Securing the printer
Erasing printer memory
To erase volatile memory or buered data in your printer, turn o the printer.
To erase non ‑volatile memory or individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and
embedded solutions, do the following:
1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Maintenance > Out of Service Erase.
2 Select the Sanitize all information on nonvolatile memory check box, and then touch ERASE.
3 Follow the instructions on the display.
Erasing printer hard disk memory
1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Maintenance > Out of Service Erase.
2 Select the Sanitize all information on hard disk check box, and then touch ERASE.
3 Follow the instructions on the display.
Note: This process can take from several minutes to more than an hour, making the printer unavailable
for other tasks.
Configuring printer hard disk encryption
1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Security > Disk Encryption > Start Encryption.
Note: Enabling disk encryption erases the contents of the hard disk. If necessary, back up important data
from the printer before starting the encryption.
2 Follow the instructions on the display.
Notes:
• Do not turn o the printer during the encryption process. Loss of data can occur.
• Disk encryption can take from several minutes to more than an hour, making the printer unavailable
for other tasks.
• After encryption, the printer returns to the home screen.
Restoring factory default settings
From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Restore Factory Defaults > Restore Settings > Restore all
settings > RESTORE > Start.
For more information, see
“Erasing printer memory” on page 53.
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