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WHAT IS THE EXTENDED NON-USE CARE FOR OUR HP LaserJet PRINTERS?   Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I HAVE SEVERAL SCHOOLS WITH A LOT OF HP PRINTERS (M454, M452, M507, M607, M404, ETC). IS IT BEST TO LEAVE THEM ON OR POWER THEM OFF? WILL THE PRINT HEADS BE CLOGGED IF I LEAVE THEM IDLE FOR ANOTHER 4 TO 5 MONTHS?

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If they are laser printers, there are no heads to clog, that only applies to pagewide, officejet and deskjet printers. You can safely just turn them off, there is no ongoing maintenance required to keep them working. Any inkjet printer should be left on in standby as they will run periodic maintenance to ensure the heads do not clog.

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If they are laser printers, there are no heads to clog, that only applies to pagewide, officejet and deskjet printers. You can safely just turn them off, there is no ongoing maintenance required to keep them working. Any inkjet printer should be left on in standby as they will run periodic maintenance to ensure the heads do not clog.

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I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.



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