MP C2551 fuser idling?

**copyaction** · 03-20-2018

Only first copy in morning slight offset sometimes.
Does the 2551 have fuser idling setting, couldn’t find it.
only use genuine toner.

**slimslob** · 03-20-2018

SP 1011 has a number of settings for when starting from a cold state and warm state. I would try changing SP 1011-007 Rotation Time:Cold. Default is 2 seconds.

**Mark Bbb** · 03-20-2018

Is the machine standing in good conditions?
Is the fluctuation of room-temperature significant?
which paper brand are they ussing?
Do they use thick paper without selecting it?

**sandmanmac** · 03-20-2018

Originally Posted by slimslob

SP 1011 has a number of settings for when starting from a cold state and warm state. I would try changing SP 1011-007 Rotation Time:Cold. Default is 2 seconds.

Thanks for this, Tim.
I have a similar issue that I posted about a couple of months ago.

It jams on the first page every morning without fail, and then runs all day without an issue.
I was advised that it was probably the grease on the fuser sleeve that's gotten sticky and needs a little extra time to warm up and get 'soft', and so the sleeve doesn't turn properly on the first page until it heats up a little more, which makes sense. The machine/ fuser is otherwise in perfect working condition. They're a time and materials customer, so they decided to live with it for now. I was looking for a setting for fuser idling myself, but never found it.
This sounds promising. I'll try it the next time I'm in their area.

**copyaction** · 03-20-2018

Originally Posted by Mark Bbb

Is the machine standing in good conditions?
Is the fluctuation of room-temperature significant?
which paper brand are they ussing?
Do they use thick paper without selecting it?

Yes there is no heat on overnight in the office.
tried several types of paper still only does it on first page.
they don’t use thick paper.

I will be trying the setting slimslob suggested

**Elmo** · 03-20-2018

I have had the same fault a few times
i found removing the fuser belt applying a smear of fuser oil to the strip that sits underneath the belt, clean the underside of the belt, clean and lube bushings
rebuild often works

**Mark Bbb** · 03-22-2018

i know it's a odd, but to know if the problem is caused by fluctuating temperatures (=moisture), try this:
After you put on the machine in the morning, open the right cover for about 1 minute.
Close it... Still the same problem?
I know it sounds not serious, but it is!