This section describes the user tools in the Timer Settings menu under System Settings.
Sleep Mode Timer
After a specified period has passed, or the [Energy Saver] key is pressed, the machine enters Sleep Mode in order to conserve energy.
Specify the time to elapse before Sleep Mode.
Default: [60 minute(s)]
The time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes, using the number keys.
Sleep Mode Timer may not work when error messages appear.
Depending on which Embedded Software Architecture application is installed on it, the machine might take longer than indicated to enter Sleep Mode.
Low Power Mode Timer
Set the amount of time the machine waits before switching to lower-power mode after copying has finished or the last operation is performed.
Default: [15 minute(s)]
The time can be set from 1 to 240 minutes, using the number keys.
Low Power Mode Timer may not work when error messages appear.
This setting is not available when [Fusing Unit Off Mode (Energy Saving) On/Off] is set to [On].
System Auto Reset Timer
The System Reset setting automatically switches the screen to that of the function set in Function Priority when no operations are in progress, or when an interrupted job is cleared. This setting determines the system reset interval.
The time can be set from 10 to 999 seconds, using the number keys.
Default: [On], [60 second(s)]
Copier / Document Server Auto Reset Timer (copier/Document Server)
Specifies the time to elapse before copier and Document Server modes are reset.
If [Off] is selected, the machine does not automatically switch to the user code entry screen.
The time can be set from 10 to 999 seconds, using the number keys.
Default: [On], [60 second(s)]
Facsimile Auto Reset Timer (facsimile)
Specify the time to elapse before the facsimile mode is reset.
The time can be set from 30 to 999 seconds, using the number keys.
Default: [30 second(s)]
Printer Auto Reset Timer (printer)
Specify the time to elapse before the printer function is reset.
The time can be set from 10 to 999 seconds, using the number keys.
Default: [On], [60 second(s)]
Scanner Auto Reset Timer (scanner)
Specify the time to elapse before the scanner function is reset.
If [Off] is selected, the machine will not automatically switch to the user code entry screen.
The time can be set from 10 to 999 seconds, using the number keys.
Default: [On], [60 second(s)]
Set Date
Set the date for the copier's internal clock using the number keys.
To change between year, month, and day, press [] and [
].
Set Time
Set the time for the copier's internal clock using the number keys.
To change between hours, minutes and seconds, press [] and [
].
(mainly Europe and Asia)
Enter the time using the 24-hour format (in 1 second increments).
(mainly North America)
Enter the time using the 12-hour format (in 1 second increments).
Auto Logout Timer
Specify whether or not to automatically log out a user when the user does not operate the machine for a specified period of time after logging in.
The time can be set from 60 to 999 seconds in 1 second increments, using the number keys.
Default: [On], [180 second(s)]
Fusing Unit Off Mode (Energy Saving) On/Off
You can specify whether the machine enters Fusing Unit Off Mode or not.
When the machine is in Fusing Unit Off Mode, the display is on but the fusing unit is off to save energy.
Default: [Off]
If [Fusing Unit Off Mode (Energy Saving) On/Off] is set to [On], you can specify when to exit Fusing Unit Off Mode and the time to elapse before entering Fusing Unit Off Mode.
If [Exit Fusing Unit Off Mode] is set to [On Printing], the machine exits Fusing Unit Off Mode when printing is performed.
If [Exit Fusing Unit Off Mode] is set to [On Operating Control Panel], the machine exits Fusing Unit Off Mode when a key other than the copy function key is pressed on the control panel of the machine.
If printing is performed with the copy function or a key in the copy function is pressed on the control panel of the machine, the machine exits Fusing Unit Off Mode regardless of this setting.
If the timer is set to [On], you can set the time from 10 seconds to 240 minutes, using the number keys.
Weekly Timer
Specify the time when the machine switches to and from Off mode or Sleep mode. This timer can be set for Monday through Sunday. You can set up to six timer settings a day.
Default: [Inactive]
If you select [Active (Daily)] or [Active (Day of the Week)], specify [Weekly Timer Code], [Weekly Timer Schedule], or [Main Power On Timer Suspension Period].
Weekly Timer Schedule
Event
Enter Sleep Mode
Cancel Weekly Timer Code
Main Power Off
Main Power On
None
Default for "Event": [None]
If an event is selected, enter the time for the event in "Event Timer".
Main Power On Timer Suspension Period
Set the dates for [Start Date] and [End Date] using the number keys.
If the Weekly Timer setting is specified, you can set a password (using up to eight digits) for when the machine recovers from Off mode or Sleep mode. After the password has been registered, the screen requiring the password is displayed when you press the [Energy Saver] key or [Check Status] key during Off mode or Sleep mode. The machine will recover from Off mode or Sleep mode when you press the [Energy Saver] key or [Check Status] key after entering the password. If you select [Off], you do not have to enter a password to recover the machine from Off mode or Sleep mode.
If the Main Power On Timer Suspension Period timer has been set and the machine's main power switch is not turned on at the date specified for [End Date] in [Main Power On Timer Suspension Period], the Main Power On timer will not be performed although the Main Power On Timer Suspension Period term expires. To enable Main Power On timer, you need to turn the main power switch on manually.
In order to set a password, administrator authentication must be enabled. For details, see Security Guide.
(mainly Europe and Asia)
Enter the time in [Event Timer] using the 24-hour format.
(mainly North America)
Enter the time in [Event Timer] using the 12-hour format.
For details on how to access System Settings, see Accessing User Tools.