This function allows you to manage the machine power from the printer driver.
The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows:
Power Off
The Power Off function turns off the machine. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the machine on from the printer driver.
Open the printer driver setup window
Execute power off
Click Power Off on the Maintenance tab. When the confirmation message appears, click OK.
The machine 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 machine when print data has not been received from the computer for a specified period of time.
Open the printer driver setup window
Make sure that the machine is on and then click Auto Power on the Maintenance tab
The Auto Power Setting dialog box opens.
Note
If the machine is off or bi-directional communication is disabled, a message may appear because the computer cannot collect the machine status.
If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.
If necessary, complete the following setting:
Specify time from the list. When this time lapses without any print data being received, the machine is turned off automatically.
Apply the settings
Click OK.
When the confirmation message appears, click OK.
The Maintenance tab is displayed again.
The Auto Power Off function is enabled hereafter. If you want to disable this function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure.
Important
If you connect this machine to a network and use it, you can set Auto Power Off but the power will not switch off automatically.