[P1] Ink jet printer

[Brian Olesky]

 If you're not going to use an ink jet printer for 2 weeks, should you
>> leave
>> it on, or turn it off? I think I read somewhere that the nozzles get
>> gummed
>> up if you make the wrong choice.
> 
> Why would leaving it on be any different than leaving it off? The jets
> only get a workout when you print or choose to clear the heads.
> Otherwise the sit just as quietly with the electricity on as off.
> 

I thought it had something to do with the power on keeping it warmer so the
ink would (or wouldn't) get gummed up due to disuse. On the other hand I
probably just imagined the whole thing. Or maybe my brain got gummed up thru
disuse.

Brian
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