Lexmark MS826 Users Guide PDF - Page 98

Securing the printer 98 Note: This process can take from several minutes to more than an hour, making the printer unavailable for other tasks. Encrypting the printer hard disk This process erases all contents in the hard disk. If necessary, back up important data from the printer before starting the encryption. 1 From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Security > Disk Encryption > Start encryption For non-touch-screen printer models, press 2 Follow the instructions on the display. to navigate through the settings. Notes: • To avoid loss of data, do not turn off the printer during the encryption process. • This process can take from several minutes to more than an hour, making the printer unavailable for other tasks. • After encryption, the printer automatically restarts. Restoring factory default settings 1 From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Device > Restore Factory Defaults For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings. 2 In the Restore Settings menu, select the settings that you want to restore. 3 Select RESTORE. 4 Follow the instructions on the display. Statement of Volatility Type of memory Volatile memory Non-volatile memory Description The printer uses standard random access memory (RAM) to buffer temporarily user data during simple print and copy jobs. The printer may use two forms of non-volatile memory: EEPROM and NAND (flash memory). Both types are used to store the operating system, printer settings, network information, scanner and bookmark settings, and embedded solutions.