In some cases, these images can remain stored on the hard drive even after the copying task is complete. This has raised security concerns, particularly when copying sensitive information. High-end or office photocopiers may have security features that automatically erase these images, but in other cases, data can potentially be recovered.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025
Q & A: Photocopiers
A: Yes, many modern photocopiers, especially digital ones, can retain images of documents that are copied. This is because they often have a hard drive or memory storage that temporarily stores scanned images or documents during the copying process.
If you're concerned about privacy, it's a good idea to ensure that the photocopier in use has data erasure or encryption features, or to manually wipe the hard drive if the copier is being disposed of.
Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model
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