Dell S5840cdn, User Manual

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Securing the printer
Erasing printer memory
To erase volatile memory or buffered data in your printer, turn off 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 off 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.
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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 27 .
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