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  • copyman
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    Bizhub "4" series tip

    Just a quick tip on something I ran into a few times in last month. If you get indentations on the pages check for built up of hard toner on the black plastic exit rollers (see attached pic).

    Using genuine K/M toner
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  • qbert69
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    • Mar 2013
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    #2
    Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

    Originally posted by copyman
    Just a quick tip on something I ran into a few times in last month. If you get indentations on the pages check for built up of hard toner on the black plastic exit rollers (see attached pic).

    Using genuine K/M toner
    Have you had to do the solenoid bumper mod for the duplex switchback units on any of the 4 series machines yet???[emoji848]

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    • kenpio
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      #3
      Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

      Have had this happen quite a few times. Get it while it is still warm you can mold the toner and it hardens pretty quick.

      KEN

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      • copyman
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        #4
        Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

        [QUOTE=kenpio;1144468]Have had this happen quite a few times. Get it while it is still warm you can mold the toner and it hardens pretty quick.

        KEN[/QUOTE

        I figured it was common for me to see it a few times that soon. Posted it hoping to stop someone from doing the stupid thing like I did first time. Got a service call about indentations on page, assumed it was the fuser and swapped it out without looking close, still had the indents after. Ha-ha didn't see the black toner on the black rollers until I looked really close.

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        • tsbservice
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          #5
          Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

          This is common on 4e series. I think KM have had these rollers modified, but agree that black toner on black rollers is hard to see. I never do troubleshooting without my flashlight, ha-ha.
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          • occus
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            • Jul 2013
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            #6
            Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

            Yes its very common...
            I ordered the white transparent roller's of the 258 Series and i had never again this problem.

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            • qbert69
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              #7
              Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

              Originally posted by tsbservice
              This is common on 4e series. I think KM have had these rollers modified, but agree that black toner on black rollers is hard to see. I never do troubleshooting without my flashlight, ha-ha.
              Headlight. Work Hands Free![emoji6]

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              • tsbservice
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                #8
                Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                Originally posted by qbert69
                Headlight. Work Hands Free![emoji6]

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                would love to see customer's face when you put this over the top of your head.

                On a side note. One of the very best techs I know and long time friend of mine used to put on blue work apron, even at customers site, some of them seemed to like this... short one was indeed
                A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost, he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
                Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.

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                • qbert69
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                  #9
                  Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                  Originally posted by tsbservice
                  would love to see customer's face when you put this over the top of your head.

                  On a side note. One of the very best techs I know and long time friend of mine used to put on blue work apron, even at customers site, some of them seemed to like this... short one was indeed
                  I'd rather see DIRECTLY & CLEARLY what I'm looking at than not!!! I've fixed many a problem all because the previous tech(s) didn't have the light where they were looking and missed a simple critical detail!!! My favorite headlights are the USB rechargeable ones!!! Two used in rotation! While one is on my head, the other is in my van, charging whilst driving!!! If you haven't tried it, don't knock it!!![emoji41][emoji1303]

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                  • tsbservice
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                    Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                    Originally posted by qbert69
                    I'd rather see DIRECTLY & CLEARLY what I'm looking at than not!!! I've fixed many a problem all because the previous tech(s) didn't have the light where they were looking and missed a simple critical detail!!! My favorite headlights are the USB rechargeable ones!!! Two used in rotation! While one is on my head, the other is in my van, charging whilst driving!!! If you haven't tried it, don't knock it!!![emoji41][emoji1303]

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                    👍 agree.
                    Kinda hijacked useful hint from a fellow dude, sorry copyman.
                    A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost, he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
                    Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.

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                    • copyman
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                      #11
                      Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                      Originally posted by qbert69
                      I'd rather see DIRECTLY & CLEARLY what I'm looking at than not!!! I've fixed many a problem all because the previous tech(s) didn't have the light where they were looking and missed a simple critical detail!!! My favorite headlights are the USB rechargeable ones!!! Two used in rotation! While one is on my head, the other is in my van, charging whilst driving!!! If you haven't tried it, don't knock it!!![emoji41][emoji1303]

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                      Can't see myself wearing headlight in customers office but do use once in awhile in shop.

                      I would say my flashlight (small police style LED $45) is 2nd most used tool in my bag, with my cordless screwdriver being 1st. Used to use small Brinkman flashlight but the tiny bulbs burnt out to fast. With LED never have to replace bulb.

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                      • copiertec
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                        #12
                        Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                        Originally posted by copyman
                        Just a quick tip on something I ran into a few times in last month. If you get indentations on the pages check for built up of hard toner on the black plastic exit rollers (see attached pic).

                        Using genuine K/M toner
                        I had a few clients that kept getting dog-earing as well on the printed pages, it was due to toner build up on these exit rollers as well. At first I thought fuser unit, I removed it to inspect it and seen the exit rollers had toner build up on them, I removed the built up toner, problem resolved.

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                        • copiertec
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                          I see a few posts about lights, back in the day, when I had great eye sight, I would just use a flash light, now that I am pushing 50, I finally had to come to the realization that I now need readers to work on machines, especially for e clips, etc. I broke down and bought this item, I love it! It has made a world of difference when needed.
                          Amazon.com: Lighted Head Magnifying Glasses Visor Headset with Light Headband Magnifier Loupe Hands-Free for Close Work,Sewing,Crafts,Reading,Repair,Jewelry(1.5X to 13.0X): Health & Personal Care

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                          • qbert69
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                            #14
                            Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                            Originally posted by copiertec
                            I see a few posts about lights, back in the day, when I had great eye sight, I would just use a flash light, now that I am pushing 50, I finally had to come to the realization that I now need readers to work on machines, especially for e clips, etc. I broke down and bought this item, I love it! It has made a world of difference when needed.
                            Amazon.com: Lighted Head Magnifying Glasses Visor Headset with Light Headband Magnifier Loupe Hands-Free for Close Work,Sewing,Crafts,Reading,Repair,Jewelry(1.5X to 13.0X): Health & Personal Care
                            Hey! Don't feel embarrassed!!! I see it as a sign of experience and precision!!! Have you ever seen a watchmaker without a magnifying loupe or directed light source? Me Neither!

                            YouTube

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                            • copiertec
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                              Re: Bizhub "4" series tip

                              Originally posted by qbert69
                              Hey! Don't feel embarrassed!!! I see it as a sign of experience and precision!!! Have you ever seen a watchmaker without a magnifying loupe or directed light source? Me Neither!

                              YouTube

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                              Cool video, I have a friend who does this work on jewellery, has his whole garage turned into a ring and necklace making studio, just like this guy. He does it all by hand,he said it's a dying art, his work is being replaced by machines and AI.

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