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Subject: Re: Helpful Hint to Extend Useful Life of Printer Ribbons
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Date: Tue, 24-Feb-87 09:16:39 EST
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The recent article about giving printer ribbons new life through the use
of isopropyl alcohol was quite interesting.

Has anyone tried re-inking printer ribbons?  I have seen an advertisement
for a company in CA that will "re-ink" cartridge ribbons for ~ $5.00.
I wonder if this is really re-inking or just rejuvinating through the use
of alcohol.

Personally, I would prefer to re-ink my ribbons rather than rejuvinate them, 
assuming the same amount of effort and mess is involved.
Would be interested in hearing about techniques others have used for reinking.

Randy Marks
rsm6306@ritcv.UUCP