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System (SP C340DN)

This section describes the parameters that can be set on [System].

Print Error Report

You can specify whether or not to print an error report when a printer error or memory error occurs.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Auto Continue

You can specify whether or not to continue printing after a system error occurs. When you enable this setting, specify how long the error message is displayed before printing is resumed.

When Auto Continue is enabled and a certain printer error occurs in the printer while printing, the job might be cancelled or printing will not be performed as intended. When a job is canceled due to an error, the printer automatically begins the next job in the queue.

Default: [Off]

  • Off

  • Immediate

  • 1 minute

  • 5 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 15 minutes

Memory Overflow

You can specify whether or not to print a memory overflow error report.

Default: [Do not Print]

  • Do not Print

  • Error Information

AutoCncl for Prt Job onErr

You can specify whether or not to automatically cancel a print job if an error occurs and jobs that have been received before the error occurs.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Printer Language

You can specify the printer language.

Default: [Auto]

  • Auto

  • PCL

  • PS

  • PDF

Sub Paper Size

You can specify whether or not the paper size switches automatically when paper of the specified size is not loaded in the tray.

This feature supports automatic switching between A4 and Letter (8 1/2" x 11") size paper only.

Paper switching may crop page edges and other undesirable print results. This is due to the difference between A4 and Letter (8 1/2" x 11") in the maximum printable area.

Default: [Auto]

  • Auto

  • Off

Default Printer Lang.

You can select the printer language to be used when the printer fails to detect the printer language.

Default: [PCL]

  • PCL

  • PS

  • PDF

Low Power Mode Timer

Low Power Mode Timr On/Off

You can specify whether or not the printer enters Low Power mode when it is not in use for a specified period of time.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Low Power Mode Timer

You can specify the period of time the printer waits before it enters Low Power mode.

Default: [1 minute]

  • 1 minute

  • 15 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 45 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 120 minutes

  • 240 minutes

Sleep Mode Timer

Sleep Mode On/Off

You can specify whether or not the printer enters Sleep mode.

Default: [On]

  • On

  • Off

Sleep Mode Timer

You can specify the duration the printer waits before entering Sleep mode. The printer enters Sleep mode if no user input has been made during the specified duration. When the printer is in Sleep mode, it takes longer to start printing.

Default: [1 minute]

  • 1 minute

  • 5 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 45 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 120 minutes

  • 240 minutes

Weekly Timer

You can set the timer for the printer to turn off and on the main power or enter and exit Sleep mode every day or on specified days of the week. Detailed settings for Weekly Timer, such as setting the day or time to enable Weekly Timer, can be configured using Web Image Monitor.

To use Weekly Timer, it is necessary to set the date and time for the printer's internal clock using the control panel. For details, see Timer Settings (SP C340DN).

When Weekly Timer is set to [Daily (Web Preset Time)] or [Day of Week(Preset Time)], the printer does not turn on even if [Mode Setting] in [ECO Night Sensor] is set to [Auto Power Off and On] and the time for turning on the main power specified in [Timer to Turn On] elapses.

Default: [Inactive]

  • Daily (Web Preset Time)

  • Day of Week(Preset Time)

  • Inactive

Weekly Timer Code

To configure this setting, administrator authentication must be enabled. For details, see "Configuring Administrator Authentication", Security Guide.

You can set a password (up to eight digits) for Weekly Timer. Once the password is set, the screen requiring the password is displayed while the printer is turned off or in Sleep mode by Weekly Timer. Enter the password to turn on the printer or recover the printer from Sleep mode.

If you set Weekly Timer Code to [Off], you do not need to enter a password to recover the printer.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

ECO Night Sensor

The ECO Night Sensor (ambient light sensor) enables the printer to automatically turn off and on the main power when changes in the ambient light level are detected.

Mode Setting

You can specify how the printer performs when the ECO Night Sensor detects changes in the ambient light level.

When Weekly Timer is set to [Daily (Web Preset Time)] or [Day of Week(Preset Time)], the printer does not turn on even if [Mode Setting] in [ECO Night Sensor] is set to [Auto Power Off and On] and the time for turning on the main power specified in [Timer to Turn On] elapses.

Default: [Auto Power Off Only]

  • Auto Power Off Only

    The printer turns off the main power when the ECO Night Sensor detects a low ambient light level.

  • Auto Power Off and On

    The printer turns off the main power when a decrease in the ambient light level is detected. It turns on the main power when an increase in the ambient light level is detected.

  • Inactive

    The ECO Night Sensor is disabled.

Timer to Turn Off

You can specify how long the printer waits to turn off the main power when the ECO Night Sensor detects a low ambient light level.

The timer is reset when:

  • The sensor detects changes in the ambient light level.

  • Any key on the control panel is pressed or printing is performed.

  • The main power switch is turned on.

  • The printer configuration screen is displayed on the control panel.

  • The printer settings are changed using Web Image Monitor.

  • The printer settings are imported or exported.

  • A program is downloaded.

  • The printer resumes Fusing Unit Off mode.

  • The printer enters Sleep mode.

Default: [120 minutes]

  • 1 minute

  • 5 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 120 minutes

Timer to Turn On

You can specify how long the printer waits before it turns on the main power when the ECO Night Sensor detects an increase in the ambient light level.

The timer is reset when:

  • The sensor detects changes in the ambient light level.

  • The ECO Night Sensor setting is changed.

  • The main power is turned on.

  • The printer enters Sleep mode.

Default: [1 minute]

  • 1 minute

  • 5 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 120 minutes

Brightness Sensor Level

Brightness Level toTurnOff

You can set the brightness threshold for the sensor to turn off the main power.

Default: 0

  • 0 (Dark) - 14 (Bright)

    Level 0 (Very dark): Equivalent to a moonlit night

    Level 5 (Dark): Equivalent to a dimly-lit room

    Level 7 (Dim): Equivalent to a room at sunset

    Level 9 (Bright): Equivalent to a brightly lit room at night

    Level 15 (Very bright): Equivalent to a sunlit room

Brightness Level to TurnOn

You can set the brightness threshold for the sensor to turn on the main power.

Default: 8

  • 1 (Dark) - 15 (Bright)

    Level 0 (Very dark): Equivalent to a moonlit night

    Level 5 (Dark): Equivalent to a dimly-lit room

    Level 7 (Dim): Equivalent to a room at sunset

    Level 9 (Bright): Equivalent to a brightly lit room at night

    Level 15 (Very bright): Equivalent to a sunlit room

You can set a lower value for [Brightness Level toTurnOff] than the one for [Brightness Level to TurnOn].

Brightness levels are based on ambient light. The actual brightness level may differ depending on the environment in which the printer is used.

Ready State After Printing

You can specify the state the printer return to after printing documents during Sleep Mode.

Default: [Cntrl Panel Off (EngySavg)]

  • Control Panel On

    The printer does not return to Sleep Mode and the initial screen appears on the control panel.

  • Cntrl Panel Off (EngySavg)

    The printer returns to Sleep Mode.

Stop Print at Output Limit

Select whether to stop printing when the number of printed sheets reaches the capacity number of the output tray. Stopping will prevent overflow and mixing of sheets on the output tray.

To resume printing, remove the printed sheets from the output tray, and then press [Carry On] on the control panel.

Printing stops when the maximum number is reached, even if the prints have been removed from the output tray during the print run. The maximum number of sheets that can be printed at one time is approximately 150.

If the maximum number of output sheets is reached while printing a particular type of list, printing will be canceled without the machine displaying a message.

Default: [Inactive]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Bypass Print:64-84 mm

Select [Active] when printing on paper whose width is less than 84 mm. To print on paper of another size, select [Inactive].

Default: [Inactive]

  • Active

  • Inactive

B&W Print Priority

You can specify whether or not to reduce the consumption of color toner. When this function is enabled, it may take longer to start printing a color page.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Anti-Humidity

Select whether or not to reduce paper curl and print smearing when printing in a high-humidity environment.

Anti-Humidity Setting

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Anti-Humidity Level

Default: [Level 1 (Weak)]

  • Level 1 (Weak)

  • Level 2 (Medium)

  • Level 3 (Strong)

Print Compressed Data

You can specify whether or not to print compressed data. The supported compression format is GZIP.

Default: [Off]

  • On

  • Off

Memory Usage

You can specify whether or not to use memory from Font Priority or Frame Priority.

Default: [Frame Priority]

  • Font Priority

    Allocates more memory to the PDL work area. Select this setting if printing fails due to insufficient memory.

  • Frame Priority

    Allocates more memory for image processing. Select this setting to increase print speed. Depending on the document you are printing, this setting might not be effective.

B&W Page Detect

You can specify whether to recognize black-and-white images by page or by document. The black-and-white recognition function allows the printer to print monochrome images in monochrome mode even if color printing is specified.

Default: [Per Page]

  • Per Page

  • Per Job

  • Off

RAM Disk

If the hard disk is not installed for PDF Direct Print, select a value of 2 MB or higher.

Default: [4 MB]

  • 0 MB

  • 2 MB

  • 4 MB

  • 8 MB

  • 16 MB

Auto E-mail Notify

You can specify whether or not to send an error message to a preset e-mail address when a printer error occurs. After changing the setting, turn off the power of the printer briefly, and then turn it on again. For information, see Web Image Monitor Help.

Default: [On]

  • On

  • Off

Serial No. of Machine

You can check the serial number of the printer.

Main Pwr Off if Ntwrk Disc

You can specify whether or not to turn off the power, when the network is disconnected.

Default: [On]

  • On

  • Off

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