----- Original Message -----
Karen Miller:


> Hi. I was told on another list that something like KRYLON Workable Fixatif
> or other type spray fixatifs could be used on printers to keep them
> running properly, I was wondering, does this make sense spraying things on
> printers?

Short answer:   No

Long Answer:  No. No. No.

Each type of printer has different vulnerabilties.

For example, inkjets, bubblejets, and dye-sublimation printers
follow a mylar guide to read carriage position. If residue accumulated
faulty carriage performance would occur.

As for laser printers, which use 6500VDC+/-  corotrons and
photoconductive drums for imaging, spray residue could lead
to dirty corona wires, damaged drum, etc.

Cleaning tools we used on printers:
   compressed filtered air - low psi
   non-static all nylon vacuum
   99.9% isopropyl used on coronas
   lithium grease
   teflon lubricant
   silicon lubricant
   mild soap and water for feed rollers
   never propellants

-yui shin

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