C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

[copier tech]

On the old 02 series the same fuser sleeve would fit on all the series, however the 03 series apparently has a different sleeve for the 3003 v 5503 etc, just wondered has anyone tried to fit say the 3003 to a 5503?
Make my life easier to only carry one sleeve for all 03.

[Richariri]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

Alright matey,

simply put, the fusing sleeves are different for the two speeds of machine. but the pressure roller, thermistors, blade etc are still the same.

something to do with more lamps in the higher speed machines (i think)

[anothertech]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

Be sure to check the fuser drive gears whenever you have the fuser out on these 03's, I 've seen a lot of wear on the gears to the point that the fuser stops turning after only 400k,

[copier tech]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

I guess the connections are differant then so wont phisyically fit!?

Just been to a 3003 today, lines on prints, looks like black & a few colour lines. Machine has done 280k colour & 88k mono. PM counters show all colour drums & dev's are due.

i've ordered a set of drums, didn't know they are so damn expensive!?

[Klydon]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

The sleeves are different to accommodate the speeds. The 5503 sleeve is going to be a higher wattage sleeve and I think (can't remember training) it has 3 lamps in it. The 3003 sleeve only has 2.

[whitecat]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

The sleeves are different to accommodate the speeds. The 5503 sleeve is going to be a higher wattage sleeve and I think (can't remember training) it has 3 lamps in it. The 3003 sleeve only has 2.

5503 has 2 lamps 3003 has 3 lamps , the sleeve itself is longer with about 2cm for 5503.

[qbert69]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

If the machine has a stripper plate on the sleeve, you might want to order one of those!...I have seen them build up toner on the back side, and if not caught soon enough, the caked/baked on toner will eventually "gouge" the sleeve!...DOH!...then you have image defects!...It's unfortunate that Ricoh can't include the stripper plate in with the fuser kits, since it does get wear!

It seems as if the stripper plate should be replaced with about every other fuser rebuild to keep things flowing smoothly!

[Oze]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

If the machine has a stripper plate on the sleeve, you might want to order one of those!...I have seen them build up toner on the back side, and if not caught soon enough, the caked/baked on toner will eventually "gouge" the sleeve!...DOH!...then you have image defects!...It's unfortunate that Ricoh can't include the stripper plate in with the fuser kits, since it does get wear!

It seems as if the stripper plate should be replaced with about every other fuser rebuild to keep things flowing smoothly!

As soon as i stripped my first 03 fuser i cursed Ricoh for including the curse of the 02 fusers....bastage stripper plate..!!!!

[anothertech]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

It's unfortunate that Ricoh can't include the stripper plate in with the fuser kits, since it does get wear!

fuser kits? Are there pm kits for these machines?

[moonraker]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

Be sure to check the fuser drive gears whenever you have the fuser out on these 03's, I 've seen a lot of wear on the gears to the point that the fuser stops turning after only 400k,

Went to a 4503 with constant jamming at fuser and the middle idler gear on the PR drive was a pile of dust....just at 300K !!

[Oze]

Re: C3003 v c5503 fuser sleeve

Went to a 4503 with constant jamming at fuser and the middle idler gear on the PR drive was a pile of dust....just at 300K !!

That used to happen on 2500/3000 2800/3300.
Haven't seen that on the 03 yet...great...something ELSE to look forward to