Flossing printers..... what to use ??

[CraigW]

We see a lot of HPs that need "flossed" to remove scraps.

Currently using a file folder trimmed down, and also one that is 2 layers thick.

Any other suggestions as to what to use ??

Thanks,

[subaro]

Re: Flossing printers..... what to use ??

floss where and scraps from where ?. where is this being done, in the field of shop. I do hp teardowns here and there and use a vacum and brush. a knife or teflon scraper is more that sufficient to clean the machine.

[CraigW]

Re: Flossing printers..... what to use ??

On location. Usually behind tray 1, in the vertical path for the lower trays leading up. They often leave scraps that get wedged.

[subaro]

Re: Flossing printers..... what to use ??

On location. Usually behind tray 1, in the vertical path for the lower trays leading up. They often leave scraps that get wedged.

on which models the porsche or ferrari ?.

[scanmc]

Re: Flossing printers..... what to use ??

on which models the porsche or ferrari ?.

I use a piece of Mylar from one of those tech booklets that Liberty Parts gave a away a few years back

[Iowatech]

Re: Flossing printers..... what to use ??

We see a lot of HPs that need "flossed" to remove scraps.

Currently using a file folder trimmed down, and also one that is 2 layers thick.

Any other suggestions as to what to use ??

Thanks,

I use a good stiff piece of card stock. My favorite is an old analog Konica test chart, but I don't think those are available to the general public anymore.
Still, from what I've seen anything that is as stiff as a post card will work in many situations if suitable patience and time are available. Just don't pull it backwards as wrong and stupid things can happen then.
If the problem is flipped mylar guides I sometimes try my thin steel ruler.
You know, back in the day this was a standard service procedure for Riso equipment that showed certain master jam error codes. But then a regular piece of paper folded in half would work.

[subaro]

Re: Flossing printers..... what to use ??

On location. Usually behind tray 1, in the vertical path for the lower trays leading up. They often leave scraps that get wedged.

Ok, i get what you mean by flossing. pardon me not getting the term the first time. I don't do that flossing thing as it is a band aid really. . It does not take too much time to remove the panels and vacum out the a area and clean and lube the area at the same time. However, for troubleshooting purposes, if i suspect obstruction in the pathway, i use a sheet of transparency and that works the best for me. its stiff enough and thin enough.