Solved: Multi Month Storage of Printers - HP Support Community

Happy121 · ‎10-19-2021

Hello,

we recently acquired an HP 9025e printer which will be used infrequently, about two months a year and have need for a second printer, considering a 9015e, which will be used for 6 months then stored for 6 months.

What would be the best way to avoid potential ink and print head problems due to periods of disuse? The 9025e will have internet access, not the 9015e. we are open to other printer options just considering the 9015e due to cartridges being the same. we could get by with just the 9025e but this would require relocating it periodically which we would like to avoid.

Any thoughts will be appreciated!

Bob_Headrick · ‎10-19-2021

A few years ago I had an extra Officejet Pro 8600 printer that I had purchased as a spare. After setup I decided I did not need two, so I turned off the printer and packed it away in my son's room. A full year later I had occasion to get the printer out and test it. I was expecting to have to at least run some cleaning cycles to get things back in shape. To my surprise the first test page out of the printer came out perfectly, with no missing nozzles. The Officejet Pro 8600 series uses very similar inks and printhead technology as the HP 9025e or 9015e printers.

There are a few things I would suggest for best results:

Make sure all ink cartridges have ink (even low is fine, just not depleted.) Leave the cartridges in the printer.
Turn off the printer. Wait a minute or so to let the printer properly park the printheads.
After all the sounds from the printer have stopped unplug the printer. [If you leave the printer plugged in it may turn back on after any power failures. If the printer is on it will likely run through cleaning cycles ever few weeks, over a period of six months or more it could use a significant amount of ink.
Store the printer in a place where it will not be subjected to temperature extremes Do not let the printer be exposed to direct sunlight. Keep the printer away for heating or air conditioning outlets. [This would be the case for the times the printer is in use as well.] Keep the printer in its normal orientation - do not store the printer turned on its side or end.

If you do the above the printer should be fine for storage for the time periods you suggest.

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Bob_Headrick · ‎10-19-2021

A few years ago I had an extra Officejet Pro 8600 printer that I had purchased as a spare. After setup I decided I did not need two, so I turned off the printer and packed it away in my son's room. A full year later I had occasion to get the printer out and test it. I was expecting to have to at least run some cleaning cycles to get things back in shape. To my surprise the first test page out of the printer came out perfectly, with no missing nozzles. The Officejet Pro 8600 series uses very similar inks and printhead technology as the HP 9025e or 9015e printers.

There are a few things I would suggest for best results:

Make sure all ink cartridges have ink (even low is fine, just not depleted.) Leave the cartridges in the printer.
Turn off the printer. Wait a minute or so to let the printer properly park the printheads.
After all the sounds from the printer have stopped unplug the printer. [If you leave the printer plugged in it may turn back on after any power failures. If the printer is on it will likely run through cleaning cycles ever few weeks, over a period of six months or more it could use a significant amount of ink.
Store the printer in a place where it will not be subjected to temperature extremes Do not let the printer be exposed to direct sunlight. Keep the printer away for heating or air conditioning outlets. [This would be the case for the times the printer is in use as well.] Keep the printer in its normal orientation - do not store the printer turned on its side or end.

If you do the above the printer should be fine for storage for the time periods you suggest.

Bob Headrick, HP Expert
I am not an employee of HP, I am a volunteer posting here on my own time.
If your problem is solved please click the "Accept as Solution" button
If my answer was helpful please click "Yes" to the "Was this post helpful" question.

Happy121 · ‎10-21-2021

Very helpful reply, thanks very much!!

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