Erasing volatile memory
The volatile memory (RAM) installed in your printer requires a power source to retain information. To erase the buffered
data, simply turn off the printer.
Erasing non
‑
volatile memory
1
Turn off the printer.
2
From the printer control panel, hold down
and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. Release
the buttons only when the Configuration menu appears.
3
Press the arrow buttons until
Wipe All Settings
appears, and then press
.
The printer will restart several times during this process.
Note:
Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer
memory.
4
Press the arrow buttons until
Exit Config Menu
appears, and then press
.
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
Lexmark security Web page
.
You can also see the
Embedded Web Server Administrator’s Guide
for additional information:
1
Go to
http://support.lexmark.com
, and then navigate to
Software and Solutions
>
Other Applications
.
2
Click the
Manuals
tab, and then select the
Embedded Web Server Administrator’s Guide
.
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