Ricoh MP C6502 series Operation Manual page 1113

4. Preventing Leakage of Information from Machines
Temporary data is overwritten multiple times with random numbers. The number of overwrites can
be selected from 1 to 9.
• The default method for overwriting is "Random Numbers", and the default number of overwrites is
3.
• NSA stands for "National Security Agency", U.S.A.
• DoD stands for "Department of Defense", U.S.A.
Using Auto Erase Memory
• When Auto Erase Memory is set to [On], temporary data that remained on the hard disk when
Auto Erase Memory was set to [Off] might not be overwritten.
• If the main power switch is turned off before Auto Erase Memory is completed, overwriting will stop
and data will be left on the hard disk.
• Do not stop the overwrite mid-process. Doing so will damage the hard disk.
• Should the main power switch be turned off before Auto Erase Memory is completed, overwriting
will continue once the main power switch is turned back on.
• If an error occurs before overwriting is completed, turn off the main power. Turn it on, and then
repeat from step 1.
1. Log in as the machine administrator from the control panel.
2. Press [System Settings].
3. Press [Administrator Tools].
4. Press [ Next] three times.
5. Press [Auto Erase Memory Setting].
6. Press [On].
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