Reducing Power Consumption (Sleep Mode)

Sleep mode reduces power consumption by pausing certain operations inside the machine.
On the control panel, press  to enter sleep mode. Control Panel
When the machine is in sleep mode,  lights yellow-green.

Exiting Sleep Mode

Perform any of the following operations:
Press any key on the control panel.
Press the display.
When a telephone is connected, take the handset off the hook.

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.
This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the control panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and then select [Preferences] to configure the settings. [Timer/Energy Settings]
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Log in to Remote UI. Starting Remote UI
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On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Portal Page of Remote UI
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Click [Timer Settings] [Edit].
The [Edit Timer Settings] screen is displayed.
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Enter the time in [Auto Sleep Time].
* It is recommended to use the default setting to efficiently save power. [Auto Sleep Time]
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Click [OK].
The settings are applied.
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Log out from Remote UI.
Press  if the machine will not be used for a long period of time, such as overnight
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 control panel is lit or blinking Control 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 control panel
When the machine is performing an adjustment, cleaning, or other operation
When a phone is connected, the handset is off the hook.
When the incoming fax ring is turned off
When the machine is communicating with a computer or similar device
 
*1 The machine may enter sleep mode depending on the message.
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