mpc300 fuser change

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[ewizzy]

Re: mpc300 fuser change



I have also wondered this... Also, whether the PCU's from the 430dn will also fit... I only have one spc430 in the field, and 3 MPC300's. As soon as I replace the drums or fuser in either models then I will have a play and see if they are all interchangeable. I will, of course, report back my findings here.

[TonerMunkeh]

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The PCU's do fit. I did one earlier to get out of a jam. Just swap the TD sensor and it's harness over.

[ewizzy]

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The PCU's do fit. I did one earlier to get out of a jam. Just swap the TD sensor and it's harness over.

Nice one brother!! Thanks

[Athlontini]

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The PCU's do fit. I did one earlier to get out of a jam. Just swap the TD sensor and it's harness over.

Ah, no wonder this didn't work for me the one time I tried it.

The intermediate transfer unit from the SPC430 can be installed in the MPC300/400 with no modifications. I've tried the fuser and it didn't work though. The fuser front covers are different, so you'd have to swap those first before the SPC430 fuser would physically fit in the machine, but it still won't recognize it.

[slot]

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thanks for al the feed back these little workround can save you loads of time

[slot]

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got a result today got the boys in the workshop to look at the spc430 fuser and a mpc300 fuser the only two things you need to do is change
the side cover one has ribs one is plain. Then remove the large cove over the fuser connector unscrew the connector free the harness and turn it over and you will see a 9 pin connector.On the print unit it has 2 shorting loops but on the mpc300 it has 3 loops swop the connectors and away you go 10/15 minutes tops This could save time and money

[Athlontini]

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That's great to know, I'll definitely be passing that along.

[sandmanmac]

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got a result today got the boys in the workshop to look at the spc430 fuser and a mpc300 fuser the only two things you need to do is change
the side cover one has ribs one is plain. Then remove the large cove over the fuser connector unscrew the connector free the harness and turn it over and you will see a 9 pin connector.On the print unit it has 2 shorting loops but on the mpc300 it has 3 loops swop the connectors and away you go 10/15 minutes tops This could save time and money

This is great info! And I know it's an older thread.
I'm just wondering if this modified fuser has continued to perform over time or caused any other issues. I read another thread that mentioned lamp wattage being different. Any cause for concern there?
I'm looking at acquiring some of these to put under Maintenance agreements, so a little further input would be much appreciated.
Are they overall pretty reliable units? My research so far, seems to indicate that the newer C305's are a step backwards - at least in terms of consumable yields vs. costs