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This machine has the following energy saving functions.
Low Power mode
If you do not use the machine for a certain period after an operation, the display will turn off and the machine goes into Low Power mode. The machine uses less electricity in Low Power mode.
You can change the amount of time that the machine waits before switching to Low Power mode under [Low Power Mode Timer]. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
You can change the machine's settings to enter Low Power mode when you press the [Energy Saver] key. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Low Power mode, do one of the following:
Lift the ADF
Place an original in the ADF
Load paper in the bypass tray
Pull out the paper trays
Touch the display panel or press one of the keys on the control panel
Sleep mode
If the machine remains inactive for a specified period or the [Energy Saver] key is pressed, it enters Sleep mode to further reduce the electricity it consumes. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/System Settings.
When the machine is in Sleep mode, only the [Energy Saver] key and the [Check Status] key are usable. The machine can print jobs from computers and receive faxes.
You can change the amount of time that the machine waits before switching to Sleep mode under [Sleep Mode Timer]. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Sleep mode, do one of the following:
Lift the ADF
Place an original in the ADF
Press the [Energy Saver] key
Press the [Check Status] key
When the machine is in Low Power mode, the [Energy Saver] key is lit. In Sleep mode, the [Energy Saver] key flashes slowly.
The energy saving functions will not operate in the following cases:
During communication with external equipment
When the hard disk is active
When a warning message appears
When the service call message appears
When paper is jammed
When the ADF, machine's cover, or ADF cover are opened
When the “Add Toner” message appears
When toner is being replenished
When the [User Tools / Counter / Enquiry] screen is displayed
When fixed warm-up is in progress
When data is being processed
When operations are suspended during printing
When the handset is in use
(mainly North America)When the On-hook dialing function is in use
If a file is waiting to be transmitted within the next minute using the "Send Later" facsimile function
When a recipient is being registered in the address list or group dial list
When the Data In indicator is on or blinking
When the sample print, locked print, hold print, or stored print screen is displayed
When the screen of a document that was stored under the printer function appears (The machine enters Low Power mode if this happens)
When the internal cooling fan is active
