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Reset setting

Select this setting item from Device settings on Setup.

Returns all settings you made to the printer back to the default. However, some data may not be changed, depending on the current usage state of your printer.

Important

  • The administrator password is required to change settings if it is enabled for changing settings using the operation panel.
  • Depending on the setting item, it is necessary to perform connection or setup again after you have returned the setting back to the default.
  • Web service setup only

  • LAN settings only

    Sets the LAN settings other than the administrator password back to the default.

    After resetting, perform setup again as necessary.

  • Telephone number only

    Deletes all registered telephone/fax numbers.

  • Settings only

    Returns the settings such as the paper size, media type, or other setting items back to the default. The LAN settings and the telephone/fax number are not returned back to the default.

  • Device info sending setting only

    Applies the setting not to send the device information to Canon.

  • E-mail address book entries only

    Deletes all registered e-mail addresses.

  • FAX settings only

    Returns all fax settings back to the default. Disconnect the telephone line from the printer before you return this setting item back to the default.

    After resetting, perform setup again as necessary.

  • Reset all

    Sets all settings you made to the printer back to the default. The administrator password is restored to the default setting as well.

    After resetting, perform setup again as necessary.

Note

  • You cannot set the following setting items back to the default:

    • The language displayed on the touch screen
    • The current position of the print head
    • The country or region selected for Country or region
    • Total use of copying, scanning, and faxing recorded in Records of use
    • CSR (Certificate Signing Request) for encryption method (SSL/TLS) setting

    You can delete the registered user's name or telephone number following the procedure below.

    1. Display User information settings screen.

    2. Tap user's name or telephone number and delete all characters or numbers.

    3. Tap OK when you finished deleting all characters or numbers.

  • Agree is selected for Device info sending setting on Device user settings after you have reset the setting to send device information. However, the printer does not send device information. Tap Do not agree to disable the function to send device information.