Programmed nozzle clean

I have a new Photosmart 6520 running wireless on a Dell e510 computer WIN7 Prof 64b computer.
I understand that the printer automatically exercises a print head clean and I would like to know what the period of this clean is. In order to conserve ink, is it better to leave the printer powered on and use this utility or turn it off and let the clean occur every time the printer is powered on?  I suspect the trade off is based on how often the printer is used.
Can anyone elaborate on how this function is best handled?
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Hi WM3,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you have some questions about the way the printer goes through the cleaning utility or the automatic cleaning.
A lot of the time when the printer is powered off, it will go through the cleaning when rebooted.  I strongly suggest that you leave it on all the time.  The printer does have a built in power save mode and it will fall to sleep when not in use and reduce the amount of power used to a minimum. 
If you are having an issue with the printer going through the cleaning way to frequently, I also suggest that you  please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
Having the unit connected to a power bar/strip will cause more issues than what is visible and this does include the Ink Delivery System.
I hope this information gives you some light on the issue at hand.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to write me back at any time.
Thanks for your time.
Cheers, 
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