Jon Elson wrote:
Michael A. Terrell wrote:



Do not use stamp pad ink. It contains a fine abrasive that works to
keep the rubber face in good condition. it will eat the pin guides in an
impact printhead.


OHHH, this explains a LOT! Wish I knew that 30 years ago!

Thanks,

Jon


I bought a used re-inker about 25 years ago and the manual had that
warning. It said that some type of clay was used in stamp pad ink. The
ink they sold was cheaper, and denser. It had a hollow post with a tiny
hole in the side. A clock motor turned the feed inside the cartridge, as
a streak of ink was applied to the center of the ribbon. By the time it
has made one full loop, the ink has spread across most of the width of
the nylon fabric.

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