diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 03ae248..619829f 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ PRINTER_WIDTH = 384  # Set to your printer's pixel width (common: 384 or 576)
 
 def print_picture(filename, p):
     try:
+        p.hw('INIT')
         response = requests.get(STATIC_URL + filename, timeout=5)
         response.raise_for_status()