How do I change the Power Off and Sleep Timer setting?
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Follow the instructions below.
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.- Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
- Click the Maintenance tab.
- Click the
Printer and Option Information button. You see this window:
- Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
- Click Send.
- Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
- Click Send.
- Click OK to close the open program windows.
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac OS X
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.- Do one of the following:
- Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
- Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility.
- Select
Printer Settings. You see this screen:
- Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
- Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
- Click Apply.
- When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
Published: Mar 21, 2013
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