Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 Printer Maintenance Tips
The Importance of Keeping Your Printer On and Plugged In:
Owning a Sawgrass sublimation printer comes with the benefit of minimal maintenance and ease of use between prints. To ensure this seamless experience, it's recommended to leave your SG500 or SG1000 printer turned on and connected to power. This enables the automatic maintenance cycle, a key aspect of keeping your printer in top shape.
When idle, the Sawgrass printer enters sleep mode – the LCD screen goes off, but the power light remains illuminated. This state facilitates automatic maintenance cycles, crucial due to the nature of Sawgrass sublimation ink. All ink in an inkjet printer tends to coagulate and clump if left stagnant, potentially causing problems in the print head or ink lines.
By keeping your Sawgrass printer on and plugged in, you enable it to function optimally whenever you're ready to print. This ensures that regardless of your printing frequency – whether it's weekly, every few weeks, or daily – your printer remains ready. The maintenance cycle involves pushing a small amount of ink from the cartridge through the printer's components, preventing clogs. The frequency of maintenance adjusts based on your printing habits.
We understand that situations like moving the Sawgrass printer, power outages, or adverse weather may necessitate turning it off temporarily. While turning off your printer occasionally won't lead to immediate issues, habitual disconnection can result in clogs or print quality problems. To mitigate this, when possible, turn your printer back on and leave it plugged in to resume scheduled maintenance.
Ultimately, maintaining consistent power for your Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 printer ensures optimal performance and longevity. Embrace this practice to enjoy hassle-free sublimation printing and to prevent potential issues down the line.