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03-01-2021 03:45 AM
My printer is used a little bit for a couple of days, and then stored away for 6 to 12 months, and then used again.
Every time its brought out from storage, there is problems. This time I had to order a new printhead, and the cost here in Norway is 250 $.
So, what to do, to avoid stuff drying up?
My next idea would be to print the status page once a week. But then I will be out of ink next time I want to use it.
Perhaps print the status page once a month?
Anyone has any ideas? I cannotbuy a new printhead each time I want to use it.
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03-01-2021 04:23 AM
Ignore above post. It's a scam.
Yes, printing at least once a month will help keep the printhead fresh and in working condition. I do this with all my printers and seldom have printhead problems. Do you leave the printer on when not in use?
I've made a test page I print that is a graphic that runs all the colors to keep them working. Doesn't hardly use any ink so I don't think that's an issue.
03-01-2021 04:23 AM
Ignore above post. It's a scam.
Yes, printing at least once a month will help keep the printhead fresh and in working condition. I do this with all my printers and seldom have printhead problems. Do you leave the printer on when not in use?
I've made a test page I print that is a graphic that runs all the colors to keep them working. Doesn't hardly use any ink so I don't think that's an issue.
03-01-2021 06:40 AM - edited 03-01-2021 07:08 AM
Okay,
Once a month. I will try it.
No, I turn it off. Would it make a difference to keep it on ?
I did notice that reply were they asked me for mail address or something. Very strange.
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