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Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: Hellstan on August 25, 2008, 05:40:28 pm

I know the Z3100 has a maintenance device that keeps nozzles and heads clogging-free when kept on.
I just wonder if it's an issue to turn off the Z when not in use for a few hours and/or at night ?
In other terms, I'd rather leave it on half of the time. Is it an issue ?

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: Roscolo on August 25, 2008, 05:49:25 pm

HP says leave it on.
That means leave it on.

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: Hellstan on August 25, 2008, 05:52:51 pm

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HP says leave it on.
That means leave it on.
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If HP says so.  

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: howseth on August 25, 2008, 07:45:41 pm

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If HP says so.  
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I'd say leave it on - so it could do it's "every 5 hour maintenance routine".

That's what I do, anyway. No clogs yet.

Howard

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: rdonson on August 25, 2008, 07:48:18 pm

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I know the Z3100 has a maintenance device that keeps nozzles and heads clogging-free when kept on.
I just wonder if it's an issue to turn off the Z when not in use for a few hours and/or at night ?
In other terms, I'd rather leave it on half of the time. Is it an issue ?
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I don't think it will cause an issue to turn it off .  I've left mine on for the last 15 months and its not been a problem.    It goes to sleep and periodically wakes up to jiggle the carts and test things.

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: kaelaria on August 25, 2008, 09:16:24 pm

There is probably no issue in turning it off a few hours and missing one of the scheduled checkups each day.  Personally having it ready at all times and knowing it will not have a clog because I didn't let it do it's thing is more important to me than whatever may be gained from a daily power cycling.  I just don't need to take the chance that I might not have it when I need it and may have to go through the time and expense of a cleaning routine for nothing.

My wife complained about hearing it in the middle of the night but after a few days it's not an issue anymore.

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: Hellstan on August 26, 2008, 04:56:59 am

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There is probably no issue in turning it off a few hours and missing one of the scheduled checkups each day.  Personally having it ready at all times and knowing it will not have a clog because I didn't let it do it's thing is more important to me than whatever may be gained from a daily power cycling.  I just don't need to take the chance that I might not have it when I need it and may have to go through the time and expense of a cleaning routine for nothing.

My wife complained about hearing it in the middle of the night but after a few days it's not an issue anymore.
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I agree with the rationale — and my wishes to your wife.  

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: neil snape on August 26, 2008, 04:20:05 pm

I used to turn it off as the place was quieter without the fans. I didn't have any clogs on any of the Z' s because of the printers being off.

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: Hellstan on August 26, 2008, 04:31:51 pm

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I used to turn it off as the place was quieter without the fans. I didn't have any clogs on any of the Z' s because of the printers being off.
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Thx Neil.
I may switch it off some days.

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: j-land on August 26, 2008, 08:56:36 pm

Is it possible to schedule the timing and frequency of the self-maintenance? I live in a studio-type place and I'd rather not have it clunking at 3am...

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: rdonson on August 26, 2008, 08:57:35 pm

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Is it possible to schedule the timing and frequency of the self-maintenance? I live in a studio-type place and I'd rather not have it clunking at 3am...
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Not that I'm aware of.

Title: Z3100 always on ?
Post by: kaelaria on August 26, 2008, 09:00:10 pm

Nope.