Must-have specialty tools and parts for a tech

[BHRLC]

OK so I'm starting up in IT and copier/printer tech work, what are some
highly advisable specialty things to carry around in your toolbox and vehicle?
Basics aside, eg. screwdrivers, punchdown tool, canned air, etc.
I'm mostly servicing Kyocera products but who knows what I'm going to run into.
Probably HP/Dell mostly otherwise on the copier/printer side.
Common model replacement parts insight appreciated (rollers, quick-fix stuff to carry around, etc.)

I looked into one of these to replace canned air, btw:
www.canlessair.com
and the reviews aren't that great, sadly.
Reviews are good on this model but still has a few quirks:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16896367002

Also, advice on the Datavacs? They seem great.
Thanks!

[banginbishop]

wd40 for cleaning feed rollers - not anything else! feed rollers a must - a lot of Kyocera are interchangeable (was last time I worked on them), hot rollers & webs - all other Kyocera stuff is complete unit replacement so unless you have an artic to carry around all the big pm boxes your a bit restricted.

[JustManuals]

Get yourself a good set of spring tools, and a reverse acting tweezer.

HtH

Paul@justmanuals.com

[blackcat4866]

You'll discover as you go. It will depend on what brands of MFP's you will be working on.

For IT work I'd recommend:
Laptop
cables
crimp tool
cable tester
toner (as in: tone tool)
punch down tool

=^..^=

[nmfaxman]

You'll discover as you go. It will depend on what brands of MFP's you will be working on.

For IT work I'd recommend:
Laptop
cables
crimp tool
cable tester
toner (as in: tone tool)
punch down tool

=^..^=

Doesn't hurt to have a few RJ45 connectors in the parts box.

I wire all for a crossover cable to the machine.


I can test the cable from the wall with any laptop.
If I can print with their laptop to the machine, I can charge extra for network troubleshooting.

[neergish]

Smart phone and the Copytechnet app

[Lagonda]

A fishing magnet, a good torch and a pair of magnifying glasses.

[Shadow]

the drive to succeed
the common sense to know when your in over your head
the ability to stand tall in adversity
the stamina to keep going no matter what you face

tools for the job are just that, but the best tool you can have is with in your self
some days will look great, others will be a big load of donkey dung
its the donkey dung days that you need to smell like a rose

[igi]

diplomacy and patience

[Bantams]

Apart from the usual tools I carry

A Small Hammer
A Junior Hacksaw

And a large supply of Plasters and first aid stuff for when the hammer and the saw Job goes wrong