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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: maloneyphoto on April 04, 2021, 07:24:02 pm

Title: Canon pro 4100 - Vacation
Post by: maloneyphoto on April 04, 2021, 07:24:02 pm

I’m leaving for 9 days and was wondering how my printer would hold up. I always leave it on, and know that it will do cleanings from time to time, but that’s only when I am trying to print something.

Should I leave a cut sheet loaded and print something remotely half way through the trip?

Will it take care of itself while it’s in sleep?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thanks!

Title: Re: Canon pro 4100 - Vacation
Post by: deanwork on April 04, 2021, 07:52:17 pm

It will turn itself on automatically and monitor the nozzles and agitate the inks. That’s the great thing about Canons. However, if you happen to have a lightning induced power surge, that can blow the main board, even with a surge protector. I learned that the hard way. So mine was left on all the time unless there is a thunderstorm, or I’m out of town, then I unplug everything. I’ve never had any head issues by going out of town for a couple of week with the Canon unplugged. My experience.

John

Quote from: maloneyphoto on April 04, 2021, 07:24:02 pm

I’m leaving for 9 days and was wondering how my printer would hold up. I always leave it on, and know that it will do cleanings from time to time, but that’s only when I am trying to print something.

Should I leave a cut sheet loaded and print something remotely half way through the trip?

Will it take care of itself while it’s in sleep?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thanks!