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Initializing the Machine with the Erase All Memory Function
Overwrite and erase all data stored on the internal storage when you relocate or dispose of
the machine. The device settings stored on the machine's memory are initialized.
For details about using the machine after executing Erase All Memory, contact your service
representative.
If your machine is equipped with the Enhanced Security SSD Option, the SSD
automatically discards the encryption key, making it impossible to decrypt the data on the
SSD before the data is erased using the selected overwriting method.
If the main power switch is turned off before the Erase All Memory process is completed,
overwriting will be stopped and data will be left on the internal storage. Do not stop the
overwrite mid-process. Doing so will damage the internal storage.
Before you start the Erase All Memory process, we recommend that you back up the
user codes, the counters for each user code, and the Address Book. You can back up the
user codes and the counters for each user code using Device Manager NX. For details,
see Device Manager NX Help. You can back up the Address Book using the control
panel.
Backing Up/Restoring the Address Book Using Control Panel
If the method of Random Numbers is selected and overwrite three times is set, the Erase
All Memory process takes up to 2 hours and 15 minutes. You cannot operate the
machine during overwriting.
The Erase All Memory function also clears the machine's security settings, so that neither
machine nor user administration will be possible. Ensure that users do not save any data
on the machine after the Erase All Memory process is completed.
1. Log in to the machine as the machine administrator on the control panel.
Logging in to the Machine as an Administrator
When custom-privileges administrators are registered, you can log in to the machine as a
custom-privileges administrator with the Data Management privilege as well.
Logging in to the Machine as a Custom-Privileges Administrator
2. On the Home screen, press [Settings].
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