Epsom blocked printer jets - Page 2

01-14-2002, 01:22 PM

What is a ploncker for us on this side of the Atlantic?

BUMTY · 01-14-2002, 01:42 PM

Ploncker = is what people call some one that has done some thing silly. - Ploncker, Dipstick, Dolls head, Prat, Wally, etc.
i guess you guys have similar things, yes?

BUMTY

Bob The Great · 01-14-2002, 02:33 PM

Here in the good ol US of A we use Dweeb, Retard, and a few explitives that I don't think I should mention

Tom Jones · 01-14-2002, 02:50 PM

Using off brand refills or ribbons has never been a good thing....especially for Epsons... Have seen a few 24 pin wide carriage Epsons burn up the head because of someone trying to cut a corner....No oil on the off brand ribbon to lube the pins....The head gets super hot without the lube on the ribbon to lube the pins.....Same goes for the ink jets.... Mineral Spirits and Varsol also work and my favorite....WD40...Just put a napkin around the head and spray into the holes in the tubes that pierce the ink cartridge...or use a hypo with a small needle and pump the tubes full of mineral spirits, varsol....

Tom

BUMTY · 01-14-2002, 02:54 PM

WOW retard seems a bit seems a bit harsh, but i iove the Dweeb.

Shame about the expletives though - i do love a good expletive.

BUMTY

Graham · 01-14-2002, 05:22 PM

Bumty,

You're still doing it.....

PLONKER

Now remove your C keycap and ceremoniously burn it !!!

G

PS This came from a very popular TV comedy programme "Only Fools and Horses"

BUMTY · 01-14-2002, 06:09 PM

Graham - Still doing what?

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Now remove your C keycap and ceremoniously burn it

I dont understand this, could you explain?

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PS This came from a very popular TV comedy programme "Only Fools and Horses"

PS - of course it is true that it was used by the famous DEL BOY, ( my favourite British comedy) but that word PLONCKER, as well as the other words i mentioned, have been used in my area since i was a boy, long before Fools and Horses was ever thought of.

I have worked around Britain in various area's over the years and the word PLONCKER has been used in quite a few of those area's,- Most people know that TV reflects life, - that most comedy revolves around lifes quirks contradictions, and sayings of the common people.

No please dont say what i think you are going to say ,that
(YOU ARE NOT A COMMON PERSON SO YOU WOULD NOT KNOW)

BUMTY

Graham · 01-14-2002, 06:20 PM

I daren't reply now

G

BUMTY · 01-14-2002, 06:33 PM

DARE NOT REPLY - I dont understand Graham, what is your beef, come on spit it out, if you have some thing on your mind please say it.

Graham · 01-14-2002, 06:41 PM

I agree that art imitates life or is it the other way round, and Only Fools is (was) a great prog. I had never heard the word plonker prior to Del boys usage, but then I probably have lead a sheltered life, it was just your spelling of it!!

Hope they make another series before the cast get too old.

G