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This machine has the following energy saving functions.
Fusing Unit Off mode
If you do not use the machine for a certain period after an operation, the machine enters the Fusing Unit Off mode.
When the machine is in Fusing Unit Off mode, the display is on but the fusing unit heater is off to save energy. In this mode, you can scan documents, receive faxes, and change the machines
settings on the control panel. However, the machine must exit this mode to print.
You can change the amount of time that the machine waits before switching to Fusing Unit Off
mode under [Fusing Unit Off Mode Timer]. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the
Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Fusing Unit Off mode, do one of the following:
Start print jobs
Switch the copier screen
Touch the display panel or press one of the keys on the control panel on the copier screen
Open the front cover, rear cover, or a tray.
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
Place an original in the ADF
Press the [Energy Saver] key
Press the [Check Status] key
When the machine is in Sleep mode, the [Energy Saver] key flashes slowly. When the machine is in Fusing Unit Off mode, the [Energy Saver] key is not lit.
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 / 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
(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
When the internal cooling fan is active
When accessing the machine using Web Image Monitor
