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Installing and Setting up the Machine > Energy Saver function
Energy Saver function
If a certain period of time elapses after the machine is last used, the machine automatically enters Low Power Mode to
reduce power consumption. If a further period of time elapses without the machine being used, the machine
automatically enters sleep mode, which minimizes power consumption. If the machine is not used while in sleep mode,
the power automatically turns off.
Low Power Mode
If the machine is not operated for a certain period of time, the energy saver indicator will light up and the screen will
become dark to reduce power consumption. This status is referred to as Low Power Mode. “Low power.” will be
displayed on the screen.
The default preset time is 3 minute.
If print data is received during Low Power Mode, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing. Also when fax
data arrives while the machine is in Low Power Mode, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing.
To resume, perform one of the following actions.
• Press the touch panel or any key on the operation panel.
• Open the document processor.
• Place originals in the document processor.
The machine will be ready to operate within 10 seconds.
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more slowly.
Sleep
To enter Sleep, select the [
Energy Saver
] key. Touch panel and all indicators on the operation panel will go out to save
a maximum amount of power except the Energy Saver indicator. This status is referred to as Sleep.
If print data is received during Sleep, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing.
Also when fax data arrives while the machine is in Sleep, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing.
To resume, perform the following actions.
• Select the [
Energy Saver
] key.
The machine will be ready to operate within 17.6 seconds.
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more slowly.
NOTE
If the Low Power Timer is equal to the Sleep Timer, a Sleep mode is preceded.
Energy Saver indicator
