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Re: Epson 1200/piezography - Clogs

2003-02-26 by Harry Saddler

>> I modified the MIS CFS setup so that I could keep the lid on and closed
>while
>> not using it, and put a homemade humidifier (a sponge and a plastic
>container)
>> inside it, in an attempt to convince the printer that's it's in Florida
>> instead of California. Apparently printers don't clog in Florida.
>
>Actually some truth to that. In dry climates or the winter in the North you
>need to maintain at least 40% humidity where your printer is. Will help
>clogging problem big time. Florida is fairly humid year round.
>
>Nick

I did a halfhearted search for humidifiers, thinking of some itty-bitty
thing I could stick in the printer, but didn't find anything. So I did
the sponge-in-a-plastic-cup-of-water thing. I suppose I could keep some
tropical fruit in there as well.

Harry Saddler | hsaddler@...

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