How does the Auto-Off feature work, and when is it disabled?

Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)

From the official HP Ink Tank 310 manual, page 23

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When will my HP Ink Tank 310 automatically shut down?
Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)
When does energy-saving Auto-Off feature turn off my HP Ink Tank 310 printer after inactivity periods?
Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)
When does energy-saving Auto-Off feature turn off my HP Ink Tank 310 printer after inactivity periods?
Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)
Does the Auto-Off feature work when using Wi-Fi or USB connection?
Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)
Does the Auto-Off feature work when using Wi-Fi or USB connection?
Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)
How to prevent or override auto-shutdown feature automatically set by the HP InkTank 310 while idle?
Auto-Off turns the printer completely off after 2 hours of inactivity to reduce energy use, and you must use the Power button to turn it back on. Auto-Off is automatically enabled when the printer does not have network or fax capability, or is not using those capabilities. It is disabled when the printer's wireless or Wi-Fi Direct capability is turned on, or when a fax, USB, or Ethernet network connection is established. (Page 23)

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