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  • JOEBOOROCKSYOU
    Technician

    50+ Posts
    • Jan 2008
    • 85

    #1

    DP-C322

    are these good units , easy to service ...yes or no...!!

    possibly thinking of putting them out in the field...


    joeboo...
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  • Vista Tech
    Trusted Tech

    100+ Posts
    • Apr 2008
    • 116

    #2
    The C series machines are great. The maintenance on them is minimal. I've done a few Major PM's on the C322 and C216 machines. We just put a C305 out in the field that did 28k copies in its first month with no problems at all. I love the Cseries machines. The only problem with them is the earlier model machines had bad positioning on the fuser belt wires and when put back into the machine after doing the Major PM's it would throw an E4-01 at you because of the pinching of the wires. But Panasoinc sent out new MPM kits that relocate the wires so they don't pinch and short out power to the fuser anymore. That was the only con I've ran across with this model machine. Besides that they're fantastic.

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    • JOEBOOROCKSYOU
      Technician

      50+ Posts
      • Jan 2008
      • 85

      #3
      Originally posted by Vista Tech
      The C series machines are great. The maintenance on them is minimal. I've done a few Major PM's on the C322 and C216 machines. We just put a C305 out in the field that did 28k copies in its first month with no problems at all. I love the Cseries machines. The only problem with them is the earlier model machines had bad positioning on the fuser belt wires and when put back into the machine after doing the Major PM's it would throw an E4-01 at you because of the pinching of the wires. But Panasoinc sent out new MPM kits that relocate the wires so they don't pinch and short out power to the fuser anymore. That was the only con I've ran across with this model machine. Besides that they're fantastic.
      thanks bro, i'm in phoenix so were az brothers right on...

      lets keep in touch...

      joe..

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      • pana.techn
        PANASONIC SERVICE TECHN
        • Mar 2008
        • 33

        #4
        DP-C322 good box or not !!!

        Very good M/C , just make sure the customer has a spare waste contanier on hand at all times as they tend to fill up fast

        steve

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        • PanaTech
          Technician

          50+ Posts
          • Dec 2008
          • 71

          #5
          They are good. Make sure the firmware is up-to-date, as the older firmware have pre-mature warning for STR replacement.

          The latest one on the market is DP-C265/305/405. Again, make sure they have the latest firmware to have the maximum yield for the drum. The drum can last longer than they should.

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          • The-Peanut
            Trusted Tech
            Site Contributor
            100+ Posts
            • Aug 2006
            • 192

            #6
            what i like mostly about these machines is;

            they r reliable
            servicing is easy
            user friendly
            cheap to maintain
            the user can replace there own, drums,toners & waste containers

            what i don't like;

            waste containers, to small
            Very heavy to lift,

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            • PanaTech
              Technician

              50+ Posts
              • Dec 2008
              • 71

              #7
              Originally posted by The-Peanut
              what i like mostly about these machines is;

              what i don't like;

              waste containers, to small
              Very heavy to lift,
              The first two generation is ok, because the scanner comes in seperate box. the new model DP-C265/305/405's scanner came attached to the printer. That make is about 170 or 180kg. If you have to install it onsite. I would highly recommand you to take the scanner apart first, then put it back after you put the print on a console or stand.

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              • The-Peanut
                Trusted Tech
                Site Contributor
                100+ Posts
                • Aug 2006
                • 192

                #8
                Originally posted by PanaTech
                The first two generation is ok, because the scanner comes in seperate box. the new model DP-C265/305/405's scanner came attached to the printer. That make is about 170 or 180kg. If you have to install it onsite. I would highly recommand you to take the scanner apart first, then put it back after you put the print on a console or stand.
                still to heavy lol

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                • time2fly
                  Trusted Tech

                  100+ Posts
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 134

                  #9
                  I used to work on them, set them up and install. Very easy to setup and install they are a little heavy but that tells me their built well. I've put a least a dozen of these it the field with hardly a problem. Even between PM's they keep going and going and going. Best bang for the buck.

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                  • jpcopy
                    Trusted Tech

                    250+ Posts
                    • Apr 2006
                    • 256

                    #10
                    How about the DPC 321-are they as good? I"m looking for a used machine that I can put out on a cost per copy plan Thanks for any input

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                    • time2fly
                      Trusted Tech

                      100+ Posts
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 134

                      #11
                      They print ok slow on color and very very expensive on parts. These copiers were made by Xerox. CCD's are a common problem with them meaning they work fine but you never know when they're going to go bad, last time I saw the price they were about $1000 to $1300 to replace. Stay away from the early Panasonic color copiers. They put out a good quality image but are just to expensive to work on.

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                      • JVergin
                        Service Tech / IT Rep

                        100+ Posts
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 216

                        #12
                        These machines are great! as well as the 354 line. However, on the newest model of the color series, ,the 405 line, they seem to be having many issues right out of the box or shortly after the customer gets the machine I.E. boards needing to be replaced, Hard drives going bad, sensors not seated properly etc.. Most of which take multiple visits to correctly troubleshoot.

                        Other than that if the machine works great the first month at a customer's office with no problems, there are rarely any service calls on the machine afterwards.

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                        • time2fly
                          Trusted Tech

                          100+ Posts
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 134

                          #13
                          Stay away from the older Panasonic Color copiers they are made buy Xerox. The Quality is good but it is very expensive to maintain.

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