[muglo] Re: Steaming printer

  • From: Theresa Roth <theresaroth@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: MUGLO <muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 13:14:45 -0400

Theresa writes
Thanks for the insight.

>> >Theresa writes
>> >Turns out the problem is not with the printer - it's moisture in the paper.
>> >
>> >They suggested I try a new unopened ream of paper and it did not steam.
>> >Then I put in the old paper and it steamed. Lesson for me: keep the paper in
>> >a Rubbermaid container to keep it dry!
> 
> 
> Yes, Rubbermaid is good, but failing that, re-wrapping the paper in
> its original wrapper and taping it up is good too.
> 
> As a commercial printer, we must ensure that our environment is
> around 50% humidity. Below 35%, the paper is too dry and causes
> static problems (clinging to each other) - and oddly enough something
> like Static Cling helps in the machinery. Over 70%, there are other
> problems because the paper acts like a sponge.




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