[Error Code] Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

[A2600]

Hi guys, sorry to barge in here and have my first post be asking for help, I have been a long time lurker as you guys know these 3100 are a pain in the whazoo.

I have had the machine since 2008, no problems what so ever in 2013 I had the same drum replaced by a tech due to the same 0020-0081 code.

But now in 2016 I'm thinking the sensor might be dirty, checked the copy menu and a P-SENS-P of 253

Would I need a new drum again or can I go in there and clean the sensor?

If so how do I get access to the sensor to clean it?

Thanks Guys

Bryan
Lurker Extraodinare

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

Drum life is 40%

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

My drum has toner dust all over the upper edge, how do I clean the drum?

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

Cleaned the unit but nothing yet

P-SENS-P is now at 137
DENS Y-7.93
DENS M-12.50
DENS C-13.14
DENS K-02.49
Y- 514
M- 513
C- 514

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

Still looking for help, please

[copier tech]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

All you need to do is clean that patch sensor, simply remove the drum, use a flashlight you'll see the sensor above the drum about halfway in, use a damp cloth, not dry.

Then then check the P-SENS again when clean the sensor should read over 500.

You may find it comes back, but simply clean it again, this is normal on this old machine!

Keep an eye on the P-SENS reading try to keep it about 500 the machine will run much better.

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

is there a way to remove the sensor to clean it outside the unit?

[copier tech]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

Theres no need all you need to do is remove the drum, it can easily be reached just a quick wipe is all thats needed.

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

I tried that last week but the P-SENS-P dropped, but I will try again

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

could I use rubbing alcohol to clean the sensor

[jrgf67]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

Saludos. Debes cambiar el sensor de parche referencia FH7-7629-020.

Greetings. You must change the reference sensor patch FH7-7629-020

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

the more I clean the sensor the lower the P-Sens-P

Yesturday 132
Today 131

is there anything else that needs be cleaned aside from the little black window?

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

I have hit rock bottom, my P-Sens-P is 0

[copier tech]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

It will say zero after you have cleaned it. Next time the machine does a gradation or comes out of sleep etc check p-sens again it will be over 500😉

[A2600]

Re: Canon IR 3100N E000020-0081

can I force a gradiation? because as it come out from sleep

I now have 0 again