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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", Device Management.

You can change the machine's settings to enter Low Power mode when you press the [Energy Saver] key. For details, see "System Settings", Device Management.

To exit Low Power mode, do one of the following:

  • Lift the ADF

  • Place an original in the ADF

  • Press the [Check Status] key

Sleep mode

If the machine remains inactive for a specified period or the [Energy Saver] key is pressed, it enters Sleep mode to further reduce the electricity it consumes. For details, see "System Settings", Device Management.

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

To exit Sleep mode, do one of the following:

  • Lift the ADF

  • Place an original in the ADF

  • Press the [Energy Saver] key

  • Press the [Check Status] key

Note

  • When the machine is in Low Power mode, the [Energy Saver] key is lit. In Sleep mode, the [Energy Saver] key 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

    • 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 the remote administration service notification screens is displayed.

    • 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 the internal cooling fan is active

    • When accessing the machine using Web Image Monitor

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