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Securing the printer
Erasing non‑volatile memory
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Individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and embedded solutions—Erase information
and settings by selecting Wipe All Settings in the Configuration menu.
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Fax data—Erase fax settings and data by selecting Wipe All Settings in the Configuration menu.
1
Turn off the scanner.
2
Hold down
progress bar appears.
The scanner performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. When the scanner is fully
powered up, the touch screen displays a list of functions, instead of the standard home screen icons.
3
Touch Wipe All Settings.
The scanner will reboot several times during this process.
Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, faxes, and passwords in the scanner.
4
Touch Back > Exit Config Menu.
The scanner will power‑on reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
Erasing printer hard disk memory
Notes:
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Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed.
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Configuring Erase Temporary Data Files in the printer menus lets you remove residual confidential material left
by print jobs by securely overwriting files that have been marked for deletion.
Using the printer control panel
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, the touch screen displays a list of functions.
3
Touch Wipe Disk, and then touch one of the following:
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Wipe disk (fast)—This lets you overwrite the disk with all zeroes in a single pass.
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Wipe disk (secure)—This lets you overwrite the disk with random bit patterns several times, followed by a
verification pass. A secure overwrite is compliant with the DoD 5220.22‑M standard for securely erasing data
from a hard disk. Highly confidential information should be wiped using this method.
4
Touch Yes to proceed with disk wiping.
Notes:
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A status bar will indicate the progress of the disk wiping task.
6
MNO
and
while turning the scanner on. Release the buttons only when the screen with the
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