Reducing Power Consumption (Sleep Mode)

Sleep mode reduces power consumption by pausing certain operations inside the machine.
For Models with the Energy Saver Key ()
On the operation panel, press [] to enter sleep mode. Operation Panel
Also, if no operations are performed for a certain period of time, the machine automatically enters sleep mode. Configuring Auto Sleep Time
When the machine is in sleep mode,  lights yellow-green.
For Models without the Energy Saver Key ()
You cannot manually put the machine into sleep mode. If no operations are performed for a certain period of time, the machine automatically enters sleep mode. Configuring Auto Sleep Time
The display turns off in sleep mode.

Exiting Sleep Mode

Perform any of the following operations:
Press any key on the operation panel.
Tap the display. (touch panel model)
When a telephone or optional TELEPHONE 6 KIT is connected, take the handset off the hook. (touch panel model)

Configuring Auto Sleep Time

Auto Sleep is a function that automatically places the machine into sleep mode if no operations are performed for a certain period of time. You can specify the timing of Auto Sleep.
This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the operation panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and then select [Preferences] to configure the settings. [Timer/Energy Settings]
1
Log in to Remote UI. Starting Remote UI
2
On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Portal Page of Remote UI
3
Click [Timer Settings] [Edit].
The [Edit Timer Settings] screen is displayed.
4
Enter the time in [Auto Sleep Time].
* It is recommended to use the default setting to efficiently save power. [Auto Sleep Time]
5
Click [OK].
The settings are applied.
6
Log out from Remote UI.
Press  if the machine will not be used for a long period of time, such as overnight (for models with the Energy Saver key () only)
Put the machine into sleep mode as a safety precaution.
The machine does not enter sleep mode in the following cases:
When the data indicator on the operation panel is lit or blinking Operation Panel
When the [Menu] screen, a paper jam or other error message*1, or Direct Connection SSID or network key display screen is displayed on the operation panel
When the machine is performing an adjustment, cleaning, or other operation
When the machine is communicating with a computer or similar device
When a phone or optional TELEPHONE 6 KIT is connected, the handset is off the hook. (touch panel model)
When the incoming fax ring is turned off (touch panel model)
 
*1 The machine may enter sleep mode depending on the message.
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