Support Printers All-In-Ones WorkForce Series Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C879R

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

  • See below.

    Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

    You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time.

    Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

    1. Press the  home button, if necessary.
    2. Select Settings > General Settings > Basic Settings > Power Off Timer. You see a screen like this:

    3. Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).

    Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

    You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.

    Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

    1. Press the  home button, if necessary.
    2. Select Settings > General Settings > Basic Settings > Sleep Timer.

      Note: Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

      You see a screen like this:

    3. Do one of the following:
      • Select the or + icon to decrease or increase the number of minutes.
      • Select the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen keypad, and select OK.
    4. Select OK.
    5. Select Wake from Sleep.
    6. Select Wake with LCD Screen Touch.
    7. Do one of the following:
      • Select On to wake the printer from sleep mode by tapping the LCD touchscreen or by pressing a button on the control panel.
      • Select Off to wake the printer from sleep mode by only pressing a button on the control panel. This prevents unintentional operations due to objects bumping the LCD touchscreen.
      • Select Scheduled to set a time range for the feature to be enabled.
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