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Good lubricant for a squeaky printer?

ssnickerer — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:29:39 -0800

I have a really squeaky printer. I tried WD-40, but the squeakiness comes back. One of my engineering friends suggested that I needed something similar to sewing machine oil, but perhaps a little thicker, since the gears are plastic. Any ideas on what kind of lubricant I should get? And where I could get it? Aside from the squeakiness, this REALLY is a good printer (Canon MP130), and I really don't want to get another one.

Squeaky Bag!

Robot Johnny — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:55:33 -0800

I recently purchased a new bag (Gravis Digi) and when I walk, the thing squeaks like a sonofabitch. I'm not even sure what's making the squeaking, but the sound seems to travel along the strap of the bag, up my shoulder, straight through my ear canal, and into the part of my brain that registers annoyance. I can even hear it when listening to my iPod. Friends point and laugh. Children cry. Small animals run away. Help me!