Keeping your printer maintained can be a simple and cost effective way of prolonging the life of your printer. In this article I will provide you a  few simple steps you can take to keep your printer in good working condition, and a sign-up form for a basic maintenance reminder email.

The first tip is just to make sure the printer gets used. If you aren’t printing something at least monthly the inkjet nozzles (for an inkjet printer) can dry up and stop working. Dust can collect inside the printer and cause jams. By printing at least one page a month, you can prevent dry nozzles and remove some of the dust from the inside. Fill out the form below to receive a free monthly email reminding you to print something.

The second tip is to give it a gentle cleaning. Every couple of months spend a couple of minutes wiping down the outside of the printer. Just use a soft cloth slightly damp with water, stay away from cleaners as they can often damage the covers. Once done cleaning the outside, take a vacuum and remove any dust from the inside. You don’t want to use compressed air as it can blow the dust onto the ink nozzles.

The last tip is to cover it up when not in use. This tip is especially important if your printer is in a dusty environment. They are available at computer supply stores, and will help keep your printer safe and clean.

These simple tips can often be forgotten in the daily tasks of running a business. Fill out the form below to receive a free monthly email reminding you to perform the various tasks in this article to help keep your printer in good working condition.