Is it advisable to plug the computer printer all the time, or should I unplug it after every use? -

In offices, computer printers are plugged 24 hrs. a day everyday. How about printers used at home? What is advantageous to the unit, continuous plugging, or just plug it when needed?

If you want to be ready to print any time, you can leave it plugged in. If you are more interested in saving energy, most printers consume a watt or two even when they are turned off. You can unplug the printer or plug it into a switched outlet strip.

There is no reason to unplug the printer, especially if it has an on/off switch. Most modern printers have this button. If it doesn t then by all means, but windows will take some time to find the new hardware.