I sold a CL1000 with 8,000 prints and a brand new PCU (old one went bad). I did not do any reset though. The customer says it says "Replace PCU" on the display. They have only done a couple of thousand prints though, according to them, I have not had a chance to check it. Is there a counter reset I can do so that it does not stop printing on them? He says the print quality is fine. Thanks! Also, does anyone know how long they last? I thought 20K or so but maybe not. Says they are using 20lb. paper, but you never know.
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The unit won't stop for a replace PCU message. Verify the number of copies to see if the client has really 'only done a few thousand', but you can reset the PM counts via the printers SP modes. -
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PCU counter can be reset in service mode. I don't remember exactly but in CL3000 it is somewhere under "engine"Comment
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I went by and the machine only has 10,448 prints. I was able to reset the counter under the Menu and then the Maintenance section, did not have to enter the service mode for this. So these PCUs are set by the factory to be replaced at 10K? Seems very soon for such an expensive part (more than $400 list). Since I put a new one in at 8K he should have a long time before needing one. Anyone know how long these normally last?Comment
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From the PPG -
OPC Belt Unit - 60K Developments, which translates to 13.2K prints per the spec sheet under the following conditions-
The components usable life is determined by the number of developments. The figure in the table is calculated under the following conditions: (1) A4/LT SEF, (2) 5% image coverage ratio, (3) two pages per job, (4) 50% color ratio (numbers of cycles is also considered in this formula).
When replacing the OPC Belt Unit or Fusing Unit, the user executes the following mode: Mode > Maintenance > Maint. Reset > PCU (or > Fusing Unit). This mode and SP7-905-001 (PM Parts Clear, OPC Belt) have the same function.
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I couldn't see in the sp modes a way to change or disable the pm counter for the pcu. You may want to advise to customer to just reset it if the prints still look acceptable, but they should probably keep an extra one on hand. They tend to tear/scratch on the edges after awhile.
Also, this is a low volume color printer. It's rated for 1K prints per month average, 5K max per month.Last edited by teebee1234; 05-06-2011, 01:51 AM.Comment
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Appreciate the detailed info! I wonder how long the average life span is for these, I have not seen over 20K I think. They are doing low volume tg.Comment
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