Pi-PrintScheduler
Stop clogged inkjet printer issues
Inkjet printers need to print often to keep from getting clogged up and wasting ink using the cleaning cycles.
This will also save on the wasted ink going into the waste absorbing sponge.
Install Cups
Setup printer in the https://[CUPS ip address]:631 web interface
Username and password is the linux user and password
Create print file in ~/
touch print.sh
Make it executable
chmod 777 print.sh
Edit print file
nano print.sh
Test file
lp /usr/share/cups/data/default-testpage.pdf
Set default primter
lpoptions -d [printername]
Setup schedule
crontab -e
Examples
https://crontab.guru/#30_8_*_*_6
Test with every Minute
*/1 * * * * /root/print.sh
Every Mon - Wed - Friday @ 8:30 AM
30 8 * * 1,3,5 /root/print.sh