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Installing and Setting up the Machine > Energy Saver function
Energy Saver function
If a certain period of time elapses after the machine is last used, the machine automatically enters sleep mode,
which minimizes power consumption. If the machine is not used while in sleep mode, the power automatically
turns off.
Low Power Mode
If the machine is not operated for a certain period of time, the energy saver indicator will light up and the screen
will become dark to reduce power consumption. This status is referred to as Low Power Mode.
"Low power." will be displayed on the screen.
The amount of time before entering Low Power Mode: 1 minutes (default setting).
If print data is received during Low Power Mode, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing. Also
when fax data arrives while the machine is in Low Power Mode, the machine automatically wakes up and starts
printing.
To resume, perform one of the following actions.
• Select any key on the operation panel.
• Touch the touch panel.
• Place originals in the document processor.
Recovery time from Low Power Mode is as follows.
• 10 seconds or less
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more
slowly.
Sleep
To enter Sleep, select the [Energy Saver] key. Message display and all indicators on the operation panel will go
out to save a maximum amount of power except the Energy Saver indicator. This status is referred to as Sleep.
If print data is received during Sleep, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing.
Also when fax data arrives while the machine is in Sleep, the machine automatically wakes up and starts printing.
To resume, perform the following actions.
• Select any key on the operation panel.
The machine will be ready to operate within 16 seconds.
Note that ambient environmental conditions, such as ventilation, may cause the machine to respond more
slowly.
If the Low Power Timer is equal to the Sleep Timer, a Sleep mode is preceded.