User GuideP C600

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

Note

  • 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.