# DATA BACKUP

This function cannot be used while Setting mode is in use, while a job is being executed, or when there is a reserved job.

## Storage Backup

Address book information and user information stored in the machine can be saved to and retrieved from a USB memory device.

### Export Settings

Exports data to a USB memory device.
Select the appropriate data from the [Export Settings Type] and tap the [Execute] key to export the data. You can set a password if needed.

### Import Settings

Imports data, that you have saved in the USB memory device by "Export" option, into the machine.
Specify the data you want to refer and tap the [Execute] key. If a password was specified during the export operation, enter that password.

## Device Cloning

Saves the machine setting information in XML format and copies the information to another machine.
This function saves you the trouble of repeatedly configuring the same settings in multiple machines.

### Export Settings

Exports data to a USB memory device.
Select the appropriate data from the [Export Settings Type] and tap the [Execute] key to export the data. You can set a password if needed.

### Import Settings

Imports data, that you have saved in the USB memory device by "Export" option, into the machine.
Specify the data you want to refer and tap the [Execute] key. If a password was specified during the export operation, enter that password.

- The following data is not copied when device cloning is performed:
  - List print items
  - Count and device status display items
  - IP address of the machine, device name, administrator password, sender names for image send, and other information that is specific to the machine
  - The settings specific to each hardware such as screen contrast, colour adjustment, and saddle stitch position adjustment

## Address Book Forward

Forwards the address book of this machine directly to another multi-function peripheral.
Contact your dealer or the nearest "SHARP Service Department" for advice on the machine for data importing.
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