How do I hard reset or set back to factory settings on my old Ricoh 2900l fax machine?? Thanks!!

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Solution : Clear Memory and Restore Default Settings on the Machine NOTE:Clearing memory on the machine will remove information from the machine and restore factory default settings. Make sure that all fax jobs have been completed before clearing the memory, or jobs will be lost.
To clear the machine memory and restore factory default settings:

1. Press the [Menu] button (located below the Display Screen on the Control Panel) until "System Setup" is displayed on the bottom line of the Display Screen.
2. Press the [Enter] button.
3. Press the left or right [Scroll] (arrow) button until "Clear Setting" is displayed.
4. Press the [Enter] button.
5. Press the left or right [Scroll] button until the option to be cleared is displayed. (Refer to the table below for additional information.)
6. Press the [Enter] button. "Yes" will be displayed.
7. Press the [Enter] button again to confirm.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to clear additional items.
9. Press the [Stop / Clear] button to return to Standby mode.

Clear Memory Descriptions Options Description All Settings Clears all of the data stored in memory and resets all of the machine settings to the factory default settings. Fax Setup Restores all of the Fax options to the factory default settings. Copy Setup Restores all of the Copy options to the factory default settings. Scan Setup Restores all of the Scan options to the factory default settings. System Setup Restores all of the System options to the factory default settings. Network Restores all of the Network options to the factory default settings. Address Book Clears all of the fax number and e-mail address entries stored in memory. Sent Report Clears all records of sent faxes and e-mails. Fax Rcv Report Clears all records of received faxes. New Scan Report Clears the information about network scan sessions in memory.

press the counter key and then press and hold the # key and tap on system settings on the screen . it will ask if you want to reset the machine to factory mode, select yes and wait for the machine to reboot.
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HI, Ricoh copiers with smart chips are digital, multi-functional devices that can be configured to be a copier, fax machine, network scanner or network printer. Because of the complexity of these devices, users can alter the default settings of their copier accidentally. When this happens, you must reset the device back to its original, factory settings. Doing so will erase any stored information, including network IP information and all stored documents on the internal document server. Consult your owner's manual on how to back up these settings and files if you need to retain them.

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--Owner's manual


Press the "." and the "#" buttons on the main control panel and hold down together for 10 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed and held down together for the full 10 seconds.


Release the keys when the copier turns off. After 10 seconds, the copier will turn off then automatically turn itself back on. When it is fully powered back up, it will be reset to the original factory settings.


Test for success. Check the copier settings to make sure the settings that you wanted cleared are no longer saved as the default settings.

Hope it helped...

Good luck

You never do a fatory setting on these machines.Whats the problem and i may be able to help you Contact me at
douw @poatech.co.za

How do I change the header and clear memory on ricoh fax 2900L?

hi there!

Try a hard reset. This trick usually works with Lexmark Fax machines.

Disconnect the power cord. Hold down the power button and connect the cord (Power Switch ON) while holding the power button. Most models would substitute the power button with START. so Hold the START button in this case.

Hope this helps!

-levibit-

Hi Ms Belle, this is an older model fax and you can probably pick one up second hand for around $100-$200 dollars

HI there below is the reason for your error message and it is to do with the laser unit and will normally need to be replaced when this message comes up.


Hexagonal mirror motor startup error 3-31


You could try resetting it by the following
· Try to clear the service call condition (for failures which are not related to the
fusing unit): switch the power off, wait 10 seconds, then switch back on.

I take it you have already tried this but if this doesn't work then the unit will need replacing

Thanks J