Lexmark MX6500E manual Saving energy, Using Eco‑Mode, Reducing printer noise, Avoid paper jams

Saving money and the environment 231

Check your first draft for accuracy

Before printing or making multiple copies of a document:

•Use the preview feature to see how the document looks like before you print it.

•Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy.

Avoid paper jams

Correctly set the paper type and size to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 265.

Saving energy

Using Eco‑Mode

1Open a Web browser, and then type the scanner IP address in the address field.

Notes:

•View the scanner IP address on the scanner home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

•If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2Click Settings > General Settings > Eco‑Mode > select a setting.

Use	To
Off	Use the factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. Off supports the performance
	specifications of the printer.
Energy	Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle.

•Printer engine motors do not start until it is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the first page is printed.

•The printer enters Sleep mode after one minute of inactivity.

Energy/Paper	Use all the settings associated with Energy and Paper modes.
Paper	•	Enable the automatic two‑sided (duplex) feature.
	•	Turn off print log features.

3Click Submit.

Reducing printer noise

Enable Quiet Mode to reduce printer noise.

1Open a Web browser, and then type the scanner IP address in the address field.

Notes:

•View the scanner IP address on the scanner home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

•If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2Click Settings > General Settings > Quiet Mode > select a setting.