Initializing All Data/Settings

You can restore all of the machine settings to the factory default values. Since data remaining in the memory is overwritten with meaningless values, this prevents external leaks of confidential data when disposing of the machine. Administrator privileges are required in order to perform initialization.


Before initializing, make sure that there are no documents being processed or waiting to be processed. These documents will be deleted when initialization is performed. Do not turn OFF the machine during initialization. Doing so may lead to defects in the memory of the machine. Initialization may take 30 minutes or more to complete. The machine cannot be used during the initialization process. If you perform <Initialize All Data/Settings> when the Copy Card Reader is attached, it is necessary to reinstall the Copy Card Reader. For more information, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

Before initializing, make sure that there are no documents being processed or waiting to be processed. These documents will be deleted when initialization is performed.

Do not turn OFF the machine during initialization. Doing so may lead to defects in the memory of the machine.

Initialization may take 30 minutes or more to complete. The machine cannot be used during the initialization process.

If you perform <Initialize All Data/Settings> when the Copy Card Reader is attached, it is necessary to reinstall the Copy Card Reader. For more information, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.


Before performing initialization Back up your important data or export it as a file. Machine setting information Importing/Exporting the Setting Data User authentication information registered in the local device for personal authentication management Registering User Information in the Local Device When using a password to protect the security policy settings You need to enter the password to initialize the machine settings. Using a Password to Protect the Security Policy Settings

Before performing initialization

Back up your important data or export it as a file.

Machine setting information Importing/Exporting the Setting Data

User authentication information registered in the local device for personal authentication management Registering User Information in the Local Device

When using a password to protect the security policy settings

You need to enter the password to initialize the machine settings. Using a Password to Protect the Security Policy Settings

Press

Press <Management Settings>

<Initialize All Data/Settings>.

Press <Yes>.

Initialization is performed. After the process is complete, the machine restarts and the Initialize All Data/Settings Report is printed.

When the <A security policy is applied to this device.> message is displayed, a password must be entered by the security administrator. For more information, contact your security administrator. Applying a Security Policy to the Machine


Although the job log information can be deleted by initializing all data/settings, the result of printing the Initialize All Data/Settings Report is recorded in the print log. Checking the Printing Status and History

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It is also possible to individually select some machine settings and restore their factory default values. Settings/Registration