This printer has the following energy saving functions:
Fusing Unit Off Mode
If you do not use the printer for a certain period after an operation, the display will turn off and the printer goes into Fusing Unit Off mode. The printer uses less electricity in Fusing Unit Off mode.
When the printer 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 change the printer settings on the control panel. However, the printer must exit this mode to print.
You can change the amount of time that the printer waits before switching to [Fusing Unit Off Mode Timer] under [Fusg OffMode(EnSav)On/Off]. For details, see System.
To exit Fusing Unit Off mode, do one of the following:
Display the [Maintenance] screen on the control panel
Operate the control panel when [Exit Fusing Unit Off Mode] is set to [On Operating Control Panel]
Start print jobs
Sleep mode
If the printer remains inactive for a specified period after entering Fusing Unit Off mode, it enters Sleep mode to further reduce the power consumption. The printer also enters Sleep mode when:
The printer waits before entering Sleep mode is set in [Sleep Mode Timer]
The printer can print jobs from computers.
You can change the amount of time that the printer waits before switching to Sleep mode.
For details about setting [Sleep Mode Timer], see Timer Settings.
To exit Sleep mode, do one of the following:
Press any key on the control panel.
Start print jobs
The energy saving functions will not activate when:
Communicating with external devices
A warning message is displayed
The service call message is displayed
Paper is jammed
The printer's covers are opened
Toner is being replenished
The printer settings screen is displayed
Fixed warm-up is in progress
Data is being processed
Operations are suspended during printing
The Data In indicator is on or flashing
The locked print screen is displayed
Accessing the printer using Web Image Monitor
The printer consumes less energy when in Sleep mode, but it takes longer to start printing.
If two or more energy saving functions are set, the function for which the predetermined conditions to enter energy saving mode are met takes effect first.