Has anyone tried to use the Fuser Belt from Katun. Does it work on the Higher speed machines as you can get these elsewhere that work on them all. Hoping to get some feed back Thanks so much !!!
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
I have not used this particular item from Katan. However, Katun is one of the leaders in aftermarket parts and supplies and I've had a lot of success with them over the past 20-years.
My approach to using aftermarket parts & supplies is to always test it out thoroughly in-shop before ever using them in a customer's machine. Make sure if a fuser is rated for 300k that it actually lasts that long or at least close to it. That way you can have piece of mind when you do put it in a customer's machine. I would never use my customer's machine as a test vehicle for an item that I know nothing about.
Katun has been in business for 40-years with $70-million in annual sales. They must be doing something right.
My -2 cents.Last edited by BillyCarpenter; 10-12-2020, 09:01 PM.Adversity temporarily visits a strong man but stays with the weak for a lifetime. -
Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
never liked the parts from katun... early days even their toner sucked.Comment
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
That fuser was not made to rebuild, life would suck if you tried. Bite the bullet and order a new one.Comment
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
OEM's preach using ONLY OEM parts and supplies. It is drilled in the heads of Authorized dealers & technicians. When I was a new tech I was indoctrinated into believing that all aftermarket parts and supplies were garbage. And I believed it.
There's a reason that OEM's preach this philosophy. Why? Because they make more money on parts & supplies than they do selling actual machines. Of course OEM's don't want anyone buying after-market parts and supplies.
It was years later after I went into business myself and actually experimented with aftermarkets parts and supplies that I learned the truth.
Think about it.
Ever talked to a GM or Ford mechanic? Many will tell you that aftermarket parts are crap. That's not true either.
In the aftermarket world, there are good and the bad.
I prefer to do my own research and take the guess work out of it.
Because there are many aftermarket supplies that are crap, it's sullied the reputation of the aftermarket world in general. A tech will decide to try an aftermarket part or supply for the first time and it doesn't work and then they're convinced that it's all crap. I call this CONFIRMATION BIAS.Last edited by BillyCarpenter; 10-12-2020, 10:43 PM.Adversity temporarily visits a strong man but stays with the weak for a lifetime.Comment
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
I have rebuilt both fusers with Katun belts, takes about 1.5 to 2 hrs, I haven't had a problem with any rebuild yet.Comment
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
Appreciate ya !! I have rebuilt a few and had problems with one but I think it was more my fault. Katun has a video of the rebuild and is great !!!
Kyocera Mita Taskalfa 3050 CI-series Fuser Belt Installation Instructions Video - YouTubeComment
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
Less than 50k you are gonna get out of rebuild fuser for these.
Kyocera coulntd get their fuser alignment right from factory, bearing always fail prematurely vs claimed.
The process of rebuilding will change the stress balance on the rollers.
If you are in the bind, as we were, but you are starting a vicious cycle...your boss will find out you can, and soon he will ask if you rebuild others. And then you will find you will have less time for more important clients, and eventually, cut into your personal time.Idling colour developers are not healthy developers.Comment
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Re: TA 3050 3550ci Fuser Belt (UFR) from Katun
When VoyagerE's were the rage, and they were coming out with fuser updates every week, I was saving the cores and swapping around components to rebuild them, at least to get to the PM kit. It took 2 hours and (3) fusers to make (1) usable one ... with a lot of practice. There were (9) items to watch on the VoyagerE fuser:
Exit guide front (warp)
Exit guide rear (warp or cracks by the return spring)
Teflon coated inlet guide (cracks)
Belt separation guide (surface damage)
Heat belt (coating)
Foam roller shafts and bearing wear
Front fuser cover (broken latches)
Worn thermostats
I haven't had the pleasure of rebuilding an Alphard fuser. =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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