How to Clear Memory From a Canon Fax Machine

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A Canon fax machine contains a built-in memory component that stores a copy of each fax it receives and prints. The memory component is handy for retrieving faxes that didn't print correctly or you need to print an extra copy of a fax for a business associate or client. Like a computer's memory, a Canon fax machine includes a way to clear faxes from its memory.

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Step 1

Press the "Menu" button on your Canon fax machine's front panel. Press the down arrow to scroll to "Memory Reference" and press the "Start/Copy" button.

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Step 2

Scroll down to "Del. Printed RX" and press the "Start/Copy" button. A "<Yes=(*) and No=(#)>" prompt appears on your fax machine's display.

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Step 3

Press the "*" button to clear the fax machine's memory. Press the "Stop" button to exit the Menu function.

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