Lexmark MS810 User Manual page 175

Using MS812de
Type of memory
Hard disk memory
Erase the content of any installed printer memory in the following circumstances:
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The printer is being decommissioned.
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The printer hard disk is being replaced.
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The printer is being moved to a different department or location.
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The printer is being serviced by someone from outside your organization.
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The printer is being removed from your premises for service.
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The printer is being sold to another organization.
Disposing of a printer hard disk
Note: Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed.
In high‑security environments, it may be necessary to take additional steps to make sure that confidential data
stored in the printer hard disk cannot be accessed when the printer—or its hard disk—is removed from your
premises.
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Degaussing—Flushes the hard disk with a magnetic field that erases stored data
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Crushing—Physically compresses the hard disk to break component parts and render them unreadable
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Milling—Physically shreds the hard disk into small metal bits
Note: Most data can be erased electronically, but the only way to guarantee that all data is completely
erased is to physically destroy each hard disk where data is stored.
Erasing volatile memory
The volatile memory (RAM) installed in your printer requires a power source to retain information. To erase the
buffered data, simply turn off the printer.
Erasing non‑volatile memory
Erase individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and embedded solutions by following
these steps:
1
Turn off the printer.
2
Hold down 2 and 6 while turning the printer on. Release the buttons only when the screen with the progress
bar appears.
The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. When the printer is
fully turned on, a list of functions appears on the printer display, instead of the standard home screen icons.
3
Touch Wipe All Settings.
The printer restarts several times during this process.
Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer
memory.
4
Touch Back > Exit Config Menu.
Description
Some printers have a hard disk drive installed. The printer
hard disk is designed for device-specific functionality.
This lets the device retain buffered user data from
complex print jobs, as well as form data, and font data.
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