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Saving Energy

This machine has the following energy saving functions.

Sleep mode

If the machine remains inactive for a specified period or the [Energy Saver] key is pressed, it enters Sleep mode to 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 or exposure glass cover Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

  • Lift the ADF Region B icon(mainly North America)

  • Place an original in the ADF

  • Press the [Energy Saver] key

  • Press the [Check Status] key

Note

  • When the machine is 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, exposure glass cover, machine's cover, or ADF cover are opened Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

    • When the ADF, machine's cover, or ADF cover are opened Region B icon(mainly North America)

    • When the “Add Toner” message appears

    • When toner is being replenished

    • When the [User Tools/Counter/Inquiry] 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 Region B icon(mainly North America)

    • When the On-hook dialing function is in use

    • 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

    • When the internal cooling fan is active

    • When accessing the machine using Web Image Monitor

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