TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

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  • Proudfox
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2021
    • 6

    #1

    [Misc] TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

    Hi Guys, im having a very disturbing problem with my Taskalfa 250CI, im an IT Technician and would love to hear all the possible suggestions of how to repair this awful problem, i bought this machine from several months and it was working well untill i stated geting this problem, so kindly if you can share me all of the details links pictures video of how to repair it than ill be very thankful =), you see the printing details in the file i shared
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  • blackcat4866
    Master Of The Obvious

    Site Contributor
    10,000+ Posts
    • Jul 2007
    • 22999

    #2
    Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

    It looks like primary transfer cleaning to me. Try printing this image:
    =^..^=
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    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 =^..^=

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    • Proudfox
      Junior Member
      • Nov 2021
      • 6

      #3
      Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

      Originally posted by blackcat4866
      It looks like primary transfer cleaning to me. Try printing this image:
      =^..^=
      Hi Blackcat! thats how it shows after printing, any solutions to fix that?
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      • Proudfox
        Junior Member
        • Nov 2021
        • 6

        #4
        Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

        Originally posted by blackcat4866
        It looks like primary transfer cleaning to me. Try printing this image:
        =^..^=
        sorry uploaded wrong photo, thats how it shows
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        • Ropariva
          Senior Tech

          500+ Posts
          • Mar 2016
          • 656

          #5

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          • blackcat4866
            Master Of The Obvious

            Site Contributor
            10,000+ Posts
            • Jul 2007
            • 22999

            #6
            Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

            From the looks of those test patterns, all the drums are worn out too.

            If you can still get the parts, I'd start with maintenance kit A, and maintenance kit B. That will include everything you need, plus the rest of the maintenance due.

            If you are thinking seriously abut buying $2500 USD in parts, that money would be better spent towards a new (or newer) machine. The Saturn series is obsolete. =^..^=
            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 =^..^=

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            • Proudfox
              Junior Member
              • Nov 2021
              • 6

              #7
              Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

              100% right, i found much adhesion glue on all of the drums and i cleaned it now it working still showing a little bit dirt but like 98% better than before and i guess as your saying i will need to change the tranfer belt, well i guess im not going to do that as your saying cost too much better i buy new printer, thank you for answering

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              • Proudfox
                Junior Member
                • Nov 2021
                • 6

                #8
                Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

                Originally posted by blackcat4866
                From the looks of those test patterns, all the drums are worn out too.

                If you can still get the parts, I'd start with maintenance kit A, and maintenance kit B. That will include everything you need, plus the rest of the maintenance due.

                If you are thinking seriously abut buying $2500 USD in parts, that money would be better spent towards a new (or newer) machine. The Saturn series is obsolete. =^..^=

                i found much adhesion glue on all of the drums and i cleaned it now it working still showing a little bit dirt but like 98% better than before and i beleive it wont less being clean for long time and i guess as your saying i will need to change the tranfer belt, well i guess im not going to do that as your saying cost too much better i buy new printer, thank you for answering

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                • BBM
                  Senior Tech

                  500+ Posts
                  • Dec 2020
                  • 877

                  #9
                  Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

                  For the future if want to buy used equipment if at all possible it would be a good idea to print out a event log to see what jam and trouble codes have occurred .

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                  • ThisPete
                    Too old to care

                    Site Contributor
                    100+ Posts
                    • Jun 2014
                    • 181

                    #10
                    Re: TASkalfa 250CI Dirty printing problem

                    Originally posted by Ropariva
                    As per Blackcat the main issue is the transfer belt
                    It is a laminated belt and over time the surface splits exposing the glues
                    So you have two issues. You need to replace the transfer belt. At around $500 US this is problematic
                    Second issue is you now have glue adhesions on all the drums. These can be cleaned if you take great care, but takes time and is a total PITA.
                    Did I mention the third issue ?
                    This is a very old model, not a great one, and probably only worth scrap metal value.
                    I'd say that was being (very) over generous...

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