Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

[jper34]

Hi Folks,
looking for either new or rebuilt fuser assem. for Ricoh MP2550B series copier, I believe part # D019-4001. I see new fusers are quite expensive, so Im also in search of good rebuilt fuser, hopefully with a warranty...Thanks !
Jaime Perona
Indep. Copier Svc. in CT.
860-739-6950
jper34@gmail.com

[copier tech]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

Personally I rebuild mine on site, new fuser sleeve & pressure roller, can do both in an hour

[MitchD]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

I agree, you can save yourself alot of money by rebuilding the unit rather than buying a whole new one. If its time you are trying to save you can always buy 1 new fuser and after you replace it in the field you could always rebuild it in the shop and have it ready to go for the next time you need it. I allow my techs to do this and it greatly reduces time and customer satisfaction.

Just my $.02

[rthonpm]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

It's much cheaper to rebuild these fusers than to outright replace them. The cost of a heat tube, press roller, a couple of thermistors, and some fuser fingers isn't that much. Even a full PM kit for the fuser with a transfer roller and paper feed rollers can be found for right around $100 or less depending on where you look and your pricing.

I do keep a full unit in the shop or in the car for emergencies, but overall I'd rather take the time to rebuild onsite and go on with my day.

[Stormhammer]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

Buying the whole assembly is almost 800 dollars brand new. Replacing the parts (belt, roller, lower pressure) is 170 dollars. Pretty easily done in about 45 minutes.

[tufbnme]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

I know that you know...I have them

[copyaction]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

I've seen them on ebay.
Is yours damaged beyond repair?

[Counsel]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

We always rebuild in the field on these, I have swapped these out with the older B2097281 fuser on a few models only because I had customer who can't close doors correctly and break off the pressure levers or the lower roller will keep getting stuck on the rear side pressure lever from being closed unevenly. In those instances I swap with the older fuser as it didn't have pressure levers there were springs inside the casing to keep pressure on. Both fusers rebuild with the exact same parts.

If the fuser frame is all intact all you need is the parts to rebuild it.

Ae011103 hot roller
Ae020161 pressure roller
A2323559 hot roller bearings x2
Ae030030 pressure bearings x2
AW100053 thermisters x2
Ae042029 cleaning roller
Ae044025 picker pawls x5

Any tech with mild service experience can easily rebuild this fuser, its probably one of the simplest ones in design.

[rthonpm]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

A2323559 hot roller bearings x2

I'm glad to see other techs using these as well. These are actually the bearings for the 35/45 series fusers, but the extra lip on them helps to keep the rollers from slipping out of place if the frame around the heat tube bearings breaks. They save a lot of time and money from replacing an entire lower frame, which is a chore.

The only thing I really haven't found a good replacement for are the screws that set the fuser in place. (Sorry to hijack the thread, but it may be helpful to others are well).

[Counsel]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

I'm glad to see other techs using these as well. These are actually the bearings for the 35/45 series fusers, but the extra lip on them helps to keep the rollers from slipping out of place if the frame around the heat tube bearings breaks. They save a lot of time and money from replacing an entire lower frame, which is a chore.

The only thing I really haven't found a good replacement for are the screws that set the fuser in place. (Sorry to hijack the thread, but it may be helpful to others are well).

We do the hot roller / bearing ring trick to when the rear side frame breaks from yanking the hot roller up to hard, if you can replace the frame or swap with another fuser great but in a pinch it definitely works out. As far as the screws that hold it in you got me, i really try not to break the tabs on the bottom once that plastic is broke i pretty much replace the frame at that point. I could only see using a flat piece of metal with a hole drilled in it to screw that in while the metal acts as a tab against the fuser frame.

[duct tape]

Re: Ricoh MP2550B fuser assem.

When I find a lower frame with broken plastic bearing holders I remake them using high temp epoxy putty , making them much larger than original , it takes only a few minutes, and lasts the life of the machine.