User GuideP 501/502

Energy Saving Functions

To reduce its power consumption, this machine has the following functions:

Sleep mode

  • If this machine remains idle for a specified period, it enters Sleep mode to reduce its electrical consumption.

  • The default delay time the machine waits before entering Sleep mode is 1 minute. This default time can be changed.

  • The machine can print jobs from computers while in Sleep mode.

Specification

  • Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

    Specification

    Reduced electrical consumption in Sleep mode *1

    0.50 W

    Time of switch into Sleep mode

    1 minute

    Time of switch out from Sleep mode *1

    9.6 seconds

    Duplex Function *2

    Standard

    *1 The time it takes to switch out from energy saving functions and electrical consumption may differ depending on the conditions and environment of the machine.

    *2 Achieves ENERGY STAR energy savings; product fully qualifies when packaged with (or used with) a duplex tray and the duplex function is enabled as an option.

  • Region B icon(mainly North America)

    Specification

    Reduced electrical consumption in Sleep mode *1

    0.47 W

    Time of switch into Sleep mode

    1 minute

    Time of switch out from Sleep mode *1

    9.8 seconds

    Duplex Function *2

    Standard

    *1 The time it takes to switch out from energy saving functions and electrical consumption may differ depending on the conditions and environment of the machine.

    *2 Achieves ENERGY STAR energy savings; product fully qualifies when packaged with (or used with) a duplex tray and the duplex function is enabled as an option.

Note

  • Specifications can vary depending on which options are installed on the machine.

  • For details about how to change the default interval, see "Timer Settings", Settings.

  • Depending on which embedded software application is installed on it, the machine might take longer than indicated to enter Sleep mode.