Digital BW, The Print

> This may seem like a stupid question... but as I've heard before "there
> are no dumb questions".  (Some of you might even wonder about this too
> and have just never asked)
> I have an Epson 1280 with a continuous flow system and pigment inks.  Is
> it a bad or good idea to leave the printer on when not in use?
> Suggestions...  thoughts?

Not sure if it's true for all printer models but the general rule is to turn
the printer off, with the switch, don't pull the power supply, to resist
clogs. When you turn it off the heads are put in contact with a capping
station that keeps them from drying out. Furthermore, upon startup a little
head cleaning action is part of the startup routine.

You will spill a little more ink this way but it's probably less than if you
are performing several full cleaning cycles to clear major clogs.

Todd Flashner