Erasing Volatile Memory; Erasing Non-Volatile Memory - Lexmark MS312 User Manual

Securing the printer

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

MS312 and MS317 non-volatile memory erase
Erasing non‑volatile memory
1
Turn off the printer.
2
From the printer control panel, hold down
Release the buttons only when the Configuration menu appears.
Press the arrow buttons until Wipe All Settings appears, and then press
3
The printer will restart several times during this process.
Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer
memory.
Press the arrow buttons until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press
4
The printer will perform a power‑on reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
MS315, MS415, and MS417 non-volatile memory erase
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 on the keypad 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.
Press the up or down arrow button until Wipe All Settings appears.
3
The printer will restart several times during this process.
Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer
memory.
4
Navigate to:
Back > Exit Config Menu
The printer will perform a power‑on reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
and the right arrow button while turning the printer on.
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