On Sunday, July 27, 2003, at 03:53 AM, nigel wrote:
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
I think you're right. It tested my theory AFTER I posted it. I tried three different printers and couldn't find an advantage as far a purge cycles to turning off on the printer versus removing it from power. I do think there's an advantage to fewer purge cycles and less wasted ink by just leaving the printer on. Mine typically stay on constantly. They'll only go through a purge cycle if a print is sent through after a rather long period of no use. I've had very little problem with head clogs. Whereas if you switch the printer off, its certain to go through a purge cycle each time its turned back on.
Bob Smith
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