<p>I have been using someone else’s copier/scanner to copy some business documents; to be responsible I should wipe the memory so they remain confidential. I found a way to check the fax memory (empty) but how do I delete the scanner/copier memory? There is nothing in the manual about it. This one happens to be a Canon.</p>
<p>The recommended way is to use the install disks to erase it. And sometimes on the computer that uses it - I’m assuming this is the setup - there is utility software which allows a reset.</p>
<p>That’s assuming there is a drive of some sort that stores a fair amount of information. If it’s just memory, if it only stores x number of pages, you can run a bunch of junk pages through to displace what’s currently being stored.</p>
<p>I suggest googling the thing’s model number for the manual.</p>
<p>I am not sure you can do it. But there might be a hardware reset bottom. If you press it, it will also wipe out all the phone numbers and other settings in the memory.</p>
<p>I don’t think I’ve ever made an attempt to clear a copier’s memory. If I go to Kinko’s or somewhere else and make a copy, I guess I just rely on the next guy being as disinterested or as illiterate as me in trying to harvest what’s saved after I leave. If something’s scanned to a computer, I can see it’ll leave its fingerprints on the hard drive. I’d hate for someone I permitted to use my copier to wipe it clean and clear all the fax numbers and other settings in the process.</p>
<p>When you copy tax returns etc at Kinko’s or Staples, it’s all in their copier memory…and not much you can do about it.</p>
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<p>That’s a really good point. I’m not sure if you’d be able to just wipe the one thing from the memory instead of clearing out all of your friend’s history and settings.</p>
<p>There is nothing in the memory at all, so no problem with that.</p>
<p>I should rephrase #7, there are no numbers or personalizing details saved, but I do believe the scanned pages are there somewhere.</p>
<p>yes, the fax machine memory will keep the most recent images it gets. So, if the memory is 4 meg, for example. If you want to wipe the memory, just fax some black pages to yourself, make it big enough to overflow the 4 meg fax machine memory. I am not sure the 4 meg will hold how many pages, but try 100 pages first. If it is 30 seconds per page, 100 pages will take an hour of your time.</p>
<p>Of course, if the machine has 100 meg… then you will be there the whole day.</p>