Entering Sleep Mode

The sleep mode function reduces power consumption by temporarily disabling some internal operations of the machine. You can easily put the machine into sleep mode by pressing (Energy Saver) on the screen. When the machine is in the sleep mode, the touch panel display turns off.
On machines with an upright control panel, press (Energy Saver) on the control panel. (Energy Saver) lights up in sleep mode.
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 the touch panel display. On machines with an upright control panel, press (Energy Saver).
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>.
8900 Series / 6900 Series Only
You can also put the machine into energy saver mode by pressing (Energy Saver) on the screen. In energy saver mode, the machine consumes more power than in sleep mode, but operations can be resumed more quickly. <Mode After Energy Saver Key Pressed> (8900 Series / 6900 Series Only)
When using a wireless LAN also while in sleep mode
Set <Sleep Mode Energy Use> to <High>. <Sleep Mode Energy Use>
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