How do I erase the copier hard drive if I take it out, without damaging it so the copier could use it again?
Do I have to take the whole thing apart, or is there an easier way (cable etc)?
This is for a HP Envy 5540 copier.
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You should at least mention the brand and model of the copier if you want someone to help you. – Teun Vink Jul 19 '17 at 15:25
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The brand and model is HP Envy 5540 – Kuge Jul 19 '17 at 15:36
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I'm guessing that most consumer-grade copiers do not have storage that would hold onto documents in this way. – David Jul 19 '17 at 18:53
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They seem to have a hard drive https://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/why-photocopiers-have-hard-drives/ – Kuge Jul 20 '17 at 05:55
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Related question: [How to handle decomissioned/donated/RMAed printers?](https://security.stackexchange.com/q/86772/32746) – WhiteWinterWolf Jul 24 '17 at 13:34
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There's no other way. Open up the copier, take the hard drive out, use the linux shred command and the copier will be able to use it again.
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*Depending on the device*, this may make the copier unusable without restoring then some files required by the device. Manufacturer's support should be able to tell. – WhiteWinterWolf Jul 24 '17 at 13:37