Firmware is the combination of persistent memory and program code and data stored in it. Typical examples of devices containing firmware are traffic lights, consumer appliances, digital watches, computers, computer peripherals, mobile phones, and digital cameras. The firmware contained in these devices provides the control program for the device. Firmware is held in non-volatile memory devices such as ROM, EPROM, or flash memory.
Canon copier firmware or harddisk software?
This software is called firmware.
I need canon ir8070 firmware
my understanding of the term firmware is that it is software that runs the hardware of a system
firmware is a technical name of computer and its accessories like window is a software and the harddisk that stored on computer is firmware.
because firmware can never be erased because firmware can never be erased
Firmware refers to the system software of a hardware device. Custom firmware takes the place of normal firmware, often adding functionality aspects to the system.
Firmware updates are specific to certain models of Macs. It's possible that the firmware you're trying to install is not the correct firmware for your particular Mac. If the firmware was downloaded by going to  -> Software Updates (or just by running Software Update), then the firmware is likely the correct version, and may just be corrupt. If the firmware was downloaded from Apple's Support Downloads, then it is most likely the incorrect firmware for your Mac.
Firmware is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.
Firmware is the stuff that makes your computer what it is, for example the BIOS is firmware. The computer would be useless without the firmwear. Software is what makes the computer do what you want, such as a word processing program, music program or browser.
Firmware is software saved on a memory chip that can be executed at later times. Malware is malicious software that aims to corrupt your computer.
Update the software in iTunes and it will do it for you.