Kyocera FS FS-C8500DN User manual

Data Security Kit (E)
Operation Guide (for Printer)

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Introduction
This Operation Guide explains the procedures for installing and operating
the optional Data Security Kit (E) (hereinafter called Security Kit) and the
procedure for system initialization.
Instructions for General Users (for Both General Users and
Administrators)
• Introduction .........................................................................................2
• Message Display After the Security Kit is Installed.............................3
Instructions for Administrators (for Those in Charge of Installation
and Operation of the Security Kit)
• Installing the Security Kit.....................................................................4
• Changing Data Security Functions......................................................5
• System Initialization ............................................................................8
• Warning Message ...............................................................................9

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Security Kit Functions
The security kit enables overwriting and encryption.
Overwriting
The printer temporarily stores print jobs as data in the hard disk, and
prints from that data. Users can also store various types of data in the
hard disk. As the data storage area used for such data remains in the hard
disk as is until it is overwritten by other data, the data stored here remains
restorable using special tools for undesirable use.
The security kit deletes and overwrites (hereinafter collectively referred to
as overwrite(s)) the unneeded data storage area used for the output data
or deleted data to ensure that data cannot be restored.
Overwriting is performed automatically, without user intervention.
Overwrite Methods
There are two overwrite methods, which can be switched at any time.
• Once Overwrite Method
Overwrite a target storage area of the hard disk (for overwriting) or
entire hard disk (for system initialization) with zeroes to disable data
restoration.
• 3-time Overwrite Method (default)
Overwrite the same target storage area of the hard disk as mentioned
above with a random pattern twice and then with zeroes to prevent
data restoration. This method with its higher degree of security makes
data restoration much more difficult than the Once Overwrite method
even by a sophisticated restoration tool.
This method may take more time than Once Overwrite method to
process a larger amount of data.
Encryption
The printer stores Custom Box and Job Box data in the hard disk. It
means the data could be possibly leaked or tampered with if the hard disk
is stolen.
The security kit encrypts data before storing it in the hard disk. It
guarantees higher security because no data cannot be decoded by
ordinary output or operations.
Encryption is automatically performed and no special procedure is
required.
Instructions for General Users (for Both General Users and Administrators)
Note When you cancel a job, the printer immediately starts
overwriting the data that has been already stored in the hard disk.
CAUTION Encryption helps enhance security. However, data stored
in a Custom Box or Job Box can be decoded by the normal printing
operation. Never store confidential data in a Custom Box or Job Box.

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Functions of Security Kit
Message Display After the Security Kit is
Installed
When the security kit has been installed and is running properly,
Overwriting appears in the message display while unneeded data is
being overwritten.
Security Kit
Print
Hard disk
Print Jobs
1. Overwrite unneeded area of data.
2. Encryption ( ) / Decoding ( )
Ready to print.
Overwriting.
UW A4 VX A4 ZX A3
[ Toner ]
CAUTION Do not turn the power switch off during overwriting. It
may crash the hard disk.
Note If you turn the printer off at the power switch during
overwriting, data may not be overwritten completely from the hard
disk. Turn the printer back on at the power switch. Overwriting
automatically resumes.

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Installing the Security Kit
The Security Kit Contents
The security kit package includes:
• License Certificate
• Installation Guide (for service personnel)
Before Installation
• The system will be initialized during installation of the security kit. This
means that the data stored in the hard disk will be all overwritten.
Special attention should be given if you install the security kit on the
printer currently used.
•Data Security will be added to the Security menu of the menu
selection system.
Installation
Installation of the security kit should be performed by the service
personnel.
The only thing required by the administrator during the installation is to
enter the encryption code.
Encryption Code
An encryption code of 8 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9, A to Z, a to z)
to encrypt data needs to be entered. By default, the code is set 00000000.
As an encryption key is then created from this code, it is safe enough to
continue using the default code.
After Installation
After installing the security kit, you can change the security password as
well as the method for overwriting the entire hard disk.
The changes could be given as required, either at installation or later.
Refer to page 5 for the procedures.
Instructions for Administrators (for Those in Charge of Installation and Operations
of the Security Kit)
CAUTION Be sure to remember the encryption code you entered. If
you need to enter the encryption code again for some reason and
you do not enter the same encryption code, all the data stored on the
hard disk will be overwritten as a security precaution.

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Changing Data Security Functions
Enter the security password to change data security functions.
1Press [MENU].
2Press Uor Vto select Security.
3Press [OK]. The Admin. ID screen appears.
4Enter the administrator ID. Use the Yor Zto select a number and
then press [OK] to enter the number.
You can go back one character by pressing [Bckspace] ([Left
Select]).
For information on how to set the administrator ID, refer to the
printer’s Operation Guide.
5Press [Next] ([Right Select]). The Admin. Password screen
appears.
6Enter the administrator password. Use the Yor Zto select a number
and then press [OK] to enter the number.
You can go back one character by pressing [Bckspace] ([Left
Select]).
For information on how to set the administrator password, refer to the
printer’s Operation Guide.
7Press [Login] ([Right Select]). If the entered ID and password are
correct, the Security menu screen appears. If the entered ID and
password are incorrect, the Admin. ID menu screen reappears.
(You are returned to step 3.)
8In the Security menu, press Uor Vto select Data Security.
9Press [OK]. The Password screen appears.
10Enter the security password. Press U, V, Yor Zto select
characters, and then press [OK] to enter the password.
You can go back one character by pressing [Bckspace] ([Left
Select]).
Admin. ID: P b
(1 - 16 digit)
S
0 123456789
[Bckspace] [ Next ]
Admin. Password: P b
(0 - 16 digit)
S
0 123456789
[Bckspace] [ Login ]
Security: a b
1 Network Security
2 I/F Block Set.
3 Security Level
[ Exit ]
Password: a b
•••••
S
* abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
[Bckspace] [ Enter ]

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11Press [Enter] ([Right Select]). If the entered security password is
correct, the Data Security menu screen appears. If the entered
security password is incorrect, the Password screen reappears.
(You are returned to step 9.)
Changing Security Password
You can customize the security password so that only the administrator
can use the security kit.
1In the Data Security menu, press Uor Vto select Security
Passwd.
2Press [OK]. The New Password screen appears.
3Enter a new security password. Press U, V, Yor Zto select
characters, and then press [OK] to enter the password.
You can go back one character by pressing [Bckspace] ([Left
Select]).
The security password must be 6 to 16 alphanumeric characters.
4Press [Enter] ([Right Select]). The Confirm Password screen
appears.
5For confirmation, enter the new security password once again. Press
U, V, Yor Zto select characters, and then press [OK] to enter the
password.
You can go back one character by pressing [Bckspace] ([Left
Select]).
Data Security: a b
1 Data Overwrite
2 Security Passwd
3 Initialization
[ Exit ]
New Password: a b
•••••
S
* abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
[Bckspace] [ Enter ]
CAUTION Avoid any easy-to-guess numbers for the security
password (e.g. 11111111 or 12345678).
Confirm Password: a b
•••••
S
* abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
[Bckspace] [ Enter ]

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6Press [Enter] ([Right Select]). The new security password is
entered. The Data Security menu screen appears.
If the security password do not match, the New Password screen
reappears. Enter the security password once more, starting again
from the beginning. (You are returned to step 2.)
Changing the Method for Overwriting the Entire Hard Disk
Change the method for overwriting the entire hard disk. Refer to
Overwriting on page 2 for details.
1In the Data Security menu, press Uor Vto select Data Overwrite.
2Press [OK]. The Data Overwrite screen appears.
3Press Uor Vto select the hard disk overwrite method.
4Press [OK]. The overwrite method is entered. The Data Security
menu screen appears.
Data Security: a b
1 Data Overwrite
2 Security Passwd
3 Initialization
[ Exit ]
New Password: a b
•••••
S
* abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
[Bckspace] [ Enter ]
Note The overwrite methods are used both for overwriting and
system initialization, and cannot therefore be set individually.
Data Overwrite: a b
1 Once Overwrite
2 *3-time Overwrite
Data Security: a b
1 Data Overwrite
2 Security Passwd
3 Initialization
[ Exit ]

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System Initialization
Overwrite all the data stored in the hard disk when disposing of the printer.
1In the Data Security menu, press Uor Vto select
Initialization.
2Press [OK]. A confirmation screen appears.
3Press [Yes] ([Left Select]). Initialization starts.
If you do not wish to initialize, press [No] ([Right Select]). The Data
Security menu screen appears.
4When the Task is completed. screen appears, turn the power
switch off and then on.
CAUTION If you accidentally turn the power switch off during
initialization, the hard disk might possibly crash or initialization might
fail.
Note If you accidentally turn the power switch off during
initialization, turn the power switch on again. Initialization
automatically restarts.
System Initialization
will start.
Are you sure?
[ Yes ] [ No ]
Task is completed.
turn the main power
switch off and on.

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Warning Message
If the encryption code information of the printer has been lost for some
reason, the screen shown here appears when the power is turned on.
1Enter the encryption code that was entered during installation of the
security kit. Press U, V, Yor Zto select characters, and then press
[OK] to enter the password.
You can go back one character by pressing [Bckspace] ([Left
Select]).
2Press [Enter] ([Right Select]). Processing starts.
3When the Task is completed. screen appears, turn the power
switch off and then on.
Encryption Code: a b
••••••••
S
* abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
[Bckspace] [ Enter ]
CAUTION Even though entering a different encryption code can
also enable continuation of a job, this will overwrite all the data
stored in the hard disk. Exercise extreme caution when entering
an encryption code.
The encryption code is not the same as the security password.
Task is completed.
turn the main power
switch off and on.

First edition 2009.10