Teletype: Problems again

From: Dwight K. Elvey <dwightk.elvey_at_amd.com>
Date: Mon Jun 9 16:27:00 2003

>From: "Tore Sinding Bekkedal" <toresbe_at_ifi.uio.no>
>
>I have recently bought colour tape for the 33.
>
>The printer has a black substance that pushes the printhead towards the
>paper. This has dissolved into an oily-like thing, and there is zero
>pressure for the head against the paper. I will try to put a licorice
>candy (L?kerol) in its place as a kludge, but it very likely won't last.
>Do you know what causes it? Where to get a new one? Is that SUPPOSED to
>happen?'
>
>Confused Regards
>
>-Tore
>

Hi
 I've seen this happen to others but mine did just
the opposite. The rubber turned to brittle stuff and
crumbled.
 I guess the issues is that like some plastics, rubber
just doesn't last.
 I think the stick on feet idea is the best home remedy.
Dwight
Received on Mon Jun 09 2003 - 16:27:00 BST