How to turn off printer SL-M2020W

[DGA2323]

My printer Samsung SL-M2020W doesn't switch off when i press the Power button. When i press this button, the WPS button turns bright blue. I don't want to keep my printer on (or in sleep) all the time, as i print not very often. 

I switch it off by plugging off the Power cord. Is it safe to do that?

Or should I just keep the printer ON all the time (with all the LEDs glowing)?

[Valsimot]

If you press and hold the power button for 3-5 seconds does then printer turns OFF ?

[DGA2323]

No, unfortunately, it doesn't.

If I press and hold the Power button for 5 sec, then:

- The engine starts working (like it's prepairing to print), then the printer goes silent

- The WPS button turns blue

- The Status LED turns unblinking yellow.

After a minute, WPS and Status LED turn off and the Power button start glowing blue again, like nothing happened LOL.

I searched some forums, on some Samsung printers the Power button doesn't switch it off, it only switches it ON (after sleep or after plugging in the Power cord). I guess that's the case here.

What really bothers me though, can I plug the Power cord off without harming the machine?

Or should I just keep it ON (I guess it's going to sleep automatically after some time) all the time - with the Power button glowing 24/7? The problem is, I don't print that much, not even every other day.

Your response would be greatly appreciated!!

[Valsimot]

Plugging the power cord off from time to time will not harm the machine.

[DGA2323]

HP Support told me that's most likely the hardware issue.

Also, according to them, plugging off the Power cord is totally safe.

I guess I'll just unplug it whenever I don't use it. Don't want to go into all the hassle of warranty repair because of this minor isssue.

[dolarhyde]

Yeah I Have the Same problem, what I do is hold down button after a few seconds it will cycle and then press and hold button again and the machine powers down, Seems like a stupid way to power down. it should just turn off and on with one push of the button, its annoying but it works for me.