Hello to one and all...
In short can a KM bizhub c5501 be coupled with a RU504 and run an SD506 booklet maker?
(Pro80 Fiery, 3.5M, OEM parts and consumables, regularly serviced and up to date...)
In long: I know this is one of those questions that scratches the grey matter because it was a scenario of 10+ years ago.
We have a KM c5501 sits at the back of the shop because it refuses to die, it's cheap and easy to maintain and great for those odd non image critical jobs.
When sold these were listed akin to the -L models of today they could take a simple all in one finishing unit FS-607 or FS-520 etc. and that's pretty much it.
However, before I jump in and just plug it all together cross my fingers and wait for a loud pop and grey smoke to appear...
Does anyone know even though the c5501 was never listed as being able to take the larger finishers - inc. field service manual - can it in reality take this combination - you know it's like the c6501 and c5501 don't do banner printing, yet they do and indeed our c6501 did - before it's suggested the c6501 has gone to the scrappers eons ago, and I know that would have been the machine for this scenario. I have seen actual pictures of the c5501 coupled with the RU and other finishers, but that doesn't mean that wasn't simply for a photo-shoot...
FYI - the SD506 in question is a spare unit we have that came off a c7000, so yes firmware could be an issue - any thoughts there welcome - the RU-504 came from a c6501
The reason for thinking of this is that we have a large booklet job coming up and so to be able to have a second one running would be ideal, at least as backup, I know I can use the FS607, however the forage trimming on press saves a lot of effort in this job and the SD506 does do a neater job.
Any thoughts, warnings, criticisms, most welcome
Mark
How
In short can a KM bizhub c5501 be coupled with a RU504 and run an SD506 booklet maker?
(Pro80 Fiery, 3.5M, OEM parts and consumables, regularly serviced and up to date...)
In long: I know this is one of those questions that scratches the grey matter because it was a scenario of 10+ years ago.
We have a KM c5501 sits at the back of the shop because it refuses to die, it's cheap and easy to maintain and great for those odd non image critical jobs.
When sold these were listed akin to the -L models of today they could take a simple all in one finishing unit FS-607 or FS-520 etc. and that's pretty much it.
However, before I jump in and just plug it all together cross my fingers and wait for a loud pop and grey smoke to appear...
Does anyone know even though the c5501 was never listed as being able to take the larger finishers - inc. field service manual - can it in reality take this combination - you know it's like the c6501 and c5501 don't do banner printing, yet they do and indeed our c6501 did - before it's suggested the c6501 has gone to the scrappers eons ago, and I know that would have been the machine for this scenario. I have seen actual pictures of the c5501 coupled with the RU and other finishers, but that doesn't mean that wasn't simply for a photo-shoot...
FYI - the SD506 in question is a spare unit we have that came off a c7000, so yes firmware could be an issue - any thoughts there welcome - the RU-504 came from a c6501
The reason for thinking of this is that we have a large booklet job coming up and so to be able to have a second one running would be ideal, at least as backup, I know I can use the FS607, however the forage trimming on press saves a lot of effort in this job and the SD506 does do a neater job.
Any thoughts, warnings, criticisms, most welcome
Mark
How
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