Energy Saver Mode
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Introduction
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Energy Saver Mode
This machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are
performed for a specified number of minutes, the machine automatically enters the
energy saver mode.
NOTE
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The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be specified in a range of 3
minutes to 30 minutes. You can also turn off the energy saver function. For details on the
energy saver mode settings, see <4. ENERGY SAVER> of "Menu Descriptions," on p.
10-8.
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The energy saver function does not activate when the machine is in the following
conditions:
- When printing out copies, faxes or other pages
- When sending or receiving faxes
- When scanning
- While a copy job is saved in the memory or when the collate copy or other functions are
operating, or when the Memory indicator lights up
- When paper jams occur
- When an error code appears and the Alarm indicator flashes
- When no paper is loaded in the cassette
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When the message<PREPARE NEW
∗
CART> appears
∗
:
indicates either "C", "M", "Y", or "K".
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The machine will be restored from the energy saver mode in the following conditions:
- When receiving print jobs from your computer
- When receiving faxes
- When you pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine
- When receiving a call
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When the machine is restored from the energy saver mode, it needs to warm up before it
can scan any document or enter the energy saver mode again. The warm-up time varies
(approx. 15 to 180 seconds) depending on how long the machine was in the energy saver
mode.
Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually
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Press [Energy Saver].
The LCD is turned off and the Energy Saver key lights up.
