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HP FutureSmart - Clean the imaging drum using the Secure Drum Data Erase Report feature

Learn how to securely clean the image drum using the new Secure Drum Data Erase Report feature available in HP FutureSmart 5.5 and newer.

The Secure Drum Data Erase Report feature is a new enhancement that enables users to print a six-page data report of garbage text (O, #, or X) to clean and purge any image retention that may exist on the imaging drum of a laser device. HP Security Advisors recommend printing the random text to overwrite any remnant information from the imaging drum.

Output of the Secure Drum Data Erase report

Output of the Secure Drum Data Erase report

This feature can be run on demand from the Embedded Web Server (EWS) or the printer control panel.

Applicable printers

This document applies to HP Enterprise and HP Managed printers running HP FutureSmart 5.5 or newer.

Print a report to clean the imaging drum from the EWS

Use the following procedure to manually print a report to clean the imaging drum from the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

  1. In the address line of a web browser, type the printer IP address or host name and then press Enter to open the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

  2. Log in as an administrator.

  3. Select the Information tab.

  4. Select Printable Reports and Pages.

  5. Select Secure Drum Data Erase.

    Secure Drum Data Erase option in the EWS

    Secure Drum Data Erase option from the Printable Reports and Pages list in the EWS.

  6. Click Print.

    The device prints six pages filled with O, #, or X on each page.

Print a report to clean the imaging drum from the control panel

Use the following procedure to manually print a report to clean the imaging drum from the printer control panel.

  1. Select Reports from the printer control panel.

  2. Select Other Pages.

  3. Select Secure Drum Data Erase.

    Secure Drum Data Erase from the printer control panel

    Select the Secure Drum Data Erase option from Other Pages in the printer control panel

  4. Select the Print button .

    The device prints six pages filled with O, #, or X on each page.

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