Model KX-P1124.
The rubber strip [3/8 X 15 inches] which backs up the paper under the print
head has finally deteriorated.
Before I experiment with a strip cut from an inner tube [seems a little too
soft], is there a better replacement available?
Thank you.
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"John Keiser" hath wroth:

Model KX-P1124.
The rubber strip [3/8 X 15 inches] which backs up the paper under the print
head has finally deteriorated.
Before I experiment with a strip cut from an inner tube [seems a little too
soft], is there a better replacement available?

An inner tube is far too soft. It should NOT stretch. I've used the
rubber gasket material from either a plumbing store or automotive
gasket material. Matching the thickness is the problem. Some of the
stuff comes on a roll.

As I recall, the Panasonic rubber strip might be reversable. Try
cleaning off the back and using the other side.

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Sadly, the old strip is probably 15 years old and split into several pieces.
I've not seen a thin enough gasket material on a roll but I'll look again.
Thanks, Jeff [I enjoy your "wireless" commentaries immensely.].

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First: Contact Panasonic tech support and ask them if the can sell you a
replacement part! It may not be very expensive if it is still available.

Second: You will have to visit a lot of hardware and automotive parts places
to see if you can find something that will work for you.

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Model KX-P1124.
The rubber strip [3/8 X 15 inches] which backs up the paper under the print
head has finally deteriorated.
Before I experiment with a strip cut from an inner tube [seems a little too
soft], is there a better replacement available?
Thank you.
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"John Keiser" hath wroth:

Sadly, the old strip is probably 15 years old and split into several pieces.
I've not seen a thin enough gasket material on a roll but I'll look again.
Thanks, Jeff [I enjoy your "wireless" commentaries immensely.].

Thanks. I didn't think anyone read my rants.

How thin or thick? I don't have any Panasonic printers left. (What I
do have is a mess of Okidata dot matrix printers I keep alive for the
local retail establishments). The KX-P1124 is sufficiently old that I
don't think I can find one to look at. I do have some manuals, which
probably include the KX-P1124. I'll dig and see if I can find the
part number. Panasonic was fairly good at stocking odd parts and just
might have something. As for substitutes, if you can give me all the
dimensions, I can see what I can find at the hardware store and auto
shop.

Disclaimer: We have a major storm coming for the next 3 days and I
may be rather busy.
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Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Panasonic doesn't support the product as it is more than 7 years old. Or at
least that's the story get from their 800 number.
The inner tube worked but, as Jeff observed, is really too soft.
I'm trying a strip of vinyl snipped off a thin piece of molding. I seems a
better balance of firmness and resilence.
Thank you all.

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Jeff Liebermann wrote:

Regarding replacement rubber strips:

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As for substitutes, if you can give me all the
dimensions, I can see what I can find at the hardware store and auto
shop.

Also consider shoe repair shops for various sorts of rubber stock
and being in a major metropolitan area, you could canvas any number
of fabricators that use rubber in their products.

Regards,

Michael