Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tyler Boley" 
<tyler@...> wrote:
> 
> This seems to have been common practice for some time now.
> Unfortunately there is current conflicting info floating around 
about
> the x800 series Epsons. I'm now being advised to leave the 9800 on, 
as
> the heads may no longer be capped in the power off position. But 
I've
> not had any information directly from Epson confirming or denying.
> Tyler
>

If that was the case, wouldn't Epson make a firmware change to fix 
this? Long ago they fixed the problem where the heads would not fully 
park between print jobs (on the desktop printers) which cause clogs 
if you left the printer on for long periods without use. I would hope 
that they programmed the 9800 to properly park when not in use and 
when it turns off. You should be able to see if the head is parked, 
and then if it moves when you turn the power off. That would also be 
worth a phone call to get Epson to clear that up since all the 
78/9800 are currently under warranty.