Editing Multi-function printer (section)

=== Hardware ===
MFPs, like most external peripherals that are capable of functioning without a computer, are essentially a type of computer themselves. They contain [[Random-access memory|memory]], one or more [[Central processing unit|processors]], and often some kind of local storage, such as a [[hard disk drive]] or [[flash memory]]. As mentioned in the Types of MFP section, the physical print engine may be based on several technologies, however most larger MFPs are an evolution of a digital [[photocopier]].

==== Security ====
When disposing of old printers with local storage, one should keep in mind that confidential documents ([[print job|print]], [[Image scanner|scan]], [[Photocopier|copy]] jobs) are potentially still [[Plaintext|unencrypted]] on the printer's local storage and can be [[Undeletion|undeleted]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/digital-photocopiers-loaded-with-secrets/|title=Digital Photocopiers Loaded With Secrets|website=www.cbsnews.com|date=19 April 2010 |accessdate=27 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrIjGom7qVw|title=CBS News Copy Machines, a Security Risk|date=29 January 2014 |accessdate=27 February 2023|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> [[Crypto-shredding]] can be a countermeasure.