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HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP has provided these features to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impact of your printing choices.

For more information about HP's environmental initiatives, visit www.hp.com/hpinfo/ globalcitizenship/environment/.

Manage power

To conserve electricity and extend the length of time you can use the printer while using battery power, the printer comes with the following features:

Sleep mode

Power usage is reduced while in Sleep mode. After initial setup of printer, the printer will enter Sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. The time to Sleep mode cannot be changed.

Auto-Off

When Auto Power-Off is enabled, the printer will automatically turn off when the printer is using battery power and has been inactive for the configured period of time. You can change the Auto-Off setting from the HP printer software. Once you change the setting, the printer will maintain the setting that you choose.

Windows: Open Toolbox. (For more information, see Toolbox (Windows).) In the Services tab, click Power Settings, and then select the preferred amount of time.

Mac OS X: Open HP Utility. (For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X).) In the Printer Settings section, click Power Management, and then select the preferred amount of time.

In addition, try the following:

Turn off Bluetooth when not in use. To turn off Bluetooth, press the (Bluetooth) button on the printer’s control panel.

To maximize battery life and capacity, be sure to charge, use, and store the battery in places that meet the recommended temperature guidelines. For more information about using the battery, see Install and use the battery.

Conserve printing supplies

To conserve printing supplies such as ink and paper, try the following:

Change the print mode to a draft setting. Draft setting uses less ink.

Do not clean the ink cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridges.

Reduce paper usage by printing on both sides of the paper. For more information, see Print on both sides (duplexing).

Understand the printer parts

Front view

Back and side view

Printing supplies area

Control Panel

Bottom view

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HP Inkjet CN551A#201 manual Understand the printer parts, Manage power, Sleep mode, Auto-Off, Conserve printing supplies