Ricoh IM 550F Field Service Manual page 193

2.Installation
10. Enter the number of times that you want to overwrite using the ten keys, and then press [#].
The Random Numbers method overwrites the data using random numbers. You can set the
overwrite to be performed anywhere from 1-9 times, with a default of 3 times.
11. Press [OK].
12. Log out.
13. Check the display and make sure that the Data Overwrite icon appears.
When Auto Erase Memory is enabled, the Data Overwrite icon will be indicated at the bottom of the
panel display.
14. Take a test copy, and then make sure that the Data Overwrite icon changes from "Dirty" (solid) to
"Dirty" (blinking), and then to "Clear".
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If the Data Overwrite icon does not change to Clear, check to see if there are any active
Sample Print or Locked Print jobs. A Sample Print or Locked Print job can only be overwritten
after it has been executed.
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The Dirty icon blinks while the overwrite is in progress.
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If you use your machine for a while with Auto Erase Memory disabled, and then suddenly
enable it, the overwrite process may take 10 or more hours depending on HDD usage.
Data Overwrite icon:
Icon Icon
name
Dirty
Clear
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This icon is displayed when there is temporary data to be overwritten, and
flashes during overwriting.
This icon is displayed when there is no temporary data to be overwritten.
Explanation