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 control panel. When the machine is in the sleep mode, the touch panel display turns off and (Energy Saver) lights up. Control Panel
(Energy Saver) on the control panel. When the machine is in the sleep mode, the touch panel display turns off and (Energy Saver) lights up. Control Panel |
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The machine may not enter sleep mode depending on the machine's operation status and conditions. The Processing/Data indicator flashes or maintains a steady green light even when the machine enters the Sleep mode. |
Exiting Sleep Mode
The machine exits the sleep mode when one of the following operations is performed:
When (Energy Saver) is pressed on the control panel*1
(Energy Saver) is pressed on the control panel*1When 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
*1 Some models of the machine do not support this function.
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/Register) 
<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/Register) <Preferences> <Timer/Energy Settings> set <Sleep Mode Energy Use> to <Low> or <High>. |
When using a wireless LAN also while in sleep modeSet <Sleep Mode Energy Use> to <High>. <Sleep Mode Energy Use> |
Exiting Sleep Mode at a Specified Time
You can configure a setting so that the sleep mode is released at the specified time. If you want to set the time at which the machine recovers from the sleep mode, follow the procedure below.
(Settings/Register) <Preferences> <Timer/Energy Settings> <Sleep Mode Exit Time Settings> select the amount of time that elapses before the machine automatically returns from the sleep mode.