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, 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.
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, press the [Energy Saver] key or [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:
When the hard disk is active
When a warning message appears
When the service call message appears
When paper is jammed
When the add ink message appears
When ink is being replenished
When the [User Tools / Counter / Enquiry] screen is displayed
When data is being processed
When operations are suspended during printing
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 accessing the machine using Web Image Monitor