If this mode is performed, the following data stored in the machine are completely erased. It is not normally necessary to use this mode, but it is useful to erase personal or confidential information when returning or disposing of the machine.
Data stored in mail boxes/Advanced Space
Data stored in Fax/I-Fax Inbox (Confidential Fax Inbox/Memory RX Inbox)
Address data stored in the Address Book
Scan settings registered for the Sending function
Mode Memory settings registered for the Copy or Mail Box function
User authentication information registered in the User Access Control for Advanced Space
MEAP applications and license files
Data saved from MEAP applications
The password for the SMS (Service Management Service) login service of MEAP
(If you changed the password, it returns to the default password.)
(If you changed the password, it returns to the default password.)
User authentication information registered in the Local Device Authentication system of SSO-H (Single Sign-On H)
Unsent documents (reserved documents and documents set with the Delayed Send mode)
Job history
Settings/Registration settings
Forms registered for the Superimpose Image mode
Registered forwarding settings
Key Pair and Server Certificate registered in [Certificate Settings] in [Device Management] in Management Settings (from the Settings/Registration screen)
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Before initiating the Initialize All Data/Settings mode, make sure that the data you are erasing is completely unnecessary. Note that Canon will not be liable for any damages resulting from the loss of data.
If the Card Reader is attached to the machine, and does not operate properly after initializing the data, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
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To prevent other users from accidentally erasing all the data on the hard disk, it is recommended to register a System Manager ID and System PIN so that only the System Manager can perform this procedure.
Confirm that there are no current jobs being processed before using the Initialize All Data/Settings mode.
Backup or export any necessary data before erasing the data in the machine. You can backup or export the following data:
Data you can backup using Remote UI
Mail box settings, stored files, stored files in the Advanced Space, and registered forms for Superimpose Image (For information on backing up data, see "Backing Up Stored Data.") Data you can export using Remote UI
Address book, device settings, Settings/Registration settings, printer settings, and paper information (For information on exporting data, see "Import/Export Function.") User authentication information registered in the User Access Control for Advanced Space
License files for MEAP applications (For information on downloading license files, see "Application License Settings.")
User authentication information registered in the Local Device Authentication System of SSO-H (Single Sign-On H) (For information on exporting authentication information, see "Exporting User Data.")
Settings which can be sent using the Device Information Delivery mode (Can only be backed up if you have another machine with the Device Information Delivery mode. It is not necessary to back up this data if you want to use the data already registered in the other machine. For more information on the Device Information Delivery mode, see "Specifying Device Information Delivery Settings.")
Data saved from MEAP applications (Depending on the MEAP application, you may be able to back up this data. For more information, see the manual for the MEAP application you are using.
You cannot access the machine while the hard disk is being initialized.
The Initialize All Data/Settings mode does not delete any data the machine has stored on a server or computer.
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Press 
→ [Management Settings] → [Data Management] → [Initialize All Data/Settings].
→ [Management Settings] → [Data Management] → [Initialize All Data/Settings].2.
Press [Yes].
It may take more than 30 minutes to initialize the hard disk.
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If there are any current jobs being processed, they will be cancelled, and then erased.
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After the hard disk is initialized, the control panel power switch automatically turns OFF and the main power switch of machine automatically switches to OFF.