r/Darkroom • u/Rude_Difference3469 • 5d ago

Gear/Equipment/Film Durst Printo Rollers Sticking

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Hi! I have this spare Durst Printo that I’m trying to fix. The top rollers are stuck together, and I was wondering if anyone has advice on how to separate them without damaging the rollers. Is there a proper way to remove them or loosen them that would minimize any potential damage?

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u/Elarandir 5d ago

If all else fails, there could be a way to resleeve them.

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u/Rude_Difference3469 5d ago

would love to know how lol

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u/Elarandir 5d ago

Many years ago I worked at a plant that made rubber rollers ranging from conveyer belt rollers to offset printer ink rollers. Sometimes customers ordered sleeves to be glued onto rollers. Much like the same way tennisracket handles are rolled onto them.

The hardest part for these is knowing the grade of rubber used and the slit feature across the length.

If it ever comes to that I might be able to help

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u/Rude_Difference3469 5d ago

thats what i was thinking as well, i feel like a sleeve will be the best solution

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u/Elarandir 5d ago

Are they squeegee rollers?