Reducing Power Consumption (Sleep Mode)
Sleep mode reduces power consumption by pausing certain operations inside the machine.
On the control panel, press
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to enter sleep mode.
Control PanelWhen the machine is in sleep mode,
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lights yellow-green.
Exiting Sleep Mode
Perform any of the following operations: Press any key on the control panel. Tap the display. |
Configuring Auto Sleep Time
"Auto Sleep" is a function which automatically places the machine into sleep mode after a certain period of idle time. Auto Sleep Time specifies the duration the idle time.
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On the control panel, press [Menu] in the [Home] screen.
[Home] Screen2
Press [Preferences]
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[Timer/Energy Settings]
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[Auto Sleep Time].
The [Auto Sleep Time] screen is displayed.
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Enter the time.
* It is recommended to use the default setting to efficiently save power.
[Auto Sleep Time]4
Click [Apply].
The settings are applied.
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Press if the machine will not be used for a long period of time, such as overnightPut the machine into sleep mode as a safety precaution. |
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The machine does not enter sleep mode in the following cases: When the Processing/Data indicator on the control panel is lit or blinking Control PanelWhen the [Menu] screen or an error message*1, such as a paper jam, is displayed on the control panel When the machine is performing an adjustment, cleaning, or other operation | *1 The machine may enter sleep mode depending on the message. |
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