Initializing Flash Memory

Saved e-mail templates and other data are stored in memory.

Initialize memory by following the procedure below.

Note

When you initialize memory, the following data is deleted.

  • The job data saved with [Secure Print], [Encrypted Secure Print], [Store to Printer] or [ID Secure Job].

  • Custom demo data

  • Form data

  1. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel.

  2. Press or several times and press [Admin Setup].

  3. Enter the administrator name and password and press [OK].

    The factory default administrator name and password are "admin" and "aaaaaa" respectively.

  4. Press or several times and press [Manage Unit].

  5. Press [Storage Maintenance Setup].

  6. Press [Initial Lock] to change the display to [Disable].

  7. Press [Back].

  8. Press [Flash Memory Setup] or select a storage to format from "HDD Setup".

  9. Press [Initialize].

  10. If HDD is selected in Step 9, press [Format Partition], and then select from the following types. The menu in Step 11 appears only when "HDD Setup" is selected.

    Available selection types:

    PCL, Common, PS

    Memo

    Select from 2 ways of initializing memory.

    • [Initialize]: Initializes the range of open area of Flash (displayed on File List).

    • [Format Partition]: Initializes user information.

  11. Press [Yes] on the confirmation screen.