I recently had a frustrating encounter with my stenotype machine freezing during a deposition, and it got me thinking about how crucial regular maintenance is. I make it a point to inspect the keys and clean the rollers every month, but I’m curious about any other preventative measures fellow reporters take to avoid technical glitches. Anyone have tips or experiences they can share?
, I totally get how annoying it’s when the machine freezes mid-deposition. I had a similar issue not long ago; it turned out dust had built up in the exhaust fan — who knew that was even a thing? I started using a can of compressed air regularly to blow out any debris, and I swear it’s made a difference.
It’s funny how a little dust can cause such big problems! I make sure to keep a can of compressed air handy for those hard-to-reach places. It’s saved me a few times, plus it feels like giving my machine a breath of fresh air. @reporter123 might have some other great tips too.