Description Of Other Special Functions; Toner Save Mode - Sharp AL-2030 Operation Manual

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Toner save mode

Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.
Power save modes
The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power
shut-off mode.
Preheat mode
When the unit enters the preheat mode, the power save (
and other indicators will remain on or off as before. In this condition, the fuser in
the unit is maintained at a lower heat level, thereby saving power. To copy from
the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the start (
using the normal copying procedure.
Auto power shut-off mode
When the unit enters the auto power shut-off mode, the power save (
will light up and other indicators except the ONLINE indicator will go out. The auto
power shut-off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a
longer time before starting copying. To copy from the auto power shut-off mode,
press the start (
( ) key using the normal copying procedure.
Auto clear
The unit returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of job.
This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.
Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode
You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL (
Prevention of OC copies when the SPF is up function
When enabled, this function may help prevent wasteful use of toner that occurs
when the OC cover is not completely closed.
If the start (
will appear in the display and copying may not take place. If copying does not take
place, copying can be performed by pressing the start (
scan size set in "Copy effective paper width setting function" (program numbers 25,
26, 27) will be used.
If the OC cover is completely closed after "
the normal size.
TONER SAVE MODE
1
Press the exposure mode selector key
to select the MANUAL (
2
Press and hold down the exposure mode
selector key for approximately 5 seconds.
The MANUAL (
and the PHOTO (
to blink. The light and dark indicator
marked "5" will light up, indicating the
standard toner mode is active.
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) key. Then make desired copier selections and press the start
) key is pressed when the OC cover is not completely closed, "
) indicator will go out
) indicator will begin
) key again, however, the
" appears, copying will take place at
) mode.
) indicator will light up
) key
) indicator
) exposure mode.
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