Should Pro 100 be left "on" or shut off after each use?

Mowerman90 · Dec 16, 2014

With all of my past Canon printers (i900, i960, ip5000, MP640) I have left them on in hopes that they would
not do a cleaning every time I decided to print something. I never had any severe problems that a deep cleaning would not solve. But I've read about problems, especially with the Magenta, on the Pro 100 and don't want to take any more chances than necessary. So, what's the consensuses on this matter, on or off?

The Hat · Dec 16, 2014

When you finished using your printer it should be turned off, that’s my recommendation anyway.

You should always try to fix a head problem with a normal head clean if possible or even run a second one and try to use the deep clean sparingly.

The best way to handle the on/off on your printer is to let the Auto power do it for you, then you won’t have to forget to do it later..

turbguy · Dec 17, 2014

I live on "ranch power", way out from civilization as most know it...

I get frequent power interruptions. There are three UPS supplies scattered in my home, typically to keep internet and our satellite TV up and running without large reboot delays. And 10KW of automated natural gas backup generation (gotta keep the well pump, furnace, fridge and freezers working here).

Since the printers are not backed up with a UPS, they turn off anyway with short power outage. I leave them off. No problems to date (even with the PRO-100). Since I refill and have printer potties, I don't care about additional cleaning cycles on restart.

Smile · Dec 17, 2014

My Brohter MFC-5895CW has auto maintenance built in, if leave it on it needs only about 1W of power in sleep mode. The printer wakes up once in a while cleans heads goes to sleep. The auto cleaning routine uses less ink then manual one. Therefore it's very good way to make sure the print heads are clean, and trouble free.

If printer does not have such features I would keep it off.

BTW why canon's, epsons even new ones like PRO-100, 1500W doesn't have this?

jtoolman · Dec 17, 2014

Mowerman90 said:
With all of my past Canon printers (i900, i960, ip5000, MP640) I have left them on in hopes that they would
not do a cleaning every time I decided to print something. I never had any severe problems that a deep cleaning would not solve. But I've read about problems, especially with the Magenta, on the Pro 100 and don't want to take any more chances than necessary. So, what's the consensuses on this matter, on or off?

Keeping you CANON print on will not stop it from doing a cleaning if you still let it sit for days without printing. It will do that cleaning cycle anyway and keep that CANON print head nice and clear of clogs!
Seriously I have tried on and off and there is no difference in the way it behaves as in doing a Cleaning Cycle before printing. It's more about the length of time it's made to sit before using.

However with the newest theory on heads frying Magenta Channels ( Still a Mystery ) I would choose OFF just to be safe.

Joe

Thombar · Dec 17, 2014

turbguy said:
I live on "ranch power", way out from civilization as most know it...

I get frequent power interruptions. There are three UPS supplies scattered in my home, typically to keep internet and our satellite TV up and running without large reboot delays. And 10KW of automated natural gas backup generation (gotta keep the well pump, furnace, fridge and freezers working here).

Since the printers are not backed up with a UPS, they turn off anyway with short power outage. I leave them off. No problems to date (even with the PRO-100). Since I refill and have printer potties, I don't care about additional cleaning cycles on restart.

Hi Turbgy: I'm new to the world of high end printers. Could you please tell me what a "printer potties" is?
Thanks.

The Hat · Dec 17, 2014

A printer potty is what it says it is, it collects waste from your purge unit every time you or your printer does some cleaning maintenance, I would recommend one to all Canon Pro users.

Here’s what they look like before installation..

Mowerman90 · Dec 17, 2014

I'm interested in the PP for my new Pro100 too. Is it difficult to install?

Thombar · Dec 17, 2014

The Hat said:
A printer potty is what it says it is, it collects waste from your purge unit every time you or your printer does some cleaning maintenance, I would recommend one to all Canon Pro users.

Here’s what they look like before installation.. View attachment 2217

Hi Again,
Okay, I see what it is. What does one do with the purged ink? Can it be used in the refill process? I'm going to look into Amazon and eBay but if they don't have them, where can I get one? Sorry to be such a PITA, but thanks for you info.

The Hat · Dec 17, 2014

I have installed 4 Potties on my Pro printers and installation was easy, the instruction on how to install one is on this forum somewhere, but if you can’t find them then just PM me.

You can find all the info you need right here:- http://www.printerpotty.com/

There're a great way to know how to avoid wasting ink unnecessarily because you can see just when your printer will do a cleaning cycle and how to cut down on them plus you never need to worry about your ink pads filling up..

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