Power Saver Mode2-10Power Saver ModeThe 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 printerswitches to the Low Power mode 5 minutes after the last print job is printed. The printer then switches tothe Sleep mode after another 6 minutes of inactivity. When the printer is in the Low Power mode, thedisplay shows [Ready]. In the Sleep mode, all lamps on the printer console except for the Energy Saverbutton go out. The display also goes blank and displays nothing.The factory default settings of 5 minutes (Low Power mode) and 6 minutes (Sleep mode) are changeablewithin the range of 5 - 60 minutes (Low Power mode) and 1 - 6 minutes (Sleep mode). The printer returnsto the ready-to-print state in about 30 seconds when re-activated.See also: Changing the Power Saver Time on page 9-3.Exiting the Power Saver ModeThe printer automatically exits the Power Saver mode when it receives a print job from a computer. Tomanually exit the Low Power mode, press any button on the printer console. To exit the Sleep mode, pressthe Energy Saver button.Note: .• Opening and closing a cover will cause the printer to exit the Low Power mode and the Sleep mode.• When the printer is in the Sleep mode, all buttons on the printer console except for the Energy Saverbutton do not function. To use the buttons on the printer console, press the Energy Saver button to exitthe Sleep mode.See also: Changing the Power Saver Time on page 9-3.
