Canon irc3100n where is the counter?

[Penelope Wakeham]

I am going to pick up an irc3100n that I sucessfully bid for on Ebay. I wish I had read some of the posts here before I bid! The description says it has done 36k colour copies. Where can I check this? So that I look as if I know what I am doing - which I don't!
And is it a colour machine or not? I found the descriptions on the Canon site very confusing.
Regards, Penelope

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	Quote:			Originally Posted by Penelope Wakeham
	I am going to pick up an irc3100n that I sucessfully bid for on Ebay. I wish I had read some of the posts here before I bid! The description says it has done 36k colour copies. Where can I check this? So that I look as if I know what I am doing - which I don't! And is it a colour machine or not? I found the descriptions on the Canon site very confusing. Regards, Penelope

There is a counter check button on the control panel.
Yes this unit is color.

[Penelope Wakeham]

Thanks Skrewtape, Do you think 36K is a low count?
Penelope

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	Quote:			Originally Posted by Penelope Wakeham
	Thanks Skrewtape, Do you think 36K is a low count? Penelope

Its a baby.

[20YRSEXP]

Hi penelope, the 3100 is a color box, but it is "business color". Basically meaning you can do color but you are best keeping it to logos and graphs. It will do graphics like a photo but it should be kept to a minimum. I just wish you had asked us before you bought it. It is a tough job keeping it running well. When you need service make sure it is someone qualified and knows the machine. Also it would be a good idea to understand the user responsibilities such as running the auto gradation program. Good luck with your new machine.

[alex@wocltd.com]

also check that on rotation i.e when turned on there is very little noise (i know a bit hard due to the turret) but at 36k if the machine has been at idle i would suspect the fuser to flat spotted - where abouts are you? where is the machine?
what was the condition of sale?

[Penelope Wakeham]

	Quote:			Originally Posted by alex@wocltd.com
	also check that on rotation i.e when turned on there is very little noise (i know a bit hard due to the turret) but at 36k if the machine has been at idle i would suspect the fuser to flat spotted - where abouts are you? where is the machine? what was the condition of sale?

Alex, I am in Winchester (Southampton?) the machine is in Ascot - I pick it up tomorrow. Sale was with Ebay and I don't want to lose my rep by backing out. However it was described as 'Full colour'. Your description doesn't sound like 'full' to me.
Penelope

[Penelope Wakeham]

I just wish you had asked us before you bought it. - 20YRSEXP

So do I - so do I. I didn't find this forum in my survey.

[Penelope Wakeham]

Well! You all have been so helpful but I have one further question. I went back to the guy and explained that I didn't think the 3100 IS full colour. He didn't give ground but when I asked if he had a 3200 he was happy to exchange my purchase to another machine.
He is offering IRC3200 for another £200 in exchange (Ebay purchase remember) BUT it has done a million copies. HE SAYS that it has been regularly serviced and the drums have been replaced. Not sure about the latter.
Bearing in mind that I will do between 10 and 100 copies a month would I be totally mad to change horses? Will test it and look at copies etc but it has done a lot of copies. Kindest regards, Penelope

[alex@wocltd.com]

hi Penelope , what sort of money are you paying?(in total) - if your only going to do minimal volume neither are that good due to design of fuser - the 3200 if genuine volume are still good but you may have to account for set of drum£1k+ fuser & itb assembley plus consumables....