[GreenKeys] Rejuvenating the platen on 33?

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Charles,

You may get a better answer, but I use fine sandpaper on the platen and the roller.  Just put a rag under the platen and do one side at a time, then move the carriage and do the other.  Make sure to wipe them clean with 409 or solvent and make sure the small roller is free and not binding.  

Wayne



-----Original Message-----
From: Charles <charlesmorris800 at centurytel.net>
To: greenkeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 7:44 pm
Subject: [GreenKeys] Rejuvenating the platen on 33?


The platen rubber on both my 33 ASR's has become very hard and the  
urface is quite smooth. So despite the appropriate pressure from the  
mall spring-loaded roller in the front, neither machine will reliably  
ine-feed especially in cold temperatures that my shack is now  
xperiencing. The platen is turning, it's just not grabbing the paper.
Is there something I can apply to the rubber to rejuvenate (soften)  
t? Or would coating the surface with a frictive material be an  
lternate fix?
thanks
harles

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