Choose

On (Text/Graphics)

Note: This setting is best suited for printing text and line graphics.

Off (Image/Photo)

Note: Selecting Photo from the driver may disable Quiet Mode and provide better print quality and full speed printing.

To

Reduce printer noise.

Print jobs are processed at one-half the normal processing speed.

Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ready to print. There is a short delay before the first page is printed.

Fans run at reduced speed or are turned off.

If your printer has faxing capability, fax sounds are reduced or disabled, including those made by the fax speaker and ringer. The fax is placed in standby mode.

The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are turned off.

The printer ignores the Advance Start command.

Use factory default settings. This setting supports the performance specifications for your printer.

1Make sure that the printer is on and Ready appears.

2From the printer control panel, press .

3Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .

4 Press the up or down arrow button until General Settings appears, and then press .

5Press the up or down arrow button until Quiet Mode appears, and then press .

6Press the up or down arrow button to scroll through the list of possible settings. Press at the correct setting.

Submitting Selection appears.

Adjusting Power Saver

Available settings range from 1–240 minutes. The factory default setting is 30 minutes.

To increase or decrease the number of minutes before the printer enters Power Saver mode, do one of the following:

Using the Embedded Web Server

1Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.

Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2Click Settings, and then click General Settings.

3Click Timeouts.

4In the Power Saver box, increase or decrease the number of minutes you want the printer to wait before it enters Power Saver mode.

5Click Submit.

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Lexmark E462dtn, E460dw manual Adjusting Power Saver, Using the Embedded Web Server

E460dw, E462dtn specifications

The Lexmark E462dtn and E460dw printers are vital parts of Lexmark's extensive lineup, catering to small and medium-sized businesses that require efficient, high-quality monochrome printing. These models stand out due to their impressive functionality, performance characteristics, and advanced technologies.

The Lexmark E462dtn is designed for high-volume printing and offers an impressive print speed of up to 45 pages per minute, which makes it an excellent choice for busy work environments. Additionally, it has a first-page-out time of as fast as 6 seconds, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity. The E462dtn also features automatic duplex printing, which helps to save paper and reduce operating costs.

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