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Managing the Printer Power

Printer power supply is operated from Remote UI.

Power control settings

Power control settings allow you to set Auto power off and Auto power on.

Auto power off is the function wherein the printer automatically turns itself off, when data is not sent or the printer remains inactive for a certain period.
The Auto power on function automatically turns on the printer when data is received.

  1. Selecting Printer settings from Remote UI

  2. Click Power control settings

  3. Select Use auto power control, and then click OK

  4. Check the displayed message and click OK

  5. Complete the following settings:

    Auto power off (LAN/USB connection) / Auto power off (no LAN/USB connection)
    Specify the time from the list. Printer automatically turns itself off, when data is not sent within the specified time or the printer has remained inactive.
    If all of the following conditions are met, the settings in Auto power off (no LAN/USB connection) will be followed.
    • All LAN settings in the printer settings are disabled
    • There is no USB connection to a PC
    • The modular cable is not connected to the printer
    Otherwise, the settings in Auto power off (LAN/USB connection) will be followed.
    Auto power on
    When you check this check box, the printer automatically turns itself on when data is sent.

    Note

    • Disabling or extending the time for auto power off or enabling auto power on will increase power consumption.
  6. Apply the settings

    Click OK.
    The printer will operate with the changed settings hereafter.