Printer idle

Re: C4480 all-in-One - has been framed and unused for several years. apparently dried up ink cartridges.  New cartridges work fine.  Printer will not be used for a month or so - should it stay plugged in (and 'off') to maintain the ease of use of ink (or is not a difference?)

For the type of cartridges used in the C4480, the best way to keep a used cartridge is detached from the printer and store with a special plug that seals the print head. Without the CAP, the best way is to put off the printer correctly (using the power button), for the printer have a chance to park the cartridges and the cap. If you notice a few jets may be blocked due to not using for a while, first try the "clean printhead" function, it will try to dismiss special mode/model in a print.

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