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  • xcopytech
    Service Manager

    1,000+ Posts
    • Aug 2006
    • 1783

    #1

    Canon IR HDD

    Hi,

    Does anyone know is it possible to replace original System 20GB HDD in Canon IR series with bigger 40 or 60 GB.

    Also still need system software for Canon IR 3300.

    Thanks.


    Regards.
  • Kopyrtek
    Copier Psychologist

    250+ Posts
    • Jan 2007
    • 407

    #2
    You can use a bigger HDD,i think it will only "see" the size that it needs to operate.

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    • Copier_Guy
      Senior Tech

      500+ Posts
      • May 2007
      • 543

      #3
      You can use a larger drive but it has to be encoded for Canon, otherwise the system software won't load using the Service Support Tool.

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      • Kopyrtek
        Copier Psychologist

        250+ Posts
        • Jan 2007
        • 407

        #4
        Thanks copierguy,i forgot about that.The drives we use are Toshiba,they are the most likely to be good for Canon.

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        • xcopytech
          Service Manager

          1,000+ Posts
          • Aug 2006
          • 1783

          #5
          IR HDD

          Hi,So I can use some of toshiba HDD for laptops. Is there any remarks for those HDD`s or I can use any toshiba laptop HDD.Thanks

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          • Copier_Guy
            Senior Tech

            500+ Posts
            • May 2007
            • 543

            #6
            No, you have to use a HDD that's specifically encoded for Canon iR devices. You have to buy them from Canon, although I understand there are a few aftermarket companies that sell them. They don't always work so well, but for the most part, they will do the job. I beleive the HDD's are made by Toshiba, and now that I think about it, the specs (Size) have to be the same as the HDD you remove.

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            • Canonzac

              #7
              No it is not possible because of the systems software. It might allow you to use it but it will not use all the harddrives memory. The software has set partition in it.

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              • freedomtt
                Technician

                50+ Posts
                • Jul 2007
                • 50

                #8
                You can use a Toshiba HDD not purchased from Canon. If you have the SST you can load the system software onto the blank HDD. This is what we do everytime we need to replace a HDD, it is by for more cost effective.

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                • Copier_Guy
                  Senior Tech

                  500+ Posts
                  • May 2007
                  • 543

                  #9
                  Originally posted by freedomtt
                  You can use a Toshiba HDD not purchased from Canon. If you have the SST you can load the system software onto the blank HDD. This is what we do everytime we need to replace a HDD, it is by for more cost effective.
                  What Vendor do you get those HDDs from?

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                  • freedomtt
                    Technician

                    50+ Posts
                    • Jul 2007
                    • 50

                    #10
                    Most recently we purchased the hard drives from Computer Giants. We have used other vendors in the past but I don't have the info handy. If my memory serves me correctly I believe they were around $50 each.

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                    • Copier_Guy
                      Senior Tech

                      500+ Posts
                      • May 2007
                      • 543

                      #11
                      Thanks Freedomtt. I'll check them out. That's a great price.

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                      • RedRed

                        #12
                        We also use the Hard drives from Computer Giants. Great $$$ savings. You can get the 20G or the 40G ( Needed for the iR2220 and iR3320 models) We Have also used them in the new 70 and 30 series. Memory Experts sells them too. Cheaper than Canon but more expensive than Computer Giants.

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                        • indyman73

                          #13
                          Just an fyi...If you go into the c:\ServTool folder, where all the service files are stored on your pc. Then find the model you are looking for, there should be a folder called HDFormat. In that folder there should be 1 file that should look something like iR2200-XXxx0007-HDFormat.ift (depending on the version). If you copy that file to your desktop and then change the "ift" at the end to "txt", you can see all the Hard Drives that will work with that particular model. I usually look on a website at Compuvest Corp. for the Drives. You can get new and refurbished, they have been pretty reliable. Just make sure that you look for the right drive, since the list does show more than just the regular 9.5mm laptop drives.

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                          • safedeepblue

                            #14
                            wwwooow

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                            • demitricco

                              #15
                              SST for ir6000

                              where can i buy canon service support tool for ir6000? can you help me find them?
                              my payment method only a bank transfer...

                              thanks

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