C654e data overwrite

[nathicana]

I have a Bizhub C654e going to lease return. Is it safe to run Overwrite all data?

This is the one where there are 8 choices for the type of overwrite.

I want the machine to work afterwards without needing firmware loading or formatting.

[Phil B.]

Re: C654e data overwrite

I have a Bizhub C654e going to lease return. Is it safe to run Overwrite all data?
This is the one where there are 8 choices for the type of overwrite.
I want the machine to work afterwards without needing firmware loading or formatting.

when I send lease units back... print the service reports... do the full security.. the new leaser will be responsible for reload

[copier tech]

Re: C654e data overwrite

I have a Bizhub C654e going to lease return. Is it safe to run Overwrite all data?

This is the one where there are 8 choices for the type of overwrite.

I want the machine to work afterwards without needing firmware loading or formatting.

No issues or you can just unset or format the HDD in CE mode.

[Phil B.]

Re: C654e data overwrite

No issues or you can just unset or format the HDD in CE mode.

trying to understand....

UNSET does that WIPE the drive? what if it is left in THAT unit.. then fired back up.. can the controller pick up the old format kernel * like a PC IDE HDD on auto-detect*

wouldn't that bring back the info on the HDD or does it do a wipe during the unset process?

hence the whole legal/HIPPA reason for wipe/destroy the HDD

still trying to understand THAT process

[tsbservice]

Re: C654e data overwrite

I was reading somewhere that Overwrite All Data is KM recommendation in such cases.
I found it and it can be used when machine is going to be discarded or use of a leased machine is terminated at the end of contract.

[B0265]

Re: C654e data overwrite

I have a Bizhub C654e going to lease return. Is it safe to run Overwrite all data?

This is the one where there are 8 choices for the type of overwrite.

I want the machine to work afterwards without needing firmware loading or formatting.

If you run the overwrite you will need to format the HDD before using the MFP again.
The process also wipes out things like job logs and network settings.

[copier tech]

Re: C654e data overwrite

trying to understand....

UNSET does that WIPE the drive? what if it is left in THAT unit.. then fired back up.. can the controller pick up the old format kernel * like a PC IDE HDD on auto-detect*

wouldn't that bring back the info on the HDD or does it do a wipe during the unset process?

hence the whole legal/HIPPA reason for wipe/destroy the HDD

still trying to understand THAT process

The Bizhubs dont use the hdd to boot up etc, so even of you were to remove the hdd it will boot up copy & print. You could also fit the drive to a usb caddy fotmat the drive & refit.

[Phil B.]

Re: C654e data overwrite

The Bizhubs dont use the hdd to boot up etc, so even of you were to remove the hdd it will boot up copy & print. You could also fit the drive to a usb caddy fotmat the drive & refit.

well thanks you 'splained that one Lucy' THANKS!

[B0265]

Re: C654e data overwrite

trying to understand....

UNSET does that WIPE the drive? what if it is left in THAT unit.. then fired back up.. can the controller pick up the old format kernel * like a PC IDE HDD on auto-detect*

wouldn't that bring back the info on the HDD or does it do a wipe during the unset process?

hence the whole legal/HIPPA reason for wipe/destroy the HDD

still trying to understand THAT process

Formatting the HDD only deletes the partition table so it still might be able to retreive some data if you have the tools and knowledge. This is why some customers require that you destroy or overwrite the entire HDD.

[copyman]

Re: C654e data overwrite

Most of the lease returns I buy the HDD has been formatted. All I have to do is install the movie data. Go into service mode and do a "physical" format. This will take a long time but is best way to completely remove all data for security. Of course no format is 100% and is why the FBI can find stuff on formatted HDD used in crimes.

If the copier was used in some super secure office than I would remove HDD otherwise format is all you need to do.

[darry1322]

Re: C654e data overwrite

No issues or you can just unset or format the HDD in CE mode.

Formatting a HDD leaves the data intact. You would need to remove the drive and use specialized software to recover the data but it is recoverable.

Overwrite destroys the data so it can't be recovered.

[nathicana]

Re: C654e data overwrite

If you run the overwrite you will need to format the HDD before using the MFP again.
The process also wipes out things like job logs and network settings.

Thanks. I ended up just doing a logical format.

I would have rather done the overwrite all but I had a previous bad experience. I think I did the administrator HDD format following the overwrite and caused a D012 code. Maybe the correct procedure is overwrite all then logical format.

[srvctec]

Re: C654e data overwrite

Maybe the correct procedure is overwrite all then logical format.

Exactly.

[nathicana]

Re: C654e data overwrite

I ran the overwrite on another of these machines and it says ready to copy. When I try to copy it scans the original then says ready to accept another job but won't copy.

No codes or jams. Can cancel the job on status screen.

Please help if you know what's going on.

thanks

[Ashbell]

Re: C654e data overwrite

I ran the overwrite on another of these machines and it says ready to copy. When I try to copy it scans the original then says ready to accept another job but won't copy.

No codes or jams. Can cancel the job on status screen.

Please help if you know what's going on.

thanks

probably Life stop settings are still turned on, need to go into service mode and turn them off.