TOPIC
My Color StyleWriter 2500 is rarely used yet my ink tanks need to be replaced every few months. Is my printer consuming ink even when it is plugged in and left in the 'sleep' mode?
DISCUSSION In order to ensure that it is always in a condition to print good quality documents, the Color StyleWriter 2400 and Color StyleWriter 2500 perform periodic maintence on the print nozzles to keep them free of clogs and primed for printing. Automatic printhead cartridge cleaning occurs when:
2. The printhead cartridge is replaced or removed and reinstalled. 3. An ink cartridge in replaced. 4. The printer is on for 72 hours following the last cartridge cleaning with a high-capacity black in cartridge. When the color cartridge is installed an initial cleaning procedure will occur after 24 hours, and all subsequent automatic cleanings will take place at 72 hours intervals. 5. A predetermined number of 'dots' have been printed. For short term storage it may be advisable to turn off the printer using the power switch and wait for the carriage assembly to move to the home position so that the print nozzles are capped. Once the printer is off, unplug the power cord. When the printer is plugged back in it will automatically perform a printhead cleaning procedure. Depending on the length of time that the printer was stored it may be necessary to use the cleaning feature available from within the print driver to clear any clogged nozzles. In worst case situations where the printer has been stored for several months it may be necessary to replace the print cartridge. |
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| Product Area: | Printers |
| Category: | StyleWriters |
| Sub Category: | Color StyleWriter 2400; Color StyleWriter 2500 |
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