Fusing Unit Modifications

[Richariri]

Hello All,

Has anyone had any success converting the printers fusing units to fit a colour copier?

E.G. We currently convert the SPC811 (402719) Fusing units by switching over a couple wires, this then enables it to be used in an MP C35/4500

What I'd like to know is whether or not I can do the same or similar procedure for the MP C40/5000 and/or MP C55/6001 using the printers fusing units.

I'd expect that the SPC820/821 fusing unit (403119) will fit a 4000 / 5000
and an SPC830/831 fusing unit (407099) will fit a 55/60/6501 ???

Has anyone had any experience converting fusers for these units?
if so, what procedure do I need to do?

I have had a quick search on here, but can't find anything definitive.

Thanks in advance. :-)

[techsass]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

I've used the SPC820 fuser on the c5000. Same procedure - move the pin over 1 slot to match the copier.

[daveyt]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

hi there, yes we convert the SPC820dn fuser to an MPC5000, by changing over the link pin.

[Richariri]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

Thanks guys, just what I wanted to hear.

If I compare an original fusing unit with the printers can I see the wire that needs switching and just copy the original fusers layout?

If it's 100% exactly the same as converting a SPC811dn then we're onto a winner.


I'm interested to hear on what the copytechnet community prefer to do and what's cheapest... rebuilding a fuser or replacing with converted model?

[Richariri]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

also, is there a difference between me using the SPC820 vs the SPC821

I understand that the 820 is for 40ppm and the 821 is for 50ppm does this still apply when converting them? or should I just get the 821 and use it in both?

feeling confused

[daveyt]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

We use the SPC820 on both the MPC4000 and The MPC5000, as far as cost goes, the whole 820 fuser is NZ$603, and the parts to refurb are NZ$612, so cheaper to just replace it.

[Richariri]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

ok, just a couple more questions and I'm satisfied (maybe)

If the converted SPC820 fits the MP C4000/5000, does that mean it will definitely work in an MPC2800/3300?


Also, is there a better/cheaper option to rebuilding the MPC3000 fuser?

[Bantams]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

No the 2800/3300 and the 2500/3000 Don't the same fusers as any of the Printer models you have to refurb them but it dosnt take as long to do as the mpc4500 or 5000 ranges.

[Richariri]

Re: Fusing Unit Modifications

No the 2800/3300 and the 2500/3000 Don't the same fusers as any of the Printer models you have to refurb them but it dosnt take as long to do as the mpc4500 or 5000 ranges.

Thanks that's spot on.