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Should my printer be switched off a

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@kenpim 

 

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No, let the printer sleep -- when it is not in use, the printer goes into a low-power mode.

Leaving the printer but (and sleeping) allows the printer to wake up when it needs to perform self maintenance.

 

Switch off the printer, and perhaps even remove the power to the printer, during stormy weather or when you believe leaving the printer switched on and the power connected can harm the hardware due to service (power) interruptions.

 

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@kenpim 

 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

 

No, let the printer sleep -- when it is not in use, the printer goes into a low-power mode.

Leaving the printer but (and sleeping) allows the printer to wake up when it needs to perform self maintenance.

 

Switch off the printer, and perhaps even remove the power to the printer, during stormy weather or when you believe leaving the printer switched on and the power connected can harm the hardware due to service (power) interruptions.

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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