Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan" 
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:10:21 +0200, scratch_6057 <dml.empsrch@...>  
> wrote:
> 
> >
> > I was thinking along the same lines as the original poster, color 
toner
> > transfer, but it  looks like the "FREE" QMS magiccolor 2 printer 
I got
> > a couple of weeks ago has "issues" with picking up the glossy 
staples
> > printer paper.
> 
> 
> Maybe just that roller surface having a problem.
> You could always try and stick some other paper to the leading 
edge, if it  
> takes that?
> 
> ST
>


The printer will take standard 20lb paper, & I had thought about
using a strip  of "Avery" full sheet label on the leading edge, 
or possably a piece of "3M" removable painters masking tape. If that 
dosen't do then I'll try with a piece of the "staples" paper taped to
a full sheet of 20lb. 

I talked to a guy the other day who said he has had success
rejuvenating  printer pickup rollers (and other rubber items
 of various types) by applying mineral oil in multiple coats.
According to him the rubber absorbs the oil and comes back
to "life". Anyone else ever hear of this trick? I know there are
other "roller rejuvenating fluids" on the market, any success stories?

The printer was an unexpected freebie so it is really
not at the top of the priority list right now, I'm sure you know
about those kind of things.