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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, 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] (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, do one of the following:

  • Lift the ADF

  • Place an original in the ADF

  • 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 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