Cleaning Transfer Roller?

**Synaux** · 04-01-2014

Thanks for all the replies. I tried this and it worked fairly well even with a old ragged roller (I was unable to get all the middle residue off, but works like-new for the moment).

Originally Posted by emujo

Most of that residue is from cheap paper, anything more than 25% recycled will cause the roller to wear out significantly faster than its normal life span. Indicating the paper is "Recycle" will change the x-fer voltages accordingly and you might see a better return. Emujo

This might very well be a stupid question emujo, but I searched all the manuals for these machines and don't see any recycle setting...for bypass I get plain, sing side only, transparency, special paper, thick 1-4, duplex 2nd side, letterhead, colored paper, and envelope. Out of those I am think colored paper would be the only useful setting.

On this note, the paper types are specified by g/m--is there a way to make it display value in # when you select a paper type?

**emujo** · 04-01-2014

from the copy screen, go into the tray settings, "recycled" should be a choice. I don't believe you can set a paper type in user/admin/service modes. Emujo

**copier tech** · 04-01-2014

It sounds bizare to wash transfer rollers but i've been doing it for years on Canon & KM.
But obviously you need to make sure they are bone dry before fittting.
I would leave a spare one for your customer to fit as they only unclip easy for any customer to fit!

**Synaux** · 04-03-2014

Originally Posted by emujo

from the copy screen, go into the tray settings, "recycled" should be a choice.

Hmmm...I dont see it on the c550/650s here.

I guess my eyesight is worse that I thought.

**CompyTech** · 04-03-2014

Originally Posted by Hansoon

In the shop we soak them first with clean water, than use water with a very little detergent to wipe them off with a sponge. Rinse with lots of water under a running tap, blow them dry with air and continue to dry near a heater. I carry always a "pre-treated" used roller for every model in my car.

Hans

Interesting. I rarely clean them, but I have cleaned them on site with just a damp cloth or just a dry wipe.I replace when worn or maintenance cycle due, but I will consider this for future reference.

Thanks.