Squeaky Printer
Dec 2, 2012 01:47:03 #
Hi- I have an HP printer (much older) that I love and tonight I notice that it started squaking as the paper was being printed and as the printer rolled out the paper. Does anyone know how to fix or lubrcate the rollers or what else might be causing the situation?Thanks!
Dec 2, 2012 06:14:36 #
You don't lube the rollers, WHAT printer, dot matrix, laser, inkjet can't guess.......
Dec 2, 2012 07:49:07 #
Hi-it is a HP Photosmart 8049 inject printer and I love it for printing text and it is not too bad printing photos. Thanks
Dec 2, 2012 08:06:10 #
Right, look inside, and use oil on your thumb and two fingers to oil the rail the head moves on, and with a soft cloth clean the ribbon cable or TWO, that run behind the head whilst you are at it.
NOT seen here, sorry but this is where my two are
NOT seen here, sorry but this is where my two are
Dec 2, 2012 10:45:56 #
JR1 wrote:
Also, use a quality machine oil (like sewing machine oil or gun oil). Just a very light coat. Right, look inside, and use oil on your thumb and two fingers to oil the rail the head moves on, and with a soft cloth clean the ribbon cable or TWO, that run behind the head whilst you are at it.
NOT seen here, sorry but this is where my two are
NOT seen here, sorry but this is where my two are
Do NOT use motor oil, any organic oil or anything containing silicone.
Dec 2, 2012 13:23:09 #
Dec 2, 2012 13:48:41 #
Hi- thanks--I have to go out and get some oil. This is such a wonderful site since I have only been a member a short time and found out so many answers. Thanks very much.
Dec 2, 2012 14:23:59 #
JR1 wrote:
Ouch! WD-40 is NOT an oil and should NOT be used. It is a petroleum distillate that was designed as a water displacement. Nowadays it is used for most everything with varying effect (great marketing by WD-40 Corporation), but it tends to attack and degrade plastics and other synthetics over time. It will also evaporate and leave a less than lubricious residue. Light oil yes but I have used many oils such as WD40, 3in1,
Bottom-line; don't use WD-40 on your printer!
3-in-1 is fine (as long as it is the original; 3-in-one also makes a "motor oil" which is not recommended for a printer.)
Dec 2, 2012 14:33:21 #
Original 3 in 1, been using WD40 for years, but don't use it on bike chains
I did get the can wrong ITS GT85 NOT WD40, I use both, GT85, and to upset people any more, I have also used a smear of cooking oil
I did get the can wrong ITS GT85 NOT WD40, I use both, GT85, and to upset people any more, I have also used a smear of cooking oil
Dec 2, 2012 14:36:32 #
Dec 3, 2012 08:59:06 #
Festina Lente wrote:
...lubricious residue...
Now that's why I keep coming back to UHH. :thumbup:
Dec 3, 2012 11:31:30 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Now that's why I keep coming back to UHH. :thumbup:
Festina Lente wrote:
...lubricious residue...
Now that's why I keep coming back to UHH. :thumbup:
I find PB BLASTER (yellow can) to be better than WD-40. WD-40 has just been around longer. PB also markets a spray can which they call similar to WD-40.
Dec 3, 2012 13:41:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A sticky subject. Festina Lente wrote:
Now that's why I keep coming back to UHH. :thumbup:...lubricious residue...
And to be perfectly clear, the context was purely slippery in nature, NOT salicious!
Dec 3, 2012 13:45:54 #
THEMRED7007 wrote:
Great stuff. Many uses. jerryc41 wrote:
I find PB BLASTER (yellow can) to be better than WD-40. WD-40 has just been around longer. PB also markets a spray can which they call similar to WD-40.Festina Lente wrote:
Now that's why I keep coming back to UHH. :thumbup:...lubricious residue...
But neither product should be anywhere near anything photographic!
(Lest you be tempted. Bad idea.)
Dec 3, 2012 18:01:58 #
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