How do I change the Power Off and Sleep Timer settings?
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Follow the instructions below for your operating system.
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.- Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Printer Settings and 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.
Note: Your product may have the Power Off Timer feature or Power Off If Inactive and Power Off If Disconnected features depending on the location of purchase.
- 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
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.- In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
- Select Printer Settings. You see this screen:
- Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
Note: Your product may have the Power Off Timer feature or Power Off If Inactive and Power Off If Disconnected features depending on the location of purchase.
- Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
- Click Apply.
- If you see the confirmation message, click Yes, and close the Printer Settings window.
Published: Oct 20, 2022
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