On Behalf Of Bob Smith > > That's the main problem, but some models also track how long the > printer has been off. When switched on it decides whether or > not to go > through a cleaning cycle based on how long it has been switched off. > If you disconnect the printer from a power source you effectively > disable this function.
Hi Bob, I believe that you are correct on the former point, but I'm not sure about the latter. As I recall, some tests I did in the past on something like an 1160 suggested that the cutoff point for running a cleaning cycle on startup was something like as little as a few minutes (though granted, it is often difficult to tell what 'depth' of clean is being run). The 1160 also appeared to have the function to remember the ink levels it thought were in the cartridge, despite full power-offs, which may give some clues as to its internals. However, in the context of the thread, I would agree that it is best to leave the printer on unless the users system has problems finishing prints properly (that is, where the printhead does not correctly park after a print completes). Just my 2p of course, Nij =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
