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Dell Switcher · Aug 18, 2003, 01:36 PM

Just installed new PowerJet 7110 multifunction (AIO) printer but concerned that the vibration while printing will damage iMac. I can see the screen slightly shake when printing. Assume that this is not good! Do you agree?

The iMac CPU does not appear to vibrate but only the screen.

Note...the 7110 is located on back desk next to the iMac.

In the meantime, I will use my cheap old printer which does has very little vibration.

Grrr · Aug 18, 2003, 01:48 PM

Is it a Diesel powered printer or something?? If not, then I doubt you have much to be worried about.

Dell Switcher · Aug 18, 2003, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Grrr:
Is it a Diesel powered printer or something?? If not, then I doubt you have much to be worried about.

No but it does vibrate even on heavy solid wood desk. I call the Manufacturer (HP) and I was informed that it does vibrate (versus my old multifunction G85) bk it is lighter and smaller foot print. But, the iMac screen does shake enough to be easily seen.

jedi · Aug 18, 2003, 07:08 PM

Hi DS,
IMO--

Even the slightest vibration MAY hurt the HD by way of a bad sector here and there.
So if you can locate your printer , say on a shelf or a printer cart , then that`s what I would do. If for no other reason than peace of mind.
Always better safe than sorry .
Mac`s are a strong computer but a HD is a HD and every little "bump-in-the-night" (or day) you run the risk of doing harm.
jedi