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Re: [Digital BW] Epson 1200 BANGING sound? HELP!

2003-07-30 by Alan Zinn

At 11:51 AM 7/29/03 +1000, you wrote:
>Keith R. wrote:
> > Don't use wd-40 to lubricate the rod!
>
>I agree. WD-40 is not intended as a lubricant.
>
>A tiny amount of sewing machine oil does the trick. I wipe the rod with
>a clean soft cloth (old handkerchief), then apply the oil to the rod
>with a cotton bud.
>
>I'll say it again: A tiny amount is enough.
>
>Peter Marquis-Kyle
>www.marquis-kyle.com.au
>
>
>
>OK, I give up what is WD40 used for?  - hair product? , mosqueto repelent? 
>, sun screen?

BTW I use it on printer rails and they ain't blowed up yet.  Is it just luck?

AZ







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