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Saving Energy

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 [Energy Saver] (Operation panel screen illustration). For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.

To exit Low Power mode, touch the display panel.

Sleep mode

If the machine remains inactive for a specified period or [Energy Saver] (Operation panel screen illustration) is pressed, it enters Sleep mode to further reduce the electricity it consumes. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.

You can change the amount of time that the machine waits before switching to Sleep mode under [Sleep Mode Timer]. For details, see "Timer Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.

To exit Sleep mode, touch the display panel.

Note

  • When a machine is in Low Power mode, the main power indicator is lit. In Sleep mode, the main power indicator flashes slowly.

  • The energy saving functions will not operate in the following cases:

    • When operations are suspended during printing

    • When a warning message appears

    • When paper is jammed

    • When the Data In indicator is lit or flashing

  • The machine does not enter Low Power mode or Sleep mode in the following cases:

    • During communication with external equipment

    • When the hard disk is active

    • When the service call message appears

    • When the machine's cover is opened

    • When the “Add Ink” message appears

    • When ink is being replenished

    • When one of the following screens is displayed:

      • Machine Features

      • Counter

      • Inquiry

      • Address Book Management

      • Tray Paper Settings

    • When data is being processed

    • When a recipient is being registered in the address list

    • 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

    • When the internal cooling fan is active

    • When the machine's covers are open

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