Avoid paper jams
Carefully select and load paper to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 80.
Print in black and white
To print all text and graphics using only the black toner cartridge, set the printer to Black Only. For more information, see “Printing in black and white” on page 78.
Use Max Speed or Max Yield settings
The Max Speed and Max Yield settings let you choose between a faster print speed or a higher toner yield. Max Yield is the factory default setting. For more information, see “Using Max Speed and Max Yield” on page 79.
Saving energy
Using Eco-Mode
Use
Choose
Energy
Paper
Energy/Paper
Off
To
Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle.
•Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the first page is printed.
•The printer enters Power Saver mode after one minute of inactivity.
•When the printer enters Power Saver mode, the printer control panel display light is turned off.
•Enable the automatic duplex feature (on printer models that support duplex).
•Turn off print log features.
Use all the settings associated with Energy mode and Paper mode.
Use factory default settings for all settings associated with
To select an
1Make sure that the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press 
.
3Press the down arrow button until 
Settings appears, and then press 
.
4Press the down arrow button until 
General Settings appears, and then press 
.
5Press the down arrow button until 
Eco-Mode
.
6Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the list of possible settings. Press 
at the correct setting.
Submitting Selection appears.
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