Minolta EP1083 COS 20 Error message

[Guest]

Hello.. This is my first post here, and also my first attempt at trying to fix this copier. I was hired on as an IT guy, not a Copier fixer...

Anyway... We have a Minolta EP1083 and we've got the Service light on with a COS 20 code on the screen.


Can anyone help me understand what this means and how to fix it? any and all help is GREATLY appreciated as it will save the boss $90/hr for a service call... thanks in advance!


TBar3

[Taminol]

Hi, I believe the fault cade you are referring to should be CO520 and not COS20 (unless this is a code I don't know - it's been a fair while since I repaired an EP1083)

CO520 malfunction means you have an abnormally high fusing temperature. Could be a dodgy thermistor ?

If you manage to reset it without doing anything to rectify the problem you could have a 'melt down' - they're not fun
I think your boss should cough up the $90 and get a technician in.

Regards

Taminol

[Mark B]

I second that.

[tbar3]

thanks for the quick replies... i told my boss and he didn't seem too thrilled... c'est la vie.. guess the next call's gonna be to the service-man... (hurrah..) if we do go that route, i'll come back and post what he says... although, i'm sure it will be what you 2 have suggested... thanks again..

TBar3