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Computer Help and Support

AllaN01Bear

(23,054 posts) Thu Dec 28, 2023, 02:49 PM Dec 2023

naughty printer .

had a printer get stuck in shutdown mode for 4 days . the backlight was driving me crazy r.
itested a theroy.
i took out my dresser drawars .
unplugged the printer. then pulled it back feeling that the shock would unclogged that got stuck. it did.
bambo.
next week me get power strip with on off switch so i can really shut it off and on. no more soft buttons guy.

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naughty printer . (Original Post) AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 OP

I know that feeling so well! Grey Dec 2023 #1

hihwodi. AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #2

?? lastlib Dec 2023 #3

Yes, get an unique power strip for each unique set of computer components, so it's easy to shut off/turn on. SWBTATTReg Dec 2023 #4

Grey

(1,581 posts)

1. I know that feeling so well!

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 03:04 PM

Dec 2023

I love my power bar.

AllaN01Bear

(23,054 posts)

2. hihwodi.

Reply to Grey (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 03:08 PM

Dec 2023

lastlib

(24,917 posts)

3. ??

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 03:27 PM

Dec 2023

SWBTATTReg

(24,107 posts)

4. Yes, get an unique power strip for each unique set of computer components, so it's easy to shut off/turn on.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 03:51 PM

Dec 2023

I do this not just because of the on/off situation that you sometimes need for a computer and its components, but it also saves potential damage(s) from a power surge or power off from the power company.

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