Configure, Modify or Verify the Smart Proximity Sensor

The Smart Proximity Sensor uses a reflection-type sensor to detect when a user approaches or leaves the device. This feature provides convenience for users, and can reduce power consumption.

Note* When the Sleep on Depart Feature is enabled leaving the sensor area in front of the device during use may cause it to go into sleep mode prematurely, to resolve this if it becomes an issue disable the  Sleep on Depart Feature.

Note: If a proximity sensor is not available in your printer configuration, the Smart Proximity Sensor option does not appear in the control panel menu.

Embedded Web Server:

To configure Smart Proximity Sensor settings in the Embedded Web Server:

1. Login as Administrator at the Embedded Web Server (EWS). For additional information, click on Access and Login or Logout as System Administrator at the Control Panel or Embedded Web Server (EWS).

2. In the Embedded Web Server, click Properties→General Setup→Energy Saver.

3. In the Additional Features area, for Smart Proximity Sensor, click Edit.

4. To set the printer to wake when a user approaches the device, for Wake on Arrival, click the toggle button.

5. To set the printer to sleep when a user leaves the device, for Sleep on Departure, click the toggle button. 
   
   Note: When Sleep Mode is based on scheduled settings, the Sleep on Departure option is disabled.
   
   After a user leaves the device, the device waits 14 seconds, then enters Sleep Mode.
   
   

6. To increase the proximity sensor detection range from 0–350 mm to 0–600 mm (0–13.78 in. to 0–23.6 in.), for Maximize Detection Range, click the toggle button.

7. Click Save.

8. Logout as Administrator at the EWS. 

Control Panel:

To configure Smart Proximity Sensor settings at the control panel:

1. Login as Administrator at the Control Panel. For additional information, click on Access and Login or Logout as System Administrator at the Control Panel or Embedded Web Server (EWS).

2. At the control panel touch screen, touch Device, then touch Tools.

3. Touch Device Settings→General→Energy Saver.

4. In the Additional Features area, touch Smart Proximity Sensor, then configure the settings.

   1. To set the printer to wake when a user approaches the device, for Wake on Arrival, touch the toggle button.

   2. To set the printer to sleep when a user leaves the device, for Sleep on Departure, touch the toggle button. 
      
      Note: When Sleep Mode is based on scheduled settings, the Sleep on Departure option is disabled.
      
      After a user leaves the device, the device waits 14 seconds, then enters Sleep Mode. 
      
      Note: If the Build Job feature is selected at the device control panel, the 14 second delay is deactivated. The device enters Sleep Mode based on the Energy Saver timer settings.
      
      

   3. To increase the proximity sensor detection range from 0–350 mm to 0–600 mm (0–13.78 in. to 0–23.6 in.), for Maximize Detection Range, click the toggle button.

5. To save the proximity sensor settings, touch OK.

6. Logout as Administrator at the Control Panel.