If it's a low resonance shake, that shouldn't bother anything since those are low G's. It's the high-G high resonance vibrations that are bad. If you determine it's a slow shake, then put some taller feet on the bottom of the printer and you should be able to place on top of a PC case (assuming it's a horizontal format case and not the vertical type). "Pounding on a keyboard" is one of those low-G type shakes, whereas the hammering from a Daisy wheel printer can cause the higher harmonic vibrations which are not good.
As to the heat they generate, I can't answer that since I've never used one. -Clint Happy Holidays to all & God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com ) http://ComputersCustomBuilt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Grossman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Laser printers generate a great deal of heat. This heat could last for several minutes if a large job is being printed. I do realize the importance of keeping the printer vents open and uncluttered. However, I'd like to clarify the need for protecting the area *under* the printer. 1. Does the area under a laser printer heat up enough that I should be concerned about placing flammable objects (such as a cloth sheet) under the printer? 2. Can a laser printer with a small footprint be placed on top of a computer without damaging it? 3. While the printer is operating, it shakes a bit. Can this shaking cause damage to the adjacent computer? That last question is based on a warning that I received about old daisywheel printers. I never understood it - even in those days. After all, it would seem that pounding on the keyboard over an extended period of time would shake the computer more than any printer. I would appreciate your wise counsel and comments. David Grossman ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
