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Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 15:02
by Justin
Looking to run a daily test print to the printer, ideally a nozzle check or similar. Is best way to schedule a small print to run or is there a clever bit of software I havn't found yet that will do it for me?

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 15:11
by socialgiraffe
I presume a wide format printer in which case I can not help.

But if its a desk top, then just set a reminder on your phone and send something using the Epson app on your phone.

Seems a bit of over kill to be doing a nozzle check everyday though matey.

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 15:44
by webtrekker
You could probably do this using the in-built Windows Task Scheduler. It could run a .bat file or a PHP script at a set time each day.

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 15:55
by Mrteajunkie
I believe this does what you need.
https://www.cmd2printer.com/

it would have to have a print rather than a test print but you can print whatever you like whenever you like.

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 15:59
by Justin
socialgiraffe;149715 wrote:I presume a wide format printer in which case I can not help.

But if its a desk top, then just set a reminder on your phone and send something using the Epson app on your phone.

Seems a bit of over kill to be doing a nozzle check everyday though matey.
Epson 1500's, I'm not in everyday at the minute so just want to keep things moving.

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 15:59
by webtrekker
[MENTION=1]Justin[/MENTION]

Harvey Head Cleaner

Have a look at this Justin ...

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 16:41
by Justin
Ah yes, saw that years ago if I remember correctly! lol.

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 16:54
by webtrekker
Are you still running on Linux, Justin? Not sure whether it's a Windows or Linux solution you are looking for.

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 17:32
by webtrekker
[MENTION=1]Justin[/MENTION]

Another option that seems quite nice, and doesn't involve anything other than inputting a few basic settings and scheduling a job to be run at whatever times you like.

Qimage Ultimate - http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage-u/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHqneKbQtmI

Re: Epson Printers - Automatic Daily Print Test

Posted: 10 Nov 2021, 17:33
by webtrekker
@Justin

Another option that seems quite nice, and doesn't involve anything other than inputting a few basic settings and scheduling a job to be run at whatever times you like.

Qimage Ultimate - http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage-u/

14-day Free Trial - http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage-u/trial.htm