P034

Reducing the Machine Noise

The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this machine. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc.
Using this function may lower the print speed.

The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows:

Quiet Settings

  1. Open the printer driver setup window

  2. Click Quiet Settings on the Maintenance tab

    The Quiet Settings 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.

  3. Set the quiet mode

    If necessary, specify one of the following items:

    Do not use quiet mode

    Select this option when you wish to use the machine with volume of normal operating noise.

    Always use quiet mode

    Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine.

    Use quiet mode during specified hours

    Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine during a specified period of time.
    Set the Start time and End time when you wish the quiet mode to be activated.

    Important

    • The time specified in Start time and in End time must be different.

    • When the hours are specified, quiet mode is not applied to operations (copy, direct print, etc.) performed directly from the machine.

  4. Apply the settings

    Make sure that the machine is on and click OK.
    Click OK when the confirmation message appears.

    The settings are enabled hereafter.

Note

  • The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the paper source and the print quality settings.

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