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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]. Also, you can select the level of Low Power mode under [Low Power Mode Level]. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
You can change the machine's settings to enter Low Power mode when you press the [Energy Saver] key. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Low Power mode, do one of the following:
Lift the ADF
Place an original in the ADF
Load paper in the bypass tray
Pull out the paper trays
Touch the display panel or press one of the keys on the control panel
Fusing Unit Off mode
If you do not use the machine for a certain period after an operation, the machine makes a clicking sound and enters Fusing Unit Off mode.
When the machine is in Fusing Unit Off mode, the display is on but the fusing unit heater is off to save energy. In this mode, you can scan documents, receive faxes, and change the machine's settings on the control panel. However, the machine must exit this mode to print.
You can change the amount of time that the machine waits before switching to Fusing Unit Off mode under [Fusing Unit Off Mode (Energy Saving) On/Off]. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Fusing Unit Off mode, do one of the following:
Start print jobs
Switch to the [Copier] screen
Touch the display panel or press one of the keys on the control panel when the [Copier] screen is displayed
The time required to return from Fusing Unit Off mode and resume printing is as long as the time required for warm-up time. For details about the warm-up time, see Specifications for the Main Unit.
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", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
When the machine is in Sleep mode, only the [Energy Saver] key and the [Check Status] key are usable. The machine can print jobs from computers and receive faxes.
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", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
To exit Sleep mode, do one of the following:
Lift the ADF
Place an original in the ADF
Press the [Energy Saver] key (when using the standard operation panel)
Press the [Check Status] key
When a machine equipped with the standard operation panel is in Low Power mode, the [Energy Saver] key is lit. In Sleep mode, the [Energy Saver] key flashes slowly. In Fusing Unit Off mode, the [Energy Saver] key is not lit.
When a machine equipped with the Smart Operation Panel is in Low Power mode or Fusing Unit Off mode, the main power indicator is lit. In Sleep mode, the main power indicator 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 (The machine enters Fusing Unit Off mode unless the cover is open.)
When paper is jammed (The machine enters Fusing Unit Off mode except when the cover is open.)
When the Data In indicator is lit or flashing (The machine enters Fusing Unit Off mode except when the Data In indicator is lit or flashing due to receiving faxes or storing documents.)
The machine does not enter Low Power mode or Sleep mode in the following cases:
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 the [User Tools / Counter / Inquiry] screen is displayed
When data is being processed
When the On-hook dialing function is in use
If a file is waiting to be transmitted within the next minute using the "Send Later" facsimile function
When a recipient is being registered in the address list or group dial 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
