Re: Imagewriter //

[salfter@salfter.diespammersdie.dyndns.org (Scott Alfter)]

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In article <441d665d$0$21654$9b4e6d93@newsread2.arcor-online.net>,
Linards Ticmanis  <ticmanis@gmx.de> wrote:
>For printer where the print head is connected via a flexible ribbon 
>cable I usually did it this way (repeat at your own risk): remove the 
>print head from the printer, dip its tip into some mild non-corrosive 
>solvent (such as isopropyl alcohol), and then "print" some stuff that 
>exercises all the pins. This gives the pins a very thorough washing. Of 
>course you have to make sure you get it all back together correctly.
>
>The Imagewriter I, at least, doesn't seem to use a flexible cable that 
>goes directly to the head; so you couldn't do that.

Two latches hold the printhead in place.  Flip them out of the way and the
printhead lifts straight out.  It has a card-edge connector at the bottom
that connects it to the printer.  You can then clean it in the manner you
describe (been there, done that).

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