I have read a lot about the chemical synthesis elements and results of their application to the simple ones. Do you know anything for the printers? May be anybody uses?
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Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
Not sure if you mean to clean the covers but after many years using harsh chemicals I switched to all organic cleaners. Safer for me and the enviroment. Only difference now I have to scrub a lot harder with the brillo pad! -
Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
I use degreaser /auto mechanic grade/ to scrub the smog grime off the plastic covers (the spots that won't go with regular soap formula). Results are excellent.Comment
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Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
I carry 1 oz bottles:
Isopropyl Alcohol 71%
Contractors De-Solv-It (orange oil based solvent, undiluted)
Glass Cleaner (formula: -20F 2Gal windshield washer solvent, 2Qts Vinegar Windex, 1Pt Cleaning Vinegar)
Triflow Oil
Marvel Mystery Oil
Straight 30W Motor Oil (scanner rail oil)
Canon EU-1 (plotter carriage rail oil)
HP500 high temp grease
Mobilgrease28
Paraffin Lamp Oil (or Dispersant if you can still get it)
Zep Fast505
Honestly I haven't used the Marvel in a long time. Originally it was for Sharp plastic spring feed clutches, but is good for lubricating the tap when making threads.
The manufacturers must have refined the scanner construction. I haven't had to lubricate a scanner rail in ages.If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
A long time ago I saw a xerox tech using gun oil for rail scanners, (birchwood casey's).Comment
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Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
Thanks BC...
You just triggered a light bulb moment for me.
My water taps are always cutting the rubber tap washer, which reduces their life. I believe I will try an place silicone grease inside the tap/plunger to allow the tap to twist while the rubber ring stays fixed to the watertight seat; at least for the first quarter turn. I feel the rubber washer tears its gripped by the rusty water tap and the watertight copper seat....
I will let you know if I get any extra life out of my tap washers....
apology for topic tangent...Inauguration to the "AI cancel-culture" fraternity 1997...
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Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
Ambersil Amberclens Anti-static Foaming Cleaner 400ml for cleaning the dirty covers.Defects are simple, our mind is complicatedComment
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Re: What chemicals do you use to keep your printer clean?
Look for something called Dow Corning 111 (or something similar).
Dow Corning 111 O-Ring Silicone Lubricant (5.3 oz Tube) | Serv-A-Pure
It's a food grade plumbers grease. The 150g tube should last me several lifetimes. About 4 years ago I did some research and discovered that petroleum based lubricants attack the rubber seal, shortening it's life (like Vaseline).
Around that same time I was changing the O-ring seals on the fuel injectors of the wife's Cadillac. They needed some sort of grease to get everything to slide together. I reached for the Dow Corning ... then got to thinking: "hmmm ... fuel lines and fuel seals MUST be resistant to petroleum products, so THIS is the place to use the Vaseline."
=^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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