The Auto Erase Memory function can be enabled by the following procedure.

  1. Log in as the machine administrator from the operation panel.
  2. Press the [Settings] icon.
  3. Press [Machine Features Settings].
  4. Press [System Settings].
  5. Press [Administrator Tools].
  6. Press [Next] three times.
  7. Press [Auto Erase Memory Setting].
  8. Press [On].
  9. Select the method of overwriting.
    If you select [NSA] or [DoD], proceed to step 12.
    If you select [Random Numbers], proceed to step 10.
  10. Press [Change].
  11. Enter the number of times that you want to overwrite using the number keys, and then press [#].
  12. Press [OK]. Auto Erase Memory is set.
  13. Log out.
  14. Check the display and make sure that the overwrite erase icon appears.

  15. Check the overwrite erase icon.
    The icon [1] is lit when there is temporary data to be overwritten and blinks during overwriting.
    The icon [2] is lit when there is no temporary data to be overwritten.

    Icon [1]

    This icon is lit when there is temporary data to be overwritten and blinks during overwriting.

    Icon [2]

    This icon is lit when there is no temporary data to be overwritten.