boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

That is true of almost all of today's devices. Only way to turn it off is to unplug it.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

I turn mine off after every printing. Starting it up again does not waist any ink, unless a cleaning is needed. Never had any clogged nozzles or any dried ink.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

What do they care...they are demos and I'm sure the store doesn't pay for them. If one goes down they call the rep for a new one...

WNC Ralf Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!

If you had a pro type printer and could not do a better job than Costco you were doing something wrong. No Costco here, but have tried SAMS, Walgreens, etc. and none have done a better job than I can do with my Epson 3880.

Peekayoh Loc: UK

Ditto
Yes but the main reason an incandescent bulb fails is that the element has thinned to the point where it is certain to fail on next use. This is a quite different situation to switching on the printer where manufacturers take steps to ensure that any switch-on surge is manageable. The main cause of electronic failure with age is down to electron migration causing thinning of tracks so it's just as easy to argue that leaving the thing running is more harmful.
Your work situation is quite different to average user on the Hog; how many Hogs would even know how to prevent the HDD spinning up/down? In any case a HDD is a hybrid device so whilst 'permanent on' may may protect the electronics it isn't kind to the bearings. I'm on the fence here other than to note that all HDDs fail eventually so keep a backup or two.
Agreed, 'modern' is a relative term. :D :D
An Epson Printer will execute a 'mini clean' whether you ask it to or not and it will on occasion execute a longer clean depending on the throughput. A nozzle check at regular intervals is a good thing to do and will indicate whether a user initiated cycle is necessary but this will be rare with a printer which sees regular use.

Peekayoh Loc: UK

Ain't that the truth. :thumbup: :thumbup:

The best prints come from ink jet printers and that's a fact; a good Pro Lab will offer ink jet for the highest quality.
Anyone who thinks that outlets like Costco give "better prints" is kidding themselves.

NB: I'm talking here about the best quality possible not about what's "good enough".

WNC Ralf Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!

I have some experience with power surges and lightening strikes, we have been hit by lightening twice since we moved here about 11 years ago. Lost a couple of TVs that were on regular surge supressors, the Monster Power conditioner saved the big screen and all my electronics, sacrificed it's life and was replaced free. Since we are in the mountains and have regular power intertions I have both desktops on battery back up/surgeprotection and have had no problems with either. Good surge protection is well worth the expense, can leave my printer on and keep working on the computer (whole house generator :) ). Another important thing about printers, I control the temp and humidity in my Lightroom year round, humidify this time of year and dehumidify in the summer.

JoeM Loc: Sacramento, California

I have an Epson Artison 810 and I leave mine on all the time. The printer goes into a sleep mode after about 3 minutes. I've had mine for about three years and has never given me any problems, storms or otherwise.

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I don't use mine very often (el-cheapo-obsolete-$30-at-Wal-mart Epson NX110) but it doesn't really matter whether I leave it off or on because it's on top of my month old Pro-100 ($99 after a $300 AMEX card rebate!!:)) and my cat walks on top of it and steps on the power button at o-dark-thirty! The Canon is nice because 1) it prints great photos; 2) the power button is on the front panel, and 3) it's wireless.

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I just found my receipt for my 50" 1080i Sony TV I bought in 2006 - $2,950! I could probably buy 4 better and bigger TVs for less money now days. Still going strong though with a new bulb, but would love a 1080p and a Blu-Ray player. I have it on a "normal" power strip along with my stereo. Knock on wood...haven't had any lightning strikes.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

I use an Epson CX9400fax for everyday and it is on when the computer is......My R3000 photo wireless is only turned on when doing "pro" prints.

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

I do leave mine on, I do cover it with a plastic cover to keep as much dust from the printer and the inside as I possibly can

cgchief Loc: Jarrettsville

I am for waterboarding!