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Board Beginners & Help
Re: Paper Wallet security versus Printer memory
by
nexus2k14
on 19/10/2017, 05:26:18 UTC
Hi,
If I print a paper wallet with one of the available offline applications to do so, since most printers nowadays have an internal memory, isn-t this a security risk if that same printer is again used in the same Pc ?
How does one erase a printes memory for good ?

Clear printer memory with CMD. Disconnect your computer from network, no LAN/WiFi, print using your software paper wallet then clear printer internal memory from Command Prompt (CMD)
1. Open CMD from start menu by typing "cmd" or Win+R / cmd
2. Type: net stop spooler
3. Printer spooler momory should be clear now.
4. Power Off/On printer

You can also use more secure environment like TAILS, boot OS from USB/CD and use Linux software to manage Bitcoins.