Entering Sleep Mode

The sleep mode function reduces power consumption by temporarily disabling some internal operations of the machine. You can put the machine into sleep mode simply by pressing  (Energy Saver) on the control panel. When the machine is in sleep mode, the touch panel display turns off and  (Energy Saver) lights up. Control Panel
The machine may not enter sleep mode depending on the machine's operation status and conditions.
You can set the order for starting necessary functions when you perform operations after exiting sleep mode. <Sleep Mode Eco Exit>
The Processing/Data indicator flashes or maintains a steady green light even when the machine enters the Sleep mode.
Exiting Sleep Mode
Press  (Energy Saver) to cancel the sleep mode.
The machine exits the sleep mode when one of the following operations is performed:
When the Energy Saver key is pressed on the control panel*1
When originals are placed in the feeder
When the feeder is opened
When paper is loaded in/removed from the multi-purpose tray*1
When a cover on the machine is opened/closed*1
When an IC card is held over an IC card reader installed to the machine to log in*2
*1 Some models of the machine do not support this function.
*2 Applicable only when <Sleep Mode Energy Use> is set to <High>. <Sleep Mode Energy Use>
When You Want to Set the Auto Sleep Timer
You can use the <Auto Sleep Time> setting to automatically put the machine into sleep mode. If you want to change the amount of time that elapses before the machine enters auto sleep mode, follow the procedure below.
 (Settings/Registration)  <Preferences>  <Timer/Energy Settings>  <Auto Sleep Time>   or to set the amount of time that elapses before the machine automatically enters sleep mode  <OK>.
You can set the time range to automatically enter sleep mode by the day of the week. <Auto Sleep Weekly Timer>
Energy Consumption in Sleep Mode
You can set the amount of energy that the machine consumes when it is in sleep mode. Follow the procedure below to set the amount of energy consumed in sleep mode.
 (Settings/Registration)  <Preferences>  <Timer/Energy Settings>  set <Sleep Mode Energy Use> to <Low> or <High>.
When using a wireless LAN or Bluetooth also while in sleep mode
If you set <Sleep Mode Energy Use> to <Low>, enable <Compensate for Network Comm.>. If <Compensate for Network Comm.> is not enabled, neither wireless LAN nor Bluetooth can be used during sleep mode.
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