Canon irc3100n where is the counter?

[Penelope Wakeham]

I am going to pick up an irc3100n that I sucessfully bid for on Ebay. I wish I had read some of the posts here before I bid! The description says it has done 36k colour copies. Where can I check this? So that I look as if I know what I am doing - which I don't!
And is it a colour machine or not? I found the descriptions on the Canon site very confusing.
Regards, Penelope

[Guest]

I am going to pick up an irc3100n that I sucessfully bid for on Ebay. I wish I had read some of the posts here before I bid! The description says it has done 36k colour copies. Where can I check this? So that I look as if I know what I am doing - which I don't!
And is it a colour machine or not? I found the descriptions on the Canon site very confusing.
Regards, Penelope

There is a counter check button on the control panel.
Yes this unit is color.

[Penelope Wakeham]

Canon irc3100n where is the counter?

Thanks Skrewtape, Do you think 36K is a low count?
Penelope

[Guest]

Thanks Skrewtape, Do you think 36K is a low count?
Penelope

Its a baby.

[20YRSEXP]

Hi penelope, the 3100 is a color box, but it is "business color". Basically meaning you can do color but you are best keeping it to logos and graphs. It will do graphics like a photo but it should be kept to a minimum. I just wish you had asked us before you bought it. It is a tough job keeping it running well. When you need service make sure it is someone qualified and knows the machine. Also it would be a good idea to understand the user responsibilities such as running the auto gradation program. Good luck with your new machine.

[alex@wocltd.com]

also check that on rotation i.e when turned on there is very little noise (i know a bit hard due to the turret) but at 36k if the machine has been at idle i would suspect the fuser to flat spotted - where abouts are you? where is the machine?
what was the condition of sale?

[Penelope Wakeham]

also check that on rotation i.e when turned on there is very little noise (i know a bit hard due to the turret) but at 36k if the machine has been at idle i would suspect the fuser to flat spotted - where abouts are you? where is the machine?
what was the condition of sale?

Alex, I am in Winchester (Southampton?) the machine is in Ascot - I pick it up tomorrow. Sale was with Ebay and I don't want to lose my rep by backing out. However it was described as 'Full colour'. Your description doesn't sound like 'full' to me.
Penelope

[Penelope Wakeham]

I just wish you had asked us before you bought it. - 20YRSEXP

So do I - so do I. I didn't find this forum in my survey.

[Penelope Wakeham]

Further developments to purchase of IRC3100N

Well! You all have been so helpful

[alex@wocltd.com]

[Penelope Wakeham]

[alex@wocltd.com]

[blackcat4866]

This is the only problem with buying too big, especially Canon. When it needs something it won't be cheap, and at low volumes you won't get those rated yields. Overall, I think you made the right decision. =^..^=

[Penelope Wakeham]

Alex, Caveat ever so emptor! I'm ready to walk away from the whole thing and risk the bad rep on Ebay. Thanks for your help. Regards, Penelope

[Penelope Wakeham]

Blackcat, I haven't made the decision yet. What did you think was the right one to make? 3100 or 3200?

I don't really understand what 'buying too big' and 'rated yields' mean as I know nothing about photocopiers from your side of things.
I thought low volumes would be a good thing? Maybe not. Anyway, as I said above, I am ready to walk away.

I'm miserable now - and I was so excited. Hey ho.
Regards, Penelope