Should I leave my Epson printer On or Off?
Nov 12, 2013 08:00:24 #
Does it matter if the printer is on or off when it is not used for a period? Mine is an older Epson R2400.
Nov 12, 2013 08:08:42 #
Nov 12, 2013 08:26:36 #
Nov 12, 2013 08:30:49 #
On most of the time. If it is storming, I turn it off and unplug. After the storm has passed it goes back on.
Nov 12, 2013 08:34:08 #
I turn my Epson off. It is 3 1/2 years old and still prints like the day I bought it. About 4 years ago, I read a tip saying to cover the printer with a plastic bag to keep the print heads from drying out and it helps keep dust out of the printer. Since I had problems with dry print heads on other printers in the past, I have done that with this printer.
From what I have read over the years, I would say turning off the printer allows the print heads to be protected from drying out, more than leaving it on. If you are using it throughout the day, then probably no need to worry. I would say that it is kind of like parking a car in a garage or covered area, as compared to exposing it to the sun.
I read a lot, but forget most of what I read. So if I am wrong, please forgive me.
From what I have read over the years, I would say turning off the printer allows the print heads to be protected from drying out, more than leaving it on. If you are using it throughout the day, then probably no need to worry. I would say that it is kind of like parking a car in a garage or covered area, as compared to exposing it to the sun.
I read a lot, but forget most of what I read. So if I am wrong, please forgive me.
Nov 12, 2013 08:35:23 #
csharp wrote:
Does it matter if the printer is on or off when it is not used for a period? Mine is an older Epson R2400.
I guess I am different from you all.As soon as I finish printing,the printer goes off but I don't print a lot so maybe that's why!
Nov 12, 2013 08:35:29 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
I use to leave mine on all the time and never could figure out why they didn't last as long as I thought they should...
Then I figured out why !!
Then I figured out why !!
Nov 12, 2013 08:38:49 #
Off, can you imagine how much waste in electric and problems globally if everyone left TVs, printers, computers on all the time
Nov 12, 2013 08:46:04 #
DrAW45
Loc: Maumee Ohio
I keep mine on BECAUSE the full cycling at startup wastes a lot of ink needlessly. Like said before if storm is coming and I think of it I throw my "everything" switch in office and the mothership and all her babies are offline.
Nov 12, 2013 09:04:13 #
DrAW45 wrote:
I keep mine on BECAUSE the full cycling at startup wastes a lot of ink needlessly. Like said before if storm is coming and I think of it I throw my "everything" switch in office and the mothership and all her babies are offline.
what does the cost of the electric on standby come to over a year not to mention the cost to the environment
Nov 12, 2013 09:04:15 #
kayautho
Loc: Boynton Beach, FL
csharp wrote:
Does it matter if the printer is on or off when it is not used for a period? Mine is an older Epson R2400.
I have an epson3880 which I leave on all the time. Here's an article whose author agrees with me.
http://tech.thefuntimesguide.com/2005/03/leaveprinteron.php
Nov 12, 2013 09:34:01 #
My Brother printer turns off by itself after a few minutes of inactivity. But I imagine there is a standby function, as it comes on very quickly when I'm ready to print.
Nov 12, 2013 09:55:14 #
Thanks to all for your helpful replies.
Most of you turn off your printers, some to reduce unnecessary energy consumption, some believe the off position helps preserve the print heads. Those who leave the printer on believe this avoids ink loss when the printer charges up as it is turned on. I searched Epsons's web site and FAQ's and got no results. Since Epson is silent on the issue, I will turn mine off.
Most of you turn off your printers, some to reduce unnecessary energy consumption, some believe the off position helps preserve the print heads. Those who leave the printer on believe this avoids ink loss when the printer charges up as it is turned on. I searched Epsons's web site and FAQ's and got no results. Since Epson is silent on the issue, I will turn mine off.
Nov 12, 2013 11:56:23 #
JR1 wrote:
what does the cost of the electric on standby come to over a year not to mention the cost to the environment
None of the flat screen TV's turn off they just go in standby.
Nov 12, 2013 13:38:57 #
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