Saving Energy
This printer has the following energy saving functions:
Sleep mode
If the printer remains inactive for a specified period, it enters Sleep mode to reduce the power consumption. The printer also enters Sleep mode when:
The printer waits before entering Sleep mode is set in [Sleep Mode Timer]
It is the day and time specified in [Weekly 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] and [Weekly Timer], see System.
To exit Sleep mode, do one of the following:
Press one of the keys on the control panel
Start print jobs
The energy saving functions will not activate when:
Communicating with external devices
The hard disk is active
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 sample print, locked print, hold print, or stored 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.