Flash point, laser fuser and lubrication

put a little on a non flammable surface (like concrete), just a small amount (comparable to what you put on the fuser)... touch a match to it. If it doesn't ignite, you should be good to go on the fuser. Matches burn hotter than 305 degrees. (do NOT do this test on a flammable surface or with anything like a cup or cap of oil... given enough fuel/O2 mix, the match will ignite the oil, and not in a very nice manner) You may not have sufficient fuel to start a chemical reaction. Unless you soaked the part in oil. However, regardless of the flammability... its going to smoke, and that's neither going to smell good, or be very healthy. So you'll probably want to break it down, clean it, and replace it with a high temp grease anyway. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>