Printer trips backup unit

[renier8]

Hellooo.
I need help, please.

I have an Ecoflow river pro: details here
I run my tv (60 watts)
Amplifier (50 watts)
PC (40 watts)
The watts are based on averages.
The issue I have, is when I turn my printer on (30 watts), it turns off the AC output on the Ecoflow).

To put that further into perspective, I had a much older with much lower specs, previously. But switching on the printer never had any effect on it.

Can anyone give me some advice, please?
Thank you in advance.
Renier

 

[chrisc]

What type of printer?

Lasers have a fixer and this can draw 1200 watts while it heats up
An ink-jet uses coils to force the ink from the tank and these also use a substantial current for a few seconds

 

[WAslayer]

The printer draws too much power , exceeding the rated max power draw of the ecoflow..

Print before loadshedding strikes..

 

[renier8]

What type of printer?

Lasers have a fixer and this can draw 1200 watts while it heats up
An ink-jet uses coils to force the ink from the tank and these also use a substantial current for a few seconds

Wow. I did not know that. But I am still curious why the previous inverter handled it. That machine and batteries were bought 3 years ago.
Pity I don't have the specs anymore.

 

[RedViking]

Does it trip when you only have the printer on?

 

[renier8]

The printer draws too much power , exceeding the rated max power draw of the ecoflow..

Print before loadshedding strikes.

Don't forget the kettle

 

[renier8]

Does it trip when you only have the printer on?

Yes

 

[WAslayer]

Wow. I did not know that. But I am still curious why the previous inverter handled it. That machine and batteries were bought 3 years ago.
Pity I don't have the specs anymore.

Your previous inverter was likely 1000+ watts, which is common on a few inverters from that era, particularly if it were one of those trolley based ones..

 

[renier8]

Your previous inverter was likely 1000+ watts, which is common on a few inverters from that era, particularly if it were one of those trolley based ones..

Wow. Spot on. I managed to find the model, 1440watts. The only reason I really replaced it, was because its backup time dropped over the years. I guess new batteries would have done the trick, but the new Ecoflow is really nice. Just not for a printer. Thank you for your insight.
I really appreciate it

I was about to send the thing back.