How do I change the Power Off and Sleep Timer setting?

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    Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

    You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
    1. Access the Windows Desktop, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and select Printer Settings.
    2. Click the Maintenance tab.
    3. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this window:
    4. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
    5. Click Send.
    6. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
    7. Click Send.
    8. Click OK to close the open program windows.

    Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X

    You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
    1. Do one of the following:
      • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
      • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
    2. Select Printer Settings. You see this screen:
    3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
    4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
    5. Click Apply.
    6. If you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
Published:  Jan 7, 2016