Data Security; Initialize All Data/Settings Function - Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4700 Series Service Manual

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C. Data Security
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4700 Series machines offer several ways
to protect and secure data. It is strongly recommended that a back up and
security system is in place, along with an antivirus protection system to make
sure that no data on the hard disk drives are lost, stolen, or compromised.
There are several security methods available from Canon U.S.A., Inc. that
appropriately addresses a customer's need for securing data. If a customer
has any data security concerns, please contact the dealer for more
information.
1. Customer
Data/Settings)
2. imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX Trusted Platform Module
3. Standard HDD Data Erase Kit
4. Standard HDD Encryption Kit
5. Optional HDD Mirroring Kit-J1
6. Standard Digital User Signature PDF
7. Standard Encrypted Secure Print
30 The HDD mirroring feature requires two hard drives. Either one additional 2.5 inch/250 GB
HDD-N1 to go with the standard 250 GB HDD, or two 2.5 inch/1 TB HDD-P1s, which
replaces the standard 250 GB HDD.
CAUTION
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is not liable for any damages resulting from the loss
or corruption of data. (See
1.

Initialize All Data/Settings Function

The Initialize All Data/Settings function is a standard function on all
Canon devices. This setting is available in the Management Mode, to
which the system administrator must authenticate. Performing this
function, erases all user information on the hard disk drive of the machine
(e.g., contact information, Advance Box and Mail Box data, network
settings, and image data).
IMPORTANT
The Initialize All Data/Settings function deletes the FAT (File Allocation
Table) and overwrites the target HDD data area with "0" (zeros) one
time.
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Initialization Function
on p. ii for further details.)
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