Sharp AL2041 Description Of Special Functions, Toner save mode, Power save modes, Auto clear

7 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Toner save mode

Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.

Power save modes

The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.

Preheat mode

When the unit enters the preheat mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will remain on or off as before. In this condition, the fuser in the unit is maintained at a lower heat level, thereby saving power. To copy from the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the start () key using the normal copying procedure.

Auto power shut-off mode

When the unit enters the auto power shut-off mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will go out. The auto power shut-off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a longer time before starting copying. To copy from the auto power shut-off mode, press the start () key. Then make desired copier selections and press the start () key using the normal copying procedure.

Auto clear

The unit returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of job. This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.

Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode

You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL (	) exposure	7
mode.
Prevention of OC copies when the original cover/SPF is up function

When enabled, this function may help prevent wasteful use of toner that occurs when the original cover/SPF is not completely closed.

If the start () key is pressed when the original cover/SPF is not completely closed,

" " will appear in the display and copying may not take place. If copying does not take place, copying can be performed by pressing the start () key again, however, the scan size set in "Copy effective paper width setting function" (program numbers 25, 26) will be used.

If the original cover/SPF is completely closed after " " appears, copying will take place at the normal size.

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