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Erasing printer memory
To erase volatile memory or buffered data, 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 control panel, navigate to:
>
Device
>
>
Maintenance
>
>
Out of Service Erase
>
>
Sanitize all information on
nonvolatile memory
>
2
Select
Yes
>
.
3
Select either
Start initial setup
or
Leave printer offline
, and then press
.
Restoring factory default settings
1
From the control panel, navigate to:
>
Device
>
>
Restore Factory Defaults
>
>
Restore all settings
>
2
Select
Yes
, and then press
.
Statement of Volatility
Your printer contains various types of memory that can store device and network settings, and user data.
Type of memory
Description
Volatile memory
Your printer uses standard
random access memory
(RAM) to temporarily buffer user data during simple print
jobs.
Non-volatile memory
Your printer may use two forms of non-volatile memory:
EEPROM and NAND (flash memory). Both types are used
to store operating system, device settings, and network
information.
Erase the content of any installed printer memory in the following circumstances:
•
The printer is being decommissioned.
•
The printer is being moved to a different department or location.
•
The printer is being serviced by someone from outside your organization.
•
The printer is being removed from your premises for service.
•
The printer is being sold to another organization.
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