Sure, all modern inkjets perform cleaning cycles.... most of them do it between prints, and some can even do it on a regular basis even when in standby.

But, most of them don’t clean while in standby, and none of them clean themselves when unpowered. That’s the problem with infrequent use.

Lasers aren’t >$1,000 anymore, where it only makes economical sense for those who print in high volumes. There are a TON of laser printers under $100.

No lie, the last laser printer I purchased was actually $24.99, brand new.