Managing the Printer PowerThis function allows you to manage the printer power from the printer driver.The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows:Power OffThe 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.1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Execute power offClick 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 PowerAuto Power allows you to set Auto Power On and Auto Power Off.The Auto Power On function automatically turns on the printer when data is received.The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off the printer when there are no operations from theprinter driver or the printer for a specified period of time.1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Make sure that the printer is on and then click Auto Power on the Maintenance tabThe Auto Power Settings dialog box opens.Note• If the printer is off or if communication between the printer and the computer is disabled, anerror 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.3. If necessary, complete the following settings:Auto Power OnSpecifying Enable from the list will turn the printer on upon receipt of print data.Auto Power OffSpecify the time from the list. When this time lapses without any operations from the printer driveror the printer, the printer is turned off automatically.4. Apply the settings166
