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Lexmark C792 Printer Data Cleanup Guide

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This comprehensive guide is essential reading for owners and IT professionals managing Lexmark series printers. It provides detailed instructions on securely erasing all types of stored data, including volatile RAM, settings in non-volatile memory, and hard disk files. Learn professional practices for decommissioning equipment by safely wiping sensitive information, restoring factory default settings, and understanding proper disposal methods like degaussing. Ideal for maintaining data security during printer service, relocation, or retirement.

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Printer Data Cleanup Guide

September 2020 www.lexmark.com

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Page 1 Printer Data Cleanup Guide September 2020 www.lexmark.com
Page 2 Contents Contents Overview........................................................................................................ Types of memory.........................................................
Page 3 Overview Overview This document provides general information and instructions on how to erase the different types of memory and restore the factory default settings in the following printer models: Se...
Page 4 Securing the printer Securing the printer Statement of Volatility Type of memory Description Volatile memory The printer uses standard random access memory (RAM) to buffer temporarily user data during...
Page 5 Securing the printer For printers with LED display Turn off the printer. Open the front door. Press and hold while turning on the printer. Release only when the control panel light sequence matches th...
Page 6 Securing the printer Press until the control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the following illustration, and then press . ‑ Blinking yellow ‑ Blinking yellow Note: The printer resta...
Page 7 Securing the printer For printers with non-touch-screen display Depending on your printer model, from the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Utilities Menu > Format Flash > Yes Settings &...
Page 8 Securing the printer Erasing hard disk memory This procedure clears all settings, applications, pending job, and fax data stored in the printer. It also erases all contents on the hard disk. The print...
Page 9 Notices Notices Edition notice September 2020 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PU...
Page 10 Index Index deleting files on printer hard types of memory 3 disk 7 deleting flash memory 6 volatile memory 4 erasing 4 erasing hard disk memory 8 erasing non‑volatile memory 4 erasing printer memory ...

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Published June 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do when disposing of a printer with a hard disk?

To guarantee data erasure, you must physically destroy the hard disk using methods like degaussing, crushing, or milling.

How is volatile memory (RAM) cleared?

Because RAM needs power to keep information, simply turn off the printer to erase buffered data.

Which types of data are stored in non-volatile memory?

Non-volatile memory stores crucial settings like the operating system, network configuration, and embedded solutions.