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My new TR4527 works flawlessy as a printer on my Wi-Fi network but I don't seem to be able to scan to my Mac. Do I need to connect the USB cable to do so?
I've just installed a Pro 2100 printer and wonder if it should be left switched off when not in use.  I'm coming from an iPF 6100 (14 years old) where the instructions were to leave the power on so the printer could agitate the inks periodically - ab...