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Reincarnate
08-09-2003, 06:59 AM
I'm hoping someone can help me with this annoying little problem.

I have an HP deskjet 952C printer, and lately, when I print something, there is a squeaking sound as the printer head moves back and forth along the metal bar. The printer works very well in every other respect.

How can I eliminate this squeak. Any ideas?

Thanks! :)
TownBear
08-09-2003, 07:05 AM
WD40 :D w00t






lol j/k!
Remedy
08-09-2003, 07:14 AM
I'm hoping someone can help me with this annoying little problem.

I have an HP deskjet 952C printer, and lately, when I print something, there is a squeaking sound as the printer head moves back and forth along the metal bar. The printer works very well in every other respect.

How can I eliminate this squeak. Any ideas?

Thanks! :)
if you can gain access to the metal bar, you could try to rub it a bit with a bar of face soap..that way you wont get lubricant anywhere other than on the slide and the soap should relieve the squeak... keep in mind that this is a temporary fix and you will be in the market for a new printer in the future. ;)
Joseph
08-09-2003, 07:59 AM
Not sure I have the same printer and have not come accross that problem yet
Reincarnate
08-09-2003, 08:16 AM
WD40 :D w00t
lol j/k!

lolol...I posted this same question on TCM, and someone actually suggested that! :D
Navigator
08-09-2003, 08:27 AM
I would try a little mineral oil or even WD40, but spray it on a cloth or something and rub the bar with that. :)
Remedy
08-09-2003, 08:39 AM
I'm concerned that an oily lubricant will cause a sludgy build up.
Navigator
08-09-2003, 08:48 AM
I'm concerned that an oily lubricant will cause a sludgy build up.

Yes, but you don't slop it on..lol a very very thin coat...:cool: that's why I said put it on a rag to apply.
Reincarnate
08-09-2003, 08:49 AM
Someone suggested "a light oil, such as 3 in 1"...I've never heard of that stuff. Is it just like some sort of machine oil?
Navigator
08-09-2003, 08:52 AM
Someone suggested "a light oil, such as 3 in 1"...I've never heard of that stuff. Is it just like some sort of machine oil?

yes, that would work fine. Just don't dribble it on from the can...you can even put a drop on your finger to smear in on the rod. :D

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Remedy
08-09-2003, 08:53 AM
I still say soap..dont ya have any? http://members.rogers.com/smtownbear/smilies/raspberry.gif lol
Remedy
08-09-2003, 08:54 AM
you can even put a drop on your finger to smear in on the rod.

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TownBear
08-09-2003, 08:54 AM
..you can even put a drop on your finger to smear in on the rod. :D

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Reincarnate
08-09-2003, 08:59 AM
lolol....thanks for the replies folks! :)

P.S: Cool ava TB!...did you make that?
TownBear
08-09-2003, 09:05 AM
P.S: Cool ava TB!...did you make that?
Thank you... why yes, yes I did http://members.rogers.com/2remedy/images/smilies/sarcastic/pinocchio.gif

:D