Statement of Volatility
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Statement of Volatility

Your printer contains various types of memory that can store device and network settings, and user data.
Type of memory
Description
Volatile memory
Your printer uses standard
random access memory
 (RAM) to temporarily buffer user data during simple print jobs.
Non-volatile memory
Your printer may use two forms of non-volatile memory: EEPROM and NAND (flash memory). Both types are used to store operating system, device settings, and network information.
Erase the content of any installed printer memory in the following circumstances:
  • The printer is being decommissioned.
  • The printer is being moved to a different department or location.
  • The printer is being serviced by someone from outside your organization.
  • The printer is being removed from your premises for service.
  • The printer is being sold to another organization.

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