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You can erase all the data on the hard disk by writing over it. This is useful if you relocate or dispose of your machine.
The following data will also be erased by Erase All Memory. For details about using the machine after executing Erase All Memory, contact your sales representative.
User codes
Counters under each user code
User stamps
Data stored in the Address Book
Printer fonts downloaded by users
Applications using Embedded Software Architecture
SSL server certificates
Machine's network settings
If the main power switch is turned off before "Erase All Memory" is completed, overwriting will be stopped and data will be left on the hard disk.
Do not stop the overwrite mid-process. Doing so will damage the hard disk.
We recommend that before you erase the hard disk, you use Device Manager NX to back up the user codes, the counters for each user code, and the Address Book. The Address Book can also be backed up using Web Image Monitor. For details, see Device Manager NX Help or Web Image Monitor Help.
The only operation possible during the "Erase All Memory" process is pausing. If "Random Numbers" is selected and overwrite 3 times is set, the "Erase All Memory" process takes up to 4 hours and 45 minutes.
The "Erase All Memory" function also clears the machine's security settings, so that neither machine nor user administration will be possible. Ensure that users do not save any data on the machine after "Erase All Memory" has completed.
