I want to learn. Where to start.

[Guest]

Hello forum members.

Came across this amazing website when I was searching for how to repair copy machines. I am a computer technician and I am interested in learning how to service copy machines as I got clients asking if I do copy machine repairs.

I really want to learn, I need a pointer from the experts here on where do I start. Any advice/tips will be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your precious time.

[Hemlock]

If you're a computer tech, you ought to apply for a job at a copier dealership doing network installs (setting up print drivers, scanning, et cetera). While getting paid to do something you're already capable of, you can pick up the hardware repairs. Dealerships love computer guys, as too many toner sniffers refuse to learn new technology.

[PC-Man]

If you're a computer tech, you ought to apply for a job at a copier dealership doing network installs (setting up print drivers, scanning, et cetera). While getting paid to do something you're already capable of, you can pick up the hardware repairs. Dealerships love computer guys, as too many toner sniffers refuse to learn new technology.

Thank you Hemlock for your advice. Much appreciated.

[fixthecopier]

Jump in with both feet. Buy an old copier and do the research to fix it. If you make it clear that you are not an end user and it is your training machine, anybody will answer your questions.

[PC-Man]

Jump in with both feet. Buy an old copier and do the research to fix it. If you make it clear that you are not an end user and it is your training machine, anybody will answer your questions.

Many thanks for your suggestion, may I ask for any recommendation of what copier to get for practice. I agreed hands on experience is the best way forward.

Thanks again

[Jules Winfield]

Unless you're really hurting for work stick to computers. You're way better off. More often than not fixing copiers is a low paying job with very few perks if any. If you're just looking to pad your resume, then look into other specialties in the computer field like network design or website development or something. Peace...

[PC-Man]

Unless you're really hurting for work stick to computers. You're way better off. More often than not fixing copiers is a low paying job with very few perks if any. If you're just looking to pad your resume, then look into other specialties in the computer field like network design or website development or something. Peace...

Thank you for your response, I enjoy fixing computers, copier repair is a skill I would like to have under my belt. Website developement is not something I want to add to my services. Any useful advice will be highly appreciated.

[fixthecopier]

The old Sharp tabletop machines were good copiers and if you have a manual for it, it will explain the theory of operation. Those were analog copiers and everything today is digital.

[PC-Man]

The old Sharp tabletop machines were good copiers and if you have a manual for it, it will explain the theory of operation. Those were analog copiers and everything today is digital.

Thanks, I will look for cheap ones for practice. The tabletop might be a good choice as the digital ones can be expensive. Thanks again for your time.

[JustManuals]

You can always buy some manuals.

[TonerMunkeh]

You could read machine service manuals all day long and they will teach you fuck all. A good start into these machines would be a Ricoh 1018 or a 220/270.

A good possible read would be Core Technology Manual. That explains the very basics of copiers from paper in to paper out. Prior warning: your brain will melt if you attempt to read it all in one go!

Nice sales pitch tho manuals4you.

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[PC-Man]

You could read machine service manuals all day long and they will teach you fuck all. A good start into these machines would be a Ricoh 1018 or a 220/270.

A good possible read would be Core Technology Manual. That explains the very basics of copiers from paper in to paper out. Prior warning: your brain will melt if you attempt to read it all in one go!

Nice sales pitch tho manuals4you.

Thanks for the info. Could you recommend a good paper back book that teaches the basics. I am not particular fun of pdf manuals for learning. I will be investing in one of the Ricoh digital copier with built-in network interface card. Many thanks

[charm5496]

HowStuffWorks "How Photocopiers Work"

there are some decent videos on youtube as well. Knowledge is power and you are starting at the bottom.
Personally I would get hired at company and let them train you and run your business on the side. It will take you a very long time to figure things out on your own. Running 5 calls a day at a copier company is the way to actually learn how to repair and troubleshoot these devices. Brand is not really important unless you have your sights set on something in the future for your own business, but all copiers do the same thing. pick up paper, put an image on it and fuse it on that paper.

[PC-Man]

HowStuffWorks "How Photocopiers Work"

there are some decent videos on youtube as well. Knowledge is power and you are starting at the bottom.
Personally I would get hired at company and let them train you and run your business on the side. It will take you a very long time to figure things out on your own. Running 5 calls a day at a copier company is the way to actually learn how to repair and troubleshoot these devices. Brand is not really important unless you have your sights set on something in the future for your own business, but all copiers do the same thing. pick up paper, put an image on it and fuse it on that paper.

Thanks for the link. I live in London, spending a couple of hours with copier repair company would have been great start. It might be difficult to find a local company that will offer such training without a fee.