Epson Printer Question

I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround printer
(used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off? If
you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

I read somewhere on the net it was best to turn Epson's off at night, so
when you do go to use them they go thru the head cleaning procedure. I've
been doing this and my five year old model 740 works better. I turn my
Epson and my HP off at night anyway to conserve power. And while I'm
talking about conservation, may I suggest a check of your window & door
weatherstripping as a means of lowering your heating bill. And a water
heater blanket, along with wrapping the exposed water heater inlet and
outlet pipes with insulation, will lower your fuel use there as well.


"Steven Wandy" wrote in message
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I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround
printer
(used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off?
If
you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

I read somewhere on the net it was best to turn Epson's off at night, so
when you do go to use them they go thru the head cleaning procedure. I've
been doing this and my five year old model 740 works better. I turn my
Epson and my HP off at night anyway to conserve power. And while I'm
talking about conservation, may I suggest a check of your window & door
weatherstripping as a means of lowering your heating bill. And a water
heater blanket, along with wrapping the exposed water heater inlet and
outlet pipes with insulation, will lower your fuel use there as well.


"Steven Wandy" wrote in message
...
I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround
printer
(used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off?
If
you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

ShutterNut wrote:
I read somewhere on the net it was best to turn Epson's off at night, so
when you do go to use them they go thru the head cleaning procedure. I've
been doing this and my five year old model 740 works better. I turn my
Epson and my HP off at night anyway to conserve power. And while I'm
talking about conservation, may I suggest a check of your window & door
weatherstripping as a means of lowering your heating bill. And a water
heater blanket, along with wrapping the exposed water heater inlet and
outlet pipes with insulation, will lower your fuel use there as well.

I'm shocked that you don't also mention loft insulation (up to EC
recommended levels of course)

ShutterNut wrote:
I read somewhere on the net it was best to turn Epson's off at night, so
when you do go to use them they go thru the head cleaning procedure. I've
been doing this and my five year old model 740 works better. I turn my
Epson and my HP off at night anyway to conserve power. And while I'm
talking about conservation, may I suggest a check of your window & door
weatherstripping as a means of lowering your heating bill. And a water
heater blanket, along with wrapping the exposed water heater inlet and
outlet pipes with insulation, will lower your fuel use there as well.

I'm shocked that you don't also mention loft insulation (up to EC
recommended levels of course)

"Steven Wandy" wrote in message
...
I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround
printer (used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off?
If you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

Anyone who has an Epson printer that behaves the way mine does should try to
print at least one page every day. Mine is the Stylus Photo 750 and clogs
when it feels like it ... powered on ... powered off ... makes no
difference. Using it often does make a difference. Even if just running
the test.

"Steven Wandy" wrote in message
...
I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround
printer (used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off?
If you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

Anyone who has an Epson printer that behaves the way mine does should try to
print at least one page every day. Mine is the Stylus Photo 750 and clogs
when it feels like it ... powered on ... powered off ... makes no
difference. Using it often does make a difference. Even if just running
the test.

In article , Steven Wandy
wrote:

I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround printer
(used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off? If
you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

I'm not sure what you mean by standby mode. I leave my R800 on all the
time, and have no trouble. It starts up immediately when I need it.
I use an hp for the 'poorer' quality inkjet printing (text, drafts,
etc.) and the Epson gets a photo through it about once every two weeks.
What I've learned to do is run a nozzle check first to be sure it
hasn't dried up at all. If that shows missing lines I run the check
again until all is clear. Been doing this since the Spring without
trouble.

--
Jim Nagy
Elm Electronics

In article , Steven Wandy
wrote:

I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround printer
(used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off? If
you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks

I'm not sure what you mean by standby mode. I leave my R800 on all the
time, and have no trouble. It starts up immediately when I need it.
I use an hp for the 'poorer' quality inkjet printing (text, drafts,
etc.) and the Epson gets a photo through it about once every two weeks.
What I've learned to do is run a nozzle check first to be sure it
hasn't dried up at all. If that shows missing lines I run the check
again until all is clear. Been doing this since the Spring without
trouble.

--
Jim Nagy
Elm Electronics

"ShutterNut" wrote in message
...
And while I'm
talking about conservation, may I suggest a check of your window & door
weatherstripping as a means of lowering your heating bill. And a water
heater blanket, along with wrapping the exposed water heater inlet and
outlet pipes with insulation, will lower your fuel use there as well.

One should also get in the habit of holding one's breath for longer and
longer periods during the day...so as to not waste oxygen.




"Steven Wandy" wrote in message
...
I currently am using an R-800 (LOVE IT!!!). It is being used for all my
printing. This is the first Epson that I have used as my all-arround
printer
(used HP before this).
I realize that when you turn on the Epson it goes through a
cleaning/charging cycle (and uses up some ink). HP printers were smart
enough to go into a "standby mode" and start up when you clicked PRINT.
Apparently Epson's are not this bright.
Do most Epson users leave the printers on all the time or turn them off?
If
you leave them on, do you occassionally turn them on and off to do the
cleaning/charging cycle? Thanks