Erasing printer hard disk memory
Notes:
•
Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed.
•
Configuring Erase Temporary Data Files in the printer menus lets you remove residual confidential
material left by print jobs by securely overwriting files that have been marked for deletion.
Using the printer control panel
1
Turn off the printer.
2
Hold down
2
and
6
while turning the printer on. Release the buttons only when the screen with the progress
bar appears.
The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. When the printer is
fully turned on, a list of functions appears on the printer display.
3
Press the up or down arrow button until
Wipe Disk
appears, and then select one of the following:
•
Wipe disk (fast)
—This lets you overwrite the disk with all zeroes in a single pass.
•
Wipe disk (secure)
—This lets you overwrite the 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. Highly confidential information should be wiped using this method.
4
Press the up or down arrow button until
Yes
appears, and then proceed with disk wiping.
Notes:
•
A status bar will indicate the progress of the disk wiping task.
•
Disk wiping can take from several minutes to more than an hour, during which the printer will be
unavailable for other user tasks.
5
Navigate to:
Back
>
Exit Config Menu
The printer will perform a power
‑
on reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
Finding printer security information
In high-security environments, it may be necessary to take additional steps to make sure that confidential data
stored in the printer cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons. For more information, visit the
.
You can also see the
Embedded Web Server — Security: Administrator’s Guide
for additional information:
1
, and then navigate to
Support & Downloads
> select your printer.
2
Click the
Manuals
tab, and then select
Embedded Web Server — Security: Administrator’s Guide
.
Securing the printer
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Summary of Contents for C2132
Page 1: ...C2132 User s Guide June 2017 www lexmark com Machine type s 5027 Model s 639...
Page 133: ...2 Open the top door 1 2 3 Remove the toner cartridges 1 2 Maintaining the printer 133...
Page 138: ...16 Insert the waste toner bottle 17 Insert the right side cover Maintaining the printer 138...
Page 142: ...2 Open the top door 1 2 3 Remove the toner cartridges 1 2 Maintaining the printer 142...
Page 152: ...Settings General Settings Factory Defaults Restore Now Managing the printer 152...
Page 156: ...Below the fuser In the fuser access door 3 Close the front door Clearing jams 156...
