Ricoh MPC4502 fixing films.....

[Vintage tech]

Hi,
have any of you out there sourced a good aftermarket fixing film/sleeve for the MPC4502/5502 copiers. I have fitted some that work OK, but give a "feathering" effect on the solids. They are OK if you only print text but if the user prints colour the solids are not good enough. I guess some would say just fit an original, but in the UK Ricoh charge silly money for a part that almost never makes life, so re filming a unit (as is possible with most other brands) would be a good alternative.

Thanks
Steve

[TonerMunkeh]

They do make life if you replace the stripper plate and the pressure roller at the same time.

[Elmo]

Ricoh D1444033, Sleeve Fusing Unit,

i have seen just the sleeve's for sale on the likes of ebay but haven't used any
Iam sure there are a few bulletins about the 02 fuser's
They may help
iam sure someone may be able to recommend a non original fuser sleeve supplier

[copier tech]

The latest fuser sleeves do last PM life, in fact they now go beyond life.

[tufbnme]

The fixing film assembly(D1444272)is not expensive and less hassle than trying to replace the film. They will go to life and beyond.
Replace the LFR at the same time too.

[Zeldaman]

Hi there!
They changed the sleeveroller-assy 3 or 4 times, since then all our fuser are running good. In the shop we have spare-units, they allways get the sleeve, 2 TH´s & the pressureroller. The ends of the stripperplate (if it´s not worn out) as marked with the red arrow is bent 1,5 - 2 mm down. Then they stay clean (if customer use good paper!!!) and jamming is no problem.
Greetings...