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Isn't one of the big issues with old laser printers that they consume obscene amounts of electricity (>100W) when in stand-by?


I've never measured but probably. I think that is more a problem for businesses though. For home use though, I just shut it off when not using it.

If you really want I suppose you could put it on a ZWave or Wifi switch so you could turn it on remotely.


That’s exactly what we’ve done. Threw a HomeKit controlled plug behind it, added automations for it to be on when high probability of being used and off otherwise. Beyond that, it’s only a, “Hey Siri, turn on the printer” to start printing.




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