Managing the Printer Power
This function allows you to manage the printer power from the printer driver.
The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows:
Power Off
The Power Off function turns off the printer. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn theprinter on from the printer driver.
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Open the printer driver setup window
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Execute power off
Click Power Off on the Maintenance tab. When the confirmation message appears, click OK.
The printer power switches off, and the Maintenance tab is displayed again.
Auto Power
Auto Power allows you to set Auto Power Off.
The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off the printer when there are no operations from the printer driver or the printer for a specified period of time.
A different time can be set depending on whether the AC adapter is used or the battery is used.
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Open the printer driver setup window
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Make sure that the printer is on and then click Auto Power on the Maintenance tab
The Auto Power Setting dialog box opens.
Note
- If the printer is off or if communication between the printer and the computer is disabled, an error message may appear because the computer cannot collect the printer status.
If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.
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If necessary, complete the following setting:
Using AC Adapter
Specify the time from the list. When the AC adapter is used and this time elapses without any operations from the printer driver or the printer, the printer turns off automatically.
Using Battery
Specify the time from the list. When the battery is used and this time elapses without any operations from the printer driver or the printer, the printer turns off automatically.
Important
- Disable cannot be specified for Using Battery.
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Apply the settings
Click OK. When the confirmation message appears, click OK.
The Maintenance tab is displayed again.
The setting is enabled after this. If you want to disable this function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure.
Important
- If you connect this printer to a network and use it by using an AC adapter, you can set Auto Power Off but the power will not be turned off automatically.
