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Backing Up the Encryption Key

The encryption key can be backed up. Specify whether to save it to an SD card or to print it.

Important

  • The encryption key is required for data recovery if the machine malfunctions. Be sure to store the encryption key safely for retrieving backup data.

1Log in as the machine administrator from the control panel.

2Press [System Settings].

3Press [Administrator Tools].

4Press [Down arrow keyNext] 3 times.

5Press [Machine Data Encryption Settings].

6Press [Back Up Encryption Key].

Operation panel screen illustration

7Select the backup method.

If you have selected [Save to SD Card], insert an SD card into the media slot on the side of the control panel and press [OK]. When the machine's data encryption key is backed up, press [Exit].

For details about inserting the SD card, see "Inserting/Removing a Memory Storage Device", Getting Started.

If you have selected [Print on Paper], press the [Start] key and print out the machine's data encryption key.

8Press [Exit].

9Log out.