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  • fixthecopier
    ALIEN OVERLORD

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    • Apr 2008
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    #1

    I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

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    The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking
  • blackcat4866
    Master Of The Obvious

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    • Jul 2007
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    #2
    Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

    I can't count how many copyboard glasses I've changed. I guess copiers just look too much like chairs.

    Oh, and I can't wait for the inevitable explanation! "It just broke!?" =^..^=
    If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
    1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
    2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
    3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
    4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
    5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

    blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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    • fixthecopier
      ALIEN OVERLORD

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      • Apr 2008
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      #3
      Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

      Way back when we used to go through a lot of girls at the front desk, I would break the new ones in by getting one of my soilder buddies to call the shop and report that one of his men tried it and when the glass broke he got his "junk" caught in the cables and he needs a tech fast. Those were some funny phone calls.
      The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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      • kei9tha
        Technician

        50+ Posts
        • Feb 2014
        • 88

        #4
        Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

        had one customer swear it was a very large dictionary. i think its tempered glass so i dont think there is a book heavy enough to break that glass.

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        • KenB
          Geek Extraordinaire

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          • Dec 2007
          • 3945

          #5
          Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

          Back in the 90s, Oce made a "library" copier that fit large books nicely.

          I think that glass was nearly indestructible.
          “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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          • blackcat4866
            Master Of The Obvious

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            • Jul 2007
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            #6
            Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

            The official word from Mita back in the day was a maximum of 6# pressure on the copyboard glass. I personally can apply over 50# pressure with just my pinkie finger, and I'm not that strong. =^..^=
            If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
            1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
            2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
            3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
            4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
            5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

            blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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            • KenB
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              • Dec 2007
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              #7
              Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

              Originally posted by blackcat4866
              The official word from Mita back in the day was a maximum of 6# pressure on the copyboard glass. I personally can apply over 50# pressure with just my pinkie finger, and I'm not that strong. =^..^=
              I think the number from Canon at that time was about the same.
              “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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              • KenB
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                • Dec 2007
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                #8
                Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

                Originally posted by fixthecopier
                Way back when we used to go through a lot of girls at the front desk, I would break the new ones in by getting one of my soilder buddies to call the shop and report that one of his men tried it and when the glass broke he got his "junk" caught in the cables and he needs a tech fast. Those were some funny phone calls.
                Was that right around the time that copiers started getting the "enlargement" feature?
                “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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                • fixthecopier
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                  #9
                  Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

                  There used to be an SNL parody commercial for the assmaster 2000. A piece of copier glass molded like your butt cheeks. I tried to find it but failed.
                  The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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                  • KenB
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                    • Dec 2007
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                    #10
                    Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

                    Originally posted by fixthecopier
                    There used to be an SNL parody commercial for the assmaster 2000. A piece of copier glass molded like your butt cheeks. I tried to find it but failed.
                    I can only imagine what type of hits you got when you Googled "assmaster".
                    “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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                    • allan
                      RTFM!!

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                      • Apr 2010
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                      #11
                      Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

                      I even found the culprits copies in the bin next to the machine. Must have been an office party.
                      Luckily the hinge locks on the machines today keeps the ADF from opening big enough.
                      Whatever

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                      • fixthecopier
                        ALIEN OVERLORD

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                        • Apr 2008
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                        #12
                        Re: I think most seasoned techs have had one of these repairs. I know I have.

                        Originally posted by KenB
                        I can only imagine what type of hits you got when you Googled "assmaster".


                        Yep, got to be careful. Depending on which search engine you use, looking for programming on the British Broadcasting System may surprise you if you don't spell it out.
                        The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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