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] (). For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Low Power mode, do one of the following:
Lift the ADF
Place an original in the ADF
Load paper in the bypass tray
Pull out the paper trays
Touch the display panel
Sleep mode
If the machine remains inactive for a specified period or [Energy Saver] () 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, do one of the following:
Lift the ADF
Place an original in the ADF
Touch the display panel
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 fixed warm-up is in progress
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 ADF, machine's cover, or ADF cover are opened
When the “Add Toner” message appears
When toner 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 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 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