blocking ink jet

[species8350]

I have recently acquired an old canon bj200 inkjet printer. It works
fine, but if I leave it for a day the jets block such that I have to
run the head under the hot tap. It then works fine. I notice that in
the printer all the print head rests on is a piece of plastic.

Any tips for keeping the head unblocked when not in use

thanks

Sp.

ps. Am I experiencing normal operation??

 

[JohnQPublic]

Not familiar with canons but my epson does the same thing if you don't turn
it off with the actual power switch on the printer (not on a "power strip"
or surge protector). Turning it off with the power button on the printer
itself "parks" the printhead so it doesn't dry out. Hope this helps.

 

[species8350]

Not familiar with canons but my epson does the same thing if you don't turn
it off with the actual power switch on the printer (not on a "power strip"
or surge protector). Turning it off with the power button on the printer
itself "parks" the printhead so it doesn't dry out. Hope this helps.

I think the parking may be the problem.

My injeet parks in the right position, but only on a piece of plastic.
I don't see how this can keep the head moist. Hence it dries out. Not
sure what I can do?

Thanks for responding

SP.