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ECO FUNCTIONS OF THE MACHINE

Mode Settings

The eco function settings are set in a batch. " Mode" and "Eco Mode" are available.
Setting values applied by each mode is as follows.

Function Custom Mode Eco Mode
Preheat Mode Setting

1min.

1min.
Turn off Panel Display during pre-heat mode

On

On

Auto Power Shut-Off Timer

Fix transition time.:

1min.

Fix transition time.:

1min.

As soon as the remote job is finished, enter Auto power shut off mode.

On

On

Sleep Mode Power Level

Low Power

Low Power

Eco Scan

On

On (All Modes Except Copy)

Each Energy Save settings in System Settings is not applied when Custom/Eco mode is used.

AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF MODE

This mode turns off the power to the operation panel and the fusing unit, and makes the machine wait in the lowest power consumption state.
Auto Power Shut-Off mode will activate when the set duration of time elapses in waiting status without executing a job.
Compared to preheat mode, the power-saving rate is considerably higher but the wakeup time is longer.
The main power indicator blinks in yellow when the machine is in Auto Power Shut-Off mode.
This mode is cleared when print data is being received, fax data is being output, or when the [Power] button is pressed while it is blinking.

A message appears 15 seconds before Auto Power Shut-Off Mode is entered.
To close the message and continue normal operation, tap the [Continue] button.
The message appears again 15 seconds before the end of the extension of normal operation time.
If no action is taken within 15 seconds after the message appears, the machine enters auto power shut-off mode.

To set display of the message:
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Display Message When Extending Transition Time to Preheat/Auto Power Shut-Off Mode].
    Pressing and holding the [Power] button during auto power shut-off will turn off the machine.

PREHEAT MODE

This mode lowers the temperature of the fusing unit and makes the machine wait in low power consumption state.
Preheat mode will activate when the set duration of time elapses in waiting status without executing a job.
Compared to Auto Power Shut-Off Mode, the amount of energy saved is less and the wakeup time is shorter.
The touch panel goes off.
The main power indicator lights in blue when the machine is in preheat mode.
The touch panel is cleared when it is tapped or the [Home Screen] button is pressed.

To set preheat mode:
"Settings (administrator)" → select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Preheat Mode Setting].

A message appears 15 seconds before Preheat Mode is entered.
To close the message and continue normal operation, tap the [Continue] button.
If no action is taken within 15 seconds after the message appears, the machine enters preheat mode.

To set display of the message:
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Display Message When Extending Transition Time to Preheat/Auto Power Shut-Off Mode].

ECO RECOMMENDATION FUNCTION DISPLAY

Shows recommended copy/print settings for copy, document filing reprint, and direct print.

Copying

When you change to copy mode (normal mode), the settings recommended for copy mode appear.
Recommended settings: 2-Sided Copy, N-Up, B/W Copy, and Image Orientation

Document filing print

When you tap the [Choose Print Settings] in the action panel on the file list screen of document filing, the settings recommended for this mode appear.
Recommended settings: 2-Sided Print, N-Up, and Print B/W.

Direct print

When you tap the [Choose Print Settings] in the action panel on the file list screen of direct print, the settings recommended for this mode appear.
Recommended settings: 2-Sided Print, N-Up, and Print B/W.

AS SOON AS THE REMOTE JOB IS FINISHED, ENTER AUTO POWER SHUT OFF MODE

Printing or outputting received fax data in Auto Power Shut-Off Timer turns on the power, and then the machine returns to Auto Power Shut-Off Mode immediately after completing the print job.

To set "As soon as the remote job is finished, enter Auto power shut off mode.":
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [As soon as the remote job is finished, enter Auto power shut off mode.].

Fix transition time.

The Auto Power Shut-Off Timer is fixed. Select [Fix transition time.], and set the transition time in [Auto Power Shut-Off Timer].
When this setting is enabled, the [Change transition time by time of day.] option is disabled.

Change transition time by time of day.

This function controls the transition to Auto Power Shut-Off mode optimally for each time period by analyzing the use of the machine based on job logs obtained during a 4-week period.
When this setting is enabled, the [Fix transition time.] option is disabled.

  • The image transfer control settings are not changed.
  • This does not link to the Power On/Off Scheduling. If both of them are enabled, the Power On/Off Scheduling settings precede.
  • Pages are counted for each paper size separately.
  • When the power supply of the machine was off, there was no job during this time.

Transition to Energy Saving and Auto Power Shut-Off modes

Pattern Transition time Average outputs per hour*
Mode1 (Job Start Priority1)

After 1 hour

 700 or more

Mode2 (Job Start Priority2)

After 30 minutes

 150 to 699

Mode3 (Energy Saving Priority1)

After 5 minutes

 40 to 149

Mode4 (Energy Saving Priority2)

After the minimum time period

 Up to 39

* Factory default setting

Automatic
This function controls the power optimally for each time period by analyzing the use of machine based on job logs obtained during a certain time period.

If the machine does not have the 4-week job log information, the machine enters the template2 (Mode3 (Energy Saving Priority1) between 8:00 and 18:00 hours). Then after that, it enters Mode4 (Energy Saving Priority2).

Manual
You can set a pattern for each time band.
The machine already has the 3-pattern template. The Energy Save pattern can be added to the "Original Eco Patterns 1 to 4".

Three-pattern template

Template Pattern Description of mode

Template 1

 All Day "Energy Save Priority2"

The machine runs in the "Mode4 (Energy Saving Priority2)" all the time.

Template 2

 8:00-18:00 "Energy Save Priority1"

The machine runs in "Mode3 (Energy Saving Priority1)" between 8:00 and 18:00, and in "Mode4 (Energy Saving Priority2)" at other times.

Template 3

 8:00-18:00 "Job Start Priority1"

The machine runs in "Mode1 (Job Start Priority1)" between 8:00 and 18:00, and in "Mode4 (Energy Saving Priority2)" at other times.

Sleep Mode Power Level

Low Power: The machine switches to the power saving mode, but it takes some time to recover.
Fast Wake Up: Compared with Low Power, the power value rises by a certain degree, but it results in faster recovery.
Motion Sensor Mode
(BP-70C31/BP-70C36/BP-70C45/BP-70C55/BP-70C65): The motion sensor enables the machine to automatically wake from sleep mode.

ECO SCAN

Non-print jobs such as sending a scanned original are performed with the fusing unit turned off.

ECO SCAN SETTING

Set “Eco Scan Setting" to , and select a mode or screen in which to enable Eco Scan Setting.
The following modes and screens can be set.

  • Home Screen
  • Copy
  • Image Send
  • Document Filing
  • System Settings
  • Sharp OSA

    • To set Eco scan:
    "Settings (administrator)" → select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Scan Setting].

    ENERGY SAVING PATTERN LIST

    This function analyzes machine usage and controls entry into auto power shutoff mode based on frequency of use. If you want to manage machine power by using an energy saving pattern list, select [Manual] in "Settings (administrator)" - [Eco Setting] - [Energy Save] - [Change transition time by time of day.], and select an Automatic Update Pattern from the pull-down list or one of Original Eco Patterns 1 to 4.
    To automatically analyze machine usage and update the pattern as needed, set Automatic Update Pattern.
    Edit Pattern
    Set the Original Eco Pattern.

    Item Description

    Change Pattern Name

    To change the pattern name, enter the desired name.

    Pattern to Be Modeled

    Select the stored pattern that you want to base the new pattern on. To copy the settings of a selected pattern, select [Copy the selected pattern.].

    Energy Save Setting

    Set time periods for machine modes. Select a mode from 1 to 4, and select a day of the week, start time, and end time.

    Day of the Week

    Set the day of week on which you want to enable the mode selected in the Energy Save Setting.

    Start Time/Completing Time

    Set the period of time during which you want to enable the mode selected in the Energy Save Setting.

    POWER ON/OFF SCHEDULE SETTING

    The machine operator panel can be turned On or Off at a preset time. Up to three (3) patterns can be set. The "Setting 1", "Setting 2" and "Setting 3" are executed in this sequence if set at the same day of week or at the same clock time.

    • The scheduling function does not support the power management settings in the Preheat Mode and Auto Power Shut-Off Mode.
    • The preset power-off time is subject to the following restrictions:
      • If the machine is running due to the current job execution or other reasons, the machine is turned off only after the job has finished.
      • The machine cannot receive printer jobs.
      • The machine can receive output jobs, such as received fax data outputs.
      • If the Time Specified Output of Received Data setting is enabled, they are output next time the machine is turned on.
    • If the power management setting is also enabled, the Power On/Off Scheduling settings precede.
    • If the same time is specified, settings are applied in the order of "Setting 1", "Setting 2", and "Setting 3".
    • The power is not turned off in the following cases:
      • "Power Up Auto Clear" is in progress.
      • The preset power on/off time is within one minute from when the setting is accepted.
    Setting Power ON/OFF Scheduling Function
    In "Settings", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Power ON/OFF Schedule Setting].

    SPECIFIC DATE OPERATION SETTINGS

    You can configure a day on which you have high-output printing or want to perform a special operation as the "specific date" and set a specific energy saving pattern only for that specific date.
    "Specific Date" tab
    A period of up to 7 days can be set for Specific Date. Set the specific date, energy saving pattern to be applied, and the operation that takes place if the specific date falls on a non-work day.

    Item Description

    Date Setting

    Configure the date on which you want to operate the machine with a specific pattern.

    Select a day between 1 and 31 in Every Month or from End of Every Month.

    Applied Energy Saving Operation

    Select an energy saving pattern you want to apply.

    Use the ENERGY SAVING PATTERN LIST to specify the details of the energy saving pattern.

    Operation for Holiday

    Configure how the machine operates if the preset specific date falls on a holiday.

    Use the ENERGY SAVING PATTERN LIST to specify the day as the holiday.
    • If a specific date that is initially specified coincides with the one that is moved because it falls on a holiday, the setting for the former takes precedence.
    • If specific dates of the same dates are configured, they are used in ascending order between 1 and 7 (specific date numbers).

    "Pattern" tab
    This tab is used to configure the details of an energy saving pattern.

    Item Description

    Energy Save Operation

    Select a specific date pattern you want to specify.

    Change Pattern Name

    Enter a pattern name when you want to change the name of a specific date pattern.

    Pattern to Be Modeled

    Select a source pattern when you create a pattern using a stored or preset pattern.

    Add new schedule.

    Add a schedule.

    "Holiday" tab
    Specify a holiday. The day you specified as the holiday will not be a specific date.

    Item Description

    Holiday List

    When you tap this option, the dates and days of the week for the holidays you have set for two years.

    Day of Week

    Use this option to specify a holiday using a day of the week.

    Set Period

    Use this to specify a holiday using a date.

    "Final Registered Time" shows when the holiday that is stored with Set Period was stored.

    DISPLAYING ECO RECOMMENDATION SETTINGS (ECO RECOMMENDATION FUNCTION DISPLAY)

    When the base screen of normal mode is displayed, eco recommendation settings appear.

    This function does not operate in easy mode.
    To use the eco recommendation function display:
    "Settings (administrator)" → [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Eco Recommendation Function Display].

    The displayed functions are as follows.

    TONER SAVE MODE

    This mode is used to reduce toner consumption.
    Toner consumption can be set for each print job of "Copy", "Printer", and "Prints (Document Filing)".
    Toner consumption can be selected from three levels.

    • Toner Save1 (Toner Consumption: Much)
    • Toner Save2 (Toner Consumption: Middle)
    • Toner Save3 (Toner Consumption: Little)

    MOTION SENSOR

    (BP-70C31/BP-70C36/BP-70C45/BP-70C55/BP-70C65)

    This sensor detects the presence of a person that approaches the machine, and automatically wakes the machine from sleep mode. (Motion Sensor Mode Only)
    Three settings are available for the detection range ( / / ).

    • The motion sensor detects the movement of sources of heat.
    • The detection range may vary depending on the installation site and environment (ambient temperature, etc.).

    Caution

      The motion sensor may not operate correctly in the conditions below.
    • An object is in front of the motion sensor
    • There are scratches or dirt on the motion sensor cover
    • The motion sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or air flow
    • The motion sensor is damaged
    • There is a source of heat such as a heater nearby
    • An object is moving in the detection range
    To enable the motion sensor
    "Settings (administrator)" select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Sleep Mode Power Level].

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