QMS 1725E
Print System
Energy Star
Addendum
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With the Energy Star option installed in your printer, you need to be
aware of some differences between your printer and models without
this option. The following information explains what the Energy Star
program is and how Energy Star-compliant printers operate. You will
also find important information regarding special disassembly and
assembly instructions pertaining to your printer.
After a user-specified period of inactivity, the printer changes to a low-
power state (the engine remains on, but the fuser turns off). When a
print job is received, the printer returns to normal power within 90 sec-
onds.
The Energy Saver option specifies if and when the printer changes to
a low-power state. When an idle time is selected, the printer must
Your printer is compliant with US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Energy Star regulations. The EPA Energy Star
Computers program promotes the use of
energy-efficient personal computers,
monitors, and printers and the reduction of air
pollution caused by power generation.
remain inactive for that length of time before starting the energy sav-
ing condition.
When adding options requiring installation inside the printer (memory,
Intellifont SIMM, a network interface, or internal hard disk drive), the
tray assembly must be removed from the printer. The instructions for
removing the tray found in chapter 6, “Printer Options,” of the
Refer-
ence
guide provide the necessary steps for removal but do not
describe or illustrate printers having the Energy Star option installed.
1 Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord and all
interface cables (parallel, serial, SCSI, and Ethernet).
2 Position the printer so its right side is facing you.
Menu Administration/Engine/Energy Saver
Choices 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours—Idle time
before activation of low-power state.
Off—Use normal power all of the time.
Default 1 hour
Notes When a print job is received while an energy saver idle time is
selected, the printer returns to normal power within 90
seconds.
See chapter 4, “Accessing the Configuration Menu,” in
Reference
for information on using the control panel to make
configuration changes.
3 Remove the screw on each end of the side panel by turning it
counterclockwise and then remove the side panel.
4 Remove the five screws on the metal tray assembly cover
and then remove the metal cover, revealing the tray assem-
bly.
5 Unplug the three connectors on the tray assembly.
The connector on the left is released by opening the ejector
switches on each side of the connector and then pulling out
the connector.
The connector in the middle is released by pressing in the tab
on each side with one hand and pulling the connector out
with the other hand.
The connector on the right is released by pressing down gen-
tly on the top of the connector’s flexible latch while pulling the
connector out.
6 Remove the tray assembly screw located to the right of the
fan to release the tray assembly.
7 From the front of the printer, pull the tray assembly straight
out, lifting the tray to pull it over the safety catches.
Take the tray assembly completely out of the printer.
You are now ready to install an optional feature in the printer. Follow
the instructions for the feature you are installing.
1 Using both hands, carefully insert the tray assembly back
into the slot on the front of the printer.
2 Replace the tray assembly screw in the hole located to the
right of the fan.
Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise.
3 Reconnect the three connectors on the tray assembly.
You should hear them snap into place.
4 Replace the metal tray assembly cover and secure it using
five screws.
Tighten the screws by turning them clockwise. The top of the
cover must be inserted in a slot above the opening and the cover
must be pushed in from the bottom to align the holes.
5 Replace the side panel and secure it using two screws.
6 Reconnect all interface cables and the power cord, and turn
both printer power switches on.
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