Leave printer always on?

[Walter R.]

I use a HP deskjet 6122 (45a cartridge). It is not plugged into the
powerstrip for the computer. Therefore I turn it on manually when needed.

Is it better for the printer or cartridge if I leave the printer on
permanently, or if I turn the printer on/off manually only when needed?

 

[Lucas Tam]

I use a HP deskjet 6122 (45a cartridge). It is not plugged into the
powerstrip for the computer. Therefore I turn it on manually when needed.

Is it better for the printer or cartridge if I leave the printer on
permanently, or if I turn the printer on/off manually only when needed?

Does your printer have a sleep mode?

I've set mine to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity.

 

[Walter R.]

No, no sleep mode on this printer. It's either on or off.

 

[Lucas Tam]

No, no sleep mode on this printer. It's either on or off.

Well in that case if it makes you feel any better, I've always left my
older Inkjets on 24/7. Nothing bad has every happened to the printers.

 

[Yianni]

It's enough to open it when you need to print, and open it (not necessarily
for printing) once a week.

 

[Bob Headrick]

I use a HP deskjet 6122 (45a cartridge). It is not plugged into the
powerstrip for the computer. Therefore I turn it on manually when needed.

Is it better for the printer or cartridge if I leave the printer on
permanently, or if I turn the printer on/off manually only when needed?

The modern DeskJet printers (including the 6122) automatically enter a low
power mode after they have finished printing. You can leave the printer turned
on all the time, it only uses a few watts of power in this automatic standby
mode. You could also turn it off when you are not using it, but there is
little reason to do this.

It is important to keep the printer plugged into a live outlet and not into a
switched powerstrip. If you were plugging the printer into your powerstrip the
printer would lose track of time and do a more aggressive servicing at the
first print job of the day. This could use extra ink in servicing and could
shorten the printer life.

Regards,
Bob Headrick, not speaking for my employer HP

 

[Walter R.]

Thanks