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  • schmeckles22
    Technician
    • Jun 2020
    • 34
    #1

    Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

    Hello,

    I run a printing business on eBay and I currently have a C284e which I bought second hand. I started skeptical with the business and now I have left my job and do it full time.
    Buying these second hand printers has been the worst thing I have ever done but I have been stuck with them while cash flow has been low.

    The C284e constantly has dark streaks down the page after around 2-3 months of use and then I will buy a new one from the company to fix the problem (Possibly cheap drum units).

    I am now in a situation where I can fork out on a new machine, the latest and greatest.
    Which models do you recommend for high quality prints of designs / photos, bare in mind the C284e has been superb for me it's just costing me a fortune to maintain from this dealer.

    What has changed on the new models, do they provide a much higher quality print?

    I appreciate your help, I wish I found this forum sooner.
    Tags: business, c284e, models, quality
    • tsbservice
      Field tech

      Site Contributor
      5,000+ Posts
      • May 2007
      • 7635
      #2
      Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

      You must quit byuing cheap DR-512 units/chips. Just buy new OEM drum unit and you will forget about it. Also don't go for newer models if you're color picky.
      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.
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        • schmeckles22
          Technician
          • Jun 2020
          • 34
          #3
          Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

          Originally posted by tsbservice
          You must quit byuing cheap DR-512 units/chips. Just buy new OEM drum unit and you will forget about it. Also don't go for newer models if you're color picky.

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            • emujo2
              Service Manager

              1,000+ Posts
              • Mar 2017
              • 1580
              #4
              Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

              If you are using your C284e as a production printer I have very little sympathy for you, and I can't offer any sugestions on which OFFICE model would suit your needs..Maybe you can add some details like the avg monthy volume you expect to do.

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                • mga
                  Copier Technician

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                  1,000+ Posts
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 1393
                  #5
                  Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                  Regards Mark

                  FOR TRADE AND END USER SERVICE CALLS PLEASE VISIT WEB SITE FOR CONTACT DETAILS. COVERING GREATER LONDON {UK} AND ALL SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

                  RICOH, CANON, KYOCERA, KONICA, SHARP, HP/SAMSUNG BROTHER, LEXMARK.

                  https://copierservices.simdif.com

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                    • schmeckles22
                      Technician
                      • Jun 2020
                      • 34
                      #6
                      Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                      Originally posted by emujo2
                      If you are using your C284e as a production printer I have very little sympathy for you, and I can't offer any sugestions on which OFFICE model would suit your needs..Maybe you can add some details like the avg monthy volume you expect to do.
                      Yes it sounds crazy, But its business stickers - Not really production, but it does the job and many other sellers in my area use the same printer.
                      The quality of prints is suitable for what I need and my customers are happy.
                      The low running costs with toner is the benefits.

                      I print around 4,000 color sheets a month, it has around 40-50% coverage on average.

                      If you know of a low cost per sheet production printer, I am all ears.

                      I sort of just fell into this business with little printer knowledge, if anything I hate them! Working in the IT field for many years.

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                        • schmeckles22
                          Technician
                          • Jun 2020
                          • 34
                          #7
                          Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                          Sorry, New for me, refurbished model from them.

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                            • emujo2
                              Service Manager

                              1,000+ Posts
                              • Mar 2017
                              • 1580
                              #8
                              Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                              I can pretty much guaranty these guys are buying wholesale for just a few bucks each. The wholesaler is not adding 1 part to these before they go out, and the re seller probably fires it up to do a test print, then a light clean..For them they are probably making a killing.

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                                • tsbservice
                                  Field tech

                                  Site Contributor
                                  5,000+ Posts
                                  • May 2007
                                  • 7635
                                  #9
                                  Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                  Change your supplier. Get a real tech to see what you're buying and advice.
                                  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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                                    • mga
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                                      • Dec 2010
                                      • 1393
                                      #10
                                      Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                      Originally posted by schmeckles22
                                      Sorry, New for me, refurbished model from them.
                                      Let use know the model number also the machine will not be refurbished as the cost of the parts out costs the machine
                                      Regards Mark

                                      FOR TRADE AND END USER SERVICE CALLS PLEASE VISIT WEB SITE FOR CONTACT DETAILS. COVERING GREATER LONDON {UK} AND ALL SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

                                      RICOH, CANON, KYOCERA, KONICA, SHARP, HP/SAMSUNG BROTHER, LEXMARK.

                                      https://copierservices.simdif.com

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                                        • schmeckles22
                                          Technician
                                          • Jun 2020
                                          • 34
                                          #11
                                          Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                          Originally posted by emujo2
                                          I can pretty much guaranty these guys are buying wholesale for just a few bucks each. The wholesaler is not adding 1 part to these before they go out, and the re seller probably fires it up to do a test print, then a light clean..For them they are probably making a killing.
                                          Definitely! I know this, but it was just a situation I fell into.
                                          Just require some advise from people who have worked with the machines.

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                                            • schmeckles22
                                              Technician
                                              • Jun 2020
                                              • 34
                                              #12
                                              Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                              Originally posted by mga
                                              Let use know the model number also the machine will not be refurbished as the cost of the parts out costs the machine
                                              Model No is Bizhub C284e, the serial number has been scratched off the plate! :O

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                                                • mga
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                                                  • Dec 2010
                                                  • 1393
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                                  Originally posted by schmeckles22
                                                  Model No is Bizhub C284e, the serial number has been scratched off the plate! :O
                                                  So you got a C284e and you are getting the same machine
                                                  Regards Mark

                                                  FOR TRADE AND END USER SERVICE CALLS PLEASE VISIT WEB SITE FOR CONTACT DETAILS. COVERING GREATER LONDON {UK} AND ALL SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

                                                  RICOH, CANON, KYOCERA, KONICA, SHARP, HP/SAMSUNG BROTHER, LEXMARK.

                                                  https://copierservices.simdif.com

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                                                    • qbert69
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                                                      • Mar 2013
                                                      • 1152
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                                      Sounds like they're ripping you a new asshole on DR-512!!![emoji15]...GBP to USD is $317.50!!! I just checked on Precisionroller.com:

                                                      DR-512(CMY) = $209.95 = 1 Unit, need 3.
                                                      DR-512(K) = $93.95 = 1 Unit, need 1.

                                                      SMDH![emoji57]

                                                      PS - Shipping not factored in.

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                                                        • tsbservice
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                                                          • May 2007
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                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Upgrading C284e - Require some guidance

                                                          Originally posted by schmeckles22
                                                          Model No is Bizhub C284e, the serial number has been scratched off the plate! :O
                                                          Sounds like you're doing some shady business here.
                                                          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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