$4 HP L500 Hack

[Kentucky Wraps]

So, I thought after all the R&D they put into these machines, it was quite silly they didn't put a handle on the window. There's a small gap along the bottom, my fingers, being pretty slim barely fit under, so I just got the hardware from Lowe's and put a handle on myself.
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[Kentucky Wraps]

I also wrapped the heater section but it seemed to make it hotter, so I took it off cause that scared me. It was brand new and I'll probably try it again after taking temperature measurements. Anyone else wrap theirs yet that can speak to this?
Anyone else "Mod" their printers with anything...let's see it.

 

[ExecuPrintGS]

Looks good, ive thought of doing the same to our L360 for a handle... have also thought about wrapping it, but never had the time..

 

[jayhawksigns]

Handle is on my to-do list, especially when you see a feed issue and I am trying to save it from a head crash.

Also wanted to add some more felt bumpers there in the middle and on the sides.

 

[ColoPrinthead]

HP is going to include them on the next generation of their printers, they will be consumables and last about a week each and carry a 2 month back order.

 

[eahicks]

Ha..I added one to mine too, just a strip of black PVC with VHB on it.