remove its power cable from the power source to ensure that your printer is disconnected completely. Step 1: Turn off your Canon printer at first. Though it might not be able to restore the printer to factory settings, it offers you a chance to reset Canon printers. Power Reset Canon PrintersĪ simple way to reset Canon printers is to use power reset. So, you need to set up the printer before using again. What does reset Canon printer mean? Well, your printer will be back to its out-of-the-box settings after a reset.