topic Re: How to revert to original Firmware and drivers in Printer Software & Networking

imageCLASS MF731Cdw - How to revert to original Firmware and drivers

HarryZeg — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:48:04 GMT

My prints are there very light, faded. Onboard printer options to repair will not work. Printer panel says it can't fix. I think this all happened when I updated the firmware and installed newer drivers. Are there instructions how to revert ot the original firmware and drivers to see if they are a fix.

Thanks, HarryZ

Re: How to revert to original Firmware and drivers

SamanthaW — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:01:15 GMT

Hi!

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Re: How to revert to original Firmware and drivers

HarryZeg — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:39:05 GMT

Sorry Samantha.

I am so disturbed with my MF731CDW's queer behavior and my frustration trying to resolve its problems I forgot to tell you the obvious, the model number.

Here is what I asked: My prints are there very light or faded. Onboard printer options to repair itself will not work. Printer panel says it can't fix. I think this all happened when I updated the firmware and installed newer drivers. Are there instructions HOW TO REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE and DRIVERS to see if they are a fiX.

I am not finding my original CDs and would appreciate being told which are the files online at the printer's download page.

Thank you for your help and guidance, HarryZeg

Re: MF731CDW: How to revert to original Firmware and drivers

shadowsports — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:20:09 GMT

Hi HarryZeg,

Firmware downgrades are not officially supported by Canon. Here's what I suggest. Your MF731Cdw has a 3 yr warranty. Start by registering the device in your MyCanon portal to see your support options. After registering I would contact support.

MyCanon

All drivers for your printer are available on its support portal.

MF731Cdw

You may want to consider resetting the device as a first step. I'd also make a quick sweep of my printer driver properties and ensure you haven't inadvertently changed a setting and saved those as the default. I have two Canon lasers and I've updated the firmware on both many, many times. I print from Windows, Mac, IOS, and Android. I use Canon toners and get consistent results.