Should I turn off my printer when not in use? How do I secure my printer?

[tr0y]

Hi,

I recently just purchased HP Officejet Pro 8720.

1)   Should I turn off my printer when not in use?

I know that the printer offers sleep mode and schedule on/off.

But does it affect the ink and/or printer if I schedule off (every evening to morning) or power off the printer regularly? 

2)   Can anyone guide me on how to secure my printer?

Thank you!

[sabretooth04 · Accepted solution]

Always best to leave the printer on and left it go into sleep mode.  Otherwise every power up will perform a maintenance cycle using some ink. 

Secure the printer?  From what?

[tr0y]

I see. Thank you!

Secure the printer from being hacked?
If my wifi is secured with password, does it mean it is safe?

Sorry I am not good at this.

[sabretooth04]

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@tr0y wrote:
I see. Thank you!

Secure the printer from being hacked?
If my wifi is secured with password, does it mean it is safe?

Sorry I am not good at this.

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If the printer is on your Network with your computer and you have WA2-AES encryption, you are fine.

[tr0y]

Do you know how to check if it is WA2-AES encryption?

Thank you 🙂

[sabretooth04]

Yes.  You log into your router and check your wireless settings.

[tr0y]

Oic. Thank you so much for your help!