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2.4 Setting/Exiting the Power Saver Modes
The printer has a power saving feature which reduces power consumption during periods 
of inactivity. This feature operates in two modes: the Low Power mode and Sleep mode.
As delivered, the printer switches to the Low Power mode 3 minutes after the receipt of the 
last print request. The printer then switches to the Sleep mode after another 5 minutes of 
inactivity. 
When the printer is in the Low Power mode, the display shows [Ready/Standby]. In the 
Sleep mode, all lamps on the control panel except for the   <Power Saver> button go out. 
The display also goes blank and displays nothing. 
The factory default settings of 3 minutes (Low Power mode) and 5 minutes (Sleep mode) 
are changeable within the range of 1 - 60 minutes (Low Power mode) and 1 - 120 minutes 
(Sleep mode). The printer consumes less than 5 W in the Sleep mode, and returns to the 
ready-to-print state in about 16 seconds when re-activated.
Note
• You can program your printer to disable the Sleep mode.
• For more information about the Low Power and Sleep modes and how to change their settings, refer to 
"Setting Example: Changing the Power Saver Mode Setting" (P. 76).
Exiting the Power Saver Modes
The printer automatically exits the Power Saver modes when it receives a print job from a 
computer.
To manually exit the Low Power mode, press any button on the control panel. To exit the 
Sleep mode, press the   <Power Saver> button.
Note
• When the printer is in the Low Power mode, opening and closing a cover will cause the printer to exit the 
Low Power mode.
• When the printer is in the Sleep mode, all buttons on the control panel except for the
   <Power Saver> 
button do not function. 
To use the buttons on the control panel, press the
   <Power Saver> button to exit the Sleep mode.