Initializing Flash Memory

Flash memory stores data such as form data, etc.

Use the following steps to initialize.

Note

  • When you initialize flash memory, the following data is deleted.

    • Data stored in [Shared Print] or [Private Print]

    • Form data

  1. Press the scroll button several times to select [Admin Setup] and press the «ENTER» button.

  2. Enter the administrator password using the numeric (0-9) keys, and press the «ENTER» button.

    Memo

    • The factory default administrator password is "123456". If the administrator password is changed, enter the updated password.

  3. Press the scroll button to select [Others Setup] and press the «ENTER» button.

  4. Press the scroll button to select [Flash Memory Setup] and press the «ENTER» button.

  5. Select [Initialize] or [Format Partition] and press the «ENTER» button.

  6. When [Execute] is displayed, press the «ENTER» button.

    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. You can format the PCL/Common/PS partitions respectively.

  7. Press the scroll button to select [Yes] on the confirmation screen, and press the «ENTER» button.

    To cancel initialization, select [No] in this screen.

  8. When the confirmation screen is displayed again, press the scroll button or to select [Yes] and press the «ENTER» button.

    The machine reboots and the standby screen appears.

Memo

  • When [No] is selected in the confirmation screen, the screen returns to the regular menu display. However, this does not mean that initialization has been canceled. Initialization will be executed when the power is next turned on.