Epson EcoTank ET-4750 User manual
ET-4750 User's Guide
Contents
ET-4750 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 13
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 15
Status Icon Information ............................................................................................................. 15
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen ....................................................................................... 17
Selecting the Date and Time ......................................................................................................... 17
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 19
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds.................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 21
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting .................................................................................. 22
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 23
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 24
Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 26
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 28
Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. 28
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 28
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 30
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 31
Setting Up Epson Connect Services.............................................................................................. 31
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 33
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 33
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 34
Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 34
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 35
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 36
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ 37
Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 37
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 38
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... 38
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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 40
Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 40
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 41
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ 42
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 44
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 44
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 46
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 46
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 47
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 48
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 49
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 49
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 49
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 50
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 50
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Loading Paper in the Cassette ........................................................................................................... 52
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 57
Double-sided Printing Capacity.......................................................................................................... 58
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 59
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 60
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 61
Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel ..................................................................................... 62
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel ............................................................................................. 62
Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings...................................................................................... 63
Paper Source Settings Options ..................................................................................................... 64
Selecting the Universal Print Settings ................................................................................................ 64
Universal Print Settings Options .................................................................................................... 65
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 67
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 67
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 68
ADF Original Document Specifications .............................................................................................. 70
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Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 72
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 72
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 73
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 75
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 75
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 76
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 78
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 78
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 79
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 81
Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 82
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 83
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 85
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 86
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 87
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 88
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 89
Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 90
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 91
Locking Printer Settings - Windows ............................................................................................... 92
Locked Setting Options............................................................................................................. 94
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 95
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 96
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 97
Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S....................................................................... 98
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S........................................................................................ 98
Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................. 101
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ........................................................................................... 102
Print Quality Options - Mac ..................................................................................................... 105
Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................. 105
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac .......................................................................................... 106
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac........................................................................................... 107
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac........................................................................... 108
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Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac........................................................... 109
Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................. 110
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac ................................................................................ 111
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... 112
Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... 113
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... 113
Checking Print Status - Mac.................................................................................................... 115
Printing From a Chromebook ........................................................................................................... 115
Cancelling Printing Using the Product .............................................................................................. 116
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 117
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 117
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 117
Scanning to a Connected Computer ....................................................................................... 118
Control Panel Scanning Options............................................................................................. 120
Changing Default Scan Job Settings ...................................................................................... 121
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................. 122
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 124
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device........................................................................................... 125
Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ............................................................................................................... 126
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ....................................................................... 129
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab............................................................... 129
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF..................................................................... 130
Image Format Options................................................................................................................. 131
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 132
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 134
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine.............................................................................. 134
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 137
Setting Up Basic Fax Features .................................................................................................... 137
Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 137
Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 139
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 140
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings................................................................................................ 142
Print Settings - Fax.................................................................................................................. 143
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Basic Settings - Fax ................................................................................................................ 144
Security Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 146
Setting Up the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................................................ 147
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac ................................................................... 149
Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 150
Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 151
Creating a Contact .................................................................................................................. 151
Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 153
Creating a Contact Group ....................................................................................................... 154
Editing or Deleting a Contact Group........................................................................................ 156
Importing Contacts Using the Fax Utility - Windows .................................................................... 157
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac.................................................... 160
Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 162
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 162
Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History...................................................... 163
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 164
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 166
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 167
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac .................................................................................. 170
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone.................................................................... 173
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 174
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 174
Receiving Faxes Automatically ................................................................................................... 175
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 175
Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 176
Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen (Using the Inbox)................................................................... 176
Selecting Received Fax Options Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................... 178
Checking Fax Status ....................................................................................................................... 181
Printing Fax Reports......................................................................................................................... 182
Fax Report Options ..................................................................................................................... 182
Refilling Ink .............................................................................................................................................. 184
Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 184
Check Ink Levels .............................................................................................................................. 186
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Checking Ink Levels on Your Product.......................................................................................... 186
Checking Ink Levels with Windows.............................................................................................. 187
Checking Ink Levels - Mac........................................................................................................... 188
Disabling Special Offers with Windows ....................................................................................... 190
Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box...................................................................................... 191
Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers ........................................................................... 191
Refilling the Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................... 191
Maintenance Box Replacement ....................................................................................................... 196
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 198
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 198
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 198
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 199
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 201
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 204
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 204
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 206
Power Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 208
Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel................................................................... 208
Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility ............................................................................... 209
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 211
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 211
Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 213
Cleaning the Print Head Path ........................................................................................................... 214
Checking the Number of Sheets....................................................................................................... 216
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows ...................................................................................... 216
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac.............................................................................................. 217
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 219
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 219
Cleaning the Paper Rollers .............................................................................................................. 221
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 224
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 228
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 228
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 229
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Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels..................................................................... 231
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 231
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 233
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 234
Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 234
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 234
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 235
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 235
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 236
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 237
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 238
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 239
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 240
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 241
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 241
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 241
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 241
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 242
Paper Jams Inside the Printer ..................................................................................................... 242
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 243
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 243
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 243
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 244
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 245
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 246
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 247
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 247
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 247
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 248
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 248
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 249
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 249
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 250
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Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 250
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 251
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 252
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 253
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 254
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 255
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 256
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 257
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 257
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 258
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 258
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 259
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 259
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 259
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 260
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 260
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 260
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 260
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 261
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 261
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 261
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 262
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 263
Fax Memory Full Error Appears................................................................................................... 264
Sent Fax Quality is Poor .............................................................................................................. 264
Sent Fax is Received in an Incorrect Size ................................................................................... 265
Received Fax Quality is Poor ...................................................................................................... 265
Received Fax is Not Printed ........................................................................................................ 265
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 266
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 266
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 267
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 268
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Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 269
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 269
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 270
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 270
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 271
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 273
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 274
Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 274
Ink Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 275
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 276
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 276
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 277
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 277
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 277
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 278
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 280
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 280
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 280
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 282
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 282
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 283
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 283
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 286
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 289
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 289
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 290
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 291
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 291
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 291
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ET-4750 User's Guide
Welcome to the ET-4750 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
Using Power Saving Settings
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler
Using Fire OS Printing
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Selecting the Date and Time
Changing LCD Screen Language
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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The power button and light
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The home button
3
The received fax light
4 The LCD screen
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The help button
Status Icon Information
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status Icon Information
Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Select the
Icons Description
icon to view or change the current network settings.
Displays additional information or instructions, such as loading paper or placing a
document.
Displays the Supply Status screen.
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Icons Description
Quiet Mode is enabled. Noise is reduced during printing, but the print speed may be
reduced. Press this icon to change the settings.
Quiet Mode is disabled. Press this icon to change the settings.
Displays the Fax Data Information screen.
There is a problem with the indicated setting. Press the icon to resolve the problem.
No Ethernet connection.
An Ethernet connection is established.
No Wi-Fi connection.
A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.
A Wi-Fi connection is established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal
strength.
No Wi-Fi Direct connection.
A Wi-Fi Direct connection is established.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows.
• To change the case of letters, select .
• To delete the previous character, select .
• To enter numbers or symbols, select 123#.
• To enter a commonly used domain name, select @....
• To enter a space, select .
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Selecting the Date and Time
Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your
preferred date and time format.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings.
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3. Select General Settings.
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Select Date/Time Settings.
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You see a screen like this:
6. Select Daylight Saving Time.
7. Select the setting that applies to your area:
• Winter: it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST)
• Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the
season. When you change from Winter to Summer, your product automatically sets its clock ahead
one hour. When you change from Summer to Winter, it sets its clock back one hour.
8. Select Date/Time.
9. Select the date format you want to use.
10. Use the displayed keypad to enter the current date.
11. Select the time format you want to use.
12. Use the displayed keypad to enter the current time.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
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2. Select Settings.
3. Select General Settings.
You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Scroll down and select Language.
6. Select a language.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select General Settings.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Select Sound.
6. Select Normal Mode or Quiet Mode.
Note: Press the icon on the home screen to switch between Normal Mode and Quiet Mode.
7. Select Button Press.
8. Press the + or – buttons to adjust the volume.
9. Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select General Settings.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Select LCD Brightness.
6. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness.
7. Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes
of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select General Settings.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Front
1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover
2 ADF input tray
3 ADF edge guides
4 ADF document support
5 ADF output tray extension
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6 ADF output tray
1 Output tray
2 Paper cassette
3 Paper cassette edge guides
4 Legal-size paper guide
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside
1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Control panel
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4 Front cover
1 Scanner unit
2 Ink tank cover
3 Ink tanks
4 Ink tank unit
5 Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back
1 Maintenance box cover
2 Rear cover (duplexer)
3 AC inlet
4 LAN port
5 USB port
6 EXT port
7 LINE port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Using Power Saving Settings
Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period
of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings
You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.
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1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select General Settings.
You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Select Sleep Timer.
You see a screen like this:
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6. Do one of the following:
• Press the – or + icon to decrease or increase the number of minutes.
• Press the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen
keypad, and select OK.
7. Select OK.
Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings
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.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select General Settings.
You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings.
5. Select Power Off Timer, and select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).
Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings
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