"Constant Brouerius van Nidek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [...] Having at least three 9 dot printers
> [...] I found that from two of them the
> pins or at least one of the pins gets stuck in the textile
> of the lint.
My first printer was a 9 pin Star with no lowercase descenders. I remember
it fondly (sometimes).
> [...]
> The head can be easily removed from its holder and I could
> detect the parts. But before I unscrew the magnetic had from
> the steel pens I want o have advice what to do next.
After having once disassembled a 24 pin unit, I would suggest AVOIDING the
problem if at all possible. If the pins are merely hitting sporadically
(rather than missing), I seem to recall a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol
could help. I believe they're meant to lubricate from the ribbon, but
perhaps some lubrication is called for. If you can open the unit partially
without having everything fall out, a blast with an air cannister might
help.
Also, make sure that the gap between head and paper isn't too small to
accomodate the ribbon appropriately. Older ribbons can be re-inked, but they
do fray which may speed buildup of lint.
> Is it enough to flatten the pens evenly? Should they
> retract completely into its plastic front end or should they
> stick out and how far. Any help in getting the printers up
> and running without problems is appreciated.
In my case, they always retracted completely flush with the head.
Good luck!
- Bob
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