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Specify the number of overwrite passes

Introduction

The e-shredding function allows you to erase jobs from the system. This prevents unauthorised people from accessing deleted jobs. You can manually enter the required number of overwrite passes. You can enter any number from 1 to 35. The factory default is 3.

NOTE
  • Only set the number of overwrite passes to a number higher than 1, if your security policy requires it. An increase of passes can affect the performance.

  • Note that more passes take more time.

Before you begin

Make sure that [E-shredding] is enabled. For more information see, Enable or disable the e-shredding function.

Procedure

  1. Open the [Security] - [Configuration] tab.
  2. Under [E-shredding] click on [E-shredding algorithm] and select [Custom].
  3. Under [E-shredding] click on [E-shredding custom number of passes].
  4. Enter the required number of overwrite passes.
  5. Click Ok to confirm.