Saving Energy - Ricoh Aficio SP 8300DN User Manual

1. Getting Started
• After turning the printer's power off, wait at least a few seconds before turning it back on. If the
message "Turn main Power Switch off" appears, turn the printer's power off, wait 10 seconds or
more, and then turn it back on again. Never turn the power back on immediately after turning it off.
• Before unplugging the power cord plug, turn off the power switch and make sure the power switch
indicator turns off. Not doing so may result in damage to the hard disk or memory, leading to
malfunctions.
• Do not turn off the power while the printer is in operation.
1. Turn off the power switch.
The power indicator goes out.

Saving Energy

This printer has the following energy saving functions.
Sleep mode
If the printer remains inactive for a specified period after entering Low Power mode, it enters Sleep
mode to further reduce power consumption. The printer also enters Sleep mode under the following
conditions:
• When the [Energy Saver] key is pressed
• The time the printer waits before entering Sleep mode is set in [Sleep Mode Timer]
• When the ECO Night Sensor detects the ambient light level
For details about setting [Sleep Mode Timer] and [ECO Night Sensor], see "Timer Settings" and
"Administrator Tools", Operating Instructions.
To exit Sleep mode, do one of the following:
• Press the [Energy Saver] key
• Press the [Check Status] key
Off mode with Weekly Timer
Specify the time when the printer switches to and from Off mode. This timer can be set for Monday
through Sunday. For details about setting [Weekly Timer], see "Timer Settings", Operating
Instructions.
Off mode with ECO Night Sensor
The printer detects the ambient light level and enters Off mode at night automatically. For details
about setting [ECO Night Sensor], see "Administrator Tools", Operating Instructions.
• When the printer is in Sleep mode, the [Energy Saver] key flashes slowly.
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