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RE: [Digital BW] Re: Are Clogs Common? (was Jon Cone's new B/W system)

2003-03-01 by Austin Franklin

MH,

> Is their anyone on this list that leaves their epson printer on all the
> time?

I do.

> I believe the "turn your printer off or they will dry up" is an
> old wives tale now probably based on drivers from days of old.

Not on drivers, but on printer design.  The new printers "cap" the heads
when not in use, even though the power is still on.

> I think
> epsons nowadays always have their pads parked when not printing. But I
> would be happy to know for sure if anyone can tell me.

You can take a look inside.  I know the 3000 and 1160 do, and I certainly
would believe anything later than those two would as well.

Regards,

Austin

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