Erasing Hard Disk Data - Lexmark C54x Administrator's Manual

Securing data
Modifying scheduled disk wiping from the Embedded Web Server
1
If you have enabled the Manual Wiping mode to set a schedule for disk wiping, then click Scheduled Disk Wiping
and do the following:
a
Use the Time and Day(s) lists to schedule the disk wiping, and then click Add.
b
If necessary, repeat the step to schedule additional times for disk wiping.
2
Set the Disk Wiping method (Automatic, Manual, or Scheduled) that matches the selected Wiping Mode:
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Single Pass—Overwrite the hard disk in a single pass with a repeating bit pattern.
•
Multi‑pass—Overwrite the hard 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. Use
this method to wipe highly confidential information.
3
Click Submit.

Erasing hard disk data

Completely erase the hard disk data to wipe it clean when doing any of the following:
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Decommissioning the device
• Replacing the hard disk
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Moving the device to a different department or location
•
Preparing the device to be serviced by someone outside the organization
•
Removing the device from the premises of service
Warning—Potential Damage: This action deletes all the contents of a hard disk, including font data, forms data,
macros, and any buffered fax, Confidential Print, or Print and Hold data.
Access the Complete Wipe Disk or the Erase Hard Disk option from the Configuration menu or from the Embedded
Web Server.
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Click Settings > Security > Restore Factory Defaults > Erase Hard Disk.
Note: Some settings are available only in the latest device firmware versions.
2
Select the check box to confirm.
3
Select either of the following:
• Single Pass Erase—Overwrite the hard disk in a single pass.
• Multiple Pass Erase—Overwrite the hard 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. Use this method when wiping highly confidential information.
4
Click Submit.
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