Thanks, Nancy. I'll give this a try. Doug
On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 18:15:57 -0400, Nancy Haitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Doug Hinschberger wrote: > >> So, is the waste ink container full, and can I replace or empty it >> myself? >> > >I have an old Apple printer (different model) > >The waste ink container in our printer is on the far right side of the >machine, at the furthermost point the ink cartridge can move to. It is >a little sponge-like area. Basically, it wipes the excess ink off of >the cartridge holder with each pass of the printer heads. > >See if you can remove the little sponge. Soak it in some alcohol, and >sort of rinse it out. Then squeeze it dry between some paper towels. >You may need to take a couple of Q-tips (or similar) to the inside of >the little plastic box that holds the sponge. > >As far as I know, (and that is not much, since I did not buy this >printer new) you can not buy replacement sponges. > >It is a messy job. Wear plastic gloves Doug Hinschberger Administrative Services Manager Stroud's Auto Rebuild [EMAIL PROTECTED] (253) 474-0709 <http://www.stroudsautorebuild.com> -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL SM LIST PRICES - 24x Bootable SCSI CDROM $39.99, Umax Processors $19.99 PowerSupplies from C500/C600 $49.99 J700/S900 $79.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
