Lexmark MS312dn Laser Printer Printer User Manual


 
Erasing volatile memory
The volatile memory (RAM) installed in your printer requires a power source to retain information. To erase the buffered
data, simply turn off the printer.
Erasing non-volatile memory
MS312 non-volatile memory erase
Erasing nonvolatile memory
1 Turn off the printer.
2 From the printer control panel, hold down and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. Release
the buttons only when the Configuration menu appears.
3 Press the arrow buttons until Wipe All Settings appears, and then press .
The printer will restart several times during this process.
Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer
memory.
4 Press the arrow buttons until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press .
The printer will perform a poweron reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
MS315 and MS415 non-volatile memory erase
Erasing nonvolatile memory
Erase individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and embedded solutions by following these
steps:
1 Turn off the printer.
2 Hold down 2 and 6 on the keypad while turning the printer on. Release the buttons only when the screen with the
progress bar appears.
The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. When the printer is fully
turned on, a list of functions appears on the printer display.
3 Press the up or down arrow button until Wipe All Settings appears.
The printer will restart several times during this process.
Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer
memory.
4 Navigate to:
Back > Exit Config Menu
The printer will perform a poweron reset, and then return to normal operating mode.
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