Digital BW, The Print

> I have hit upon a very simple solution to the problem. The CIS is
> supplied with two black rubber corks that are attached to the body of
> the printer to hold up the lid away from the CIS arm and tubing. I
> place the anchor of the right hand cork on top of the tubing at the
> right end of the support arm (just to the left of the line label).
> The weight of the cover is then resting on the CIS support arm and
> holds it firmly in place.

But over time (or when the weather is hot), the tubes may become constricted
by the weight of the lid. I still think the 3M repositionable fastener is
the best way to go. For anyone who hasn't seen it, it's like Velcro on
steroids. It eliminates the problem completely.