Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

[coolcat467]

Hello,
I was wondering if a D144 4046 fusing sleeve could be swapped out with a D142 4045 fusing sleeve? They look the same. Any help would be appreciated.

D144=MPC4502
D142=MPC3502

[Eric1968]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

Never tried it, but the numbers aren't the same, so I wouldn't take the risk.

[ruben]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

The lamps are different, you can change them but it is hard to remove them. They are held in place with metal plates, you have to remove the sleeve to get to them, in doing so you risk damaging the metal belt.

If the belt gets even a little bit of damage (any dents, marks, creases, etc) it is ruined. If you are ever stuck at a customers with a damaged belt and you only have the other models', you can remove the sleeve and replace the damaged one. This may save you some time to get the correct parts, but the machine may have quality issues and noise.

[Eric1968]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

Here in Holland, Ricoh doesn't accept claims anymore if the Fusing Sleeve is damaged. They say it should be replaced as a unit. It seems the Thermo Pile can detect changes in temperature at the point where the Sleeve is damaged, which results is SC's.

[coolcat467]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

Alright, cool. Thanks for the help fellas.

[Tonerbomb]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

Here in Holland, Ricoh doesn't accept claims anymore if the Fusing Sleeve is damaged. They say it should be replaced as a unit. It seems the Thermo Pile can detect changes in temperature at the point where the Sleeve is damaged, which results is SC's.

It's the same way here in the US also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Polarbear]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

Here in South Africa the complete fuser is cheaper than the "fusing assembly" (thankfully) so we don't have to strip those nasty fusers (at least for now!)

[Zaxxon]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

I've only use D1424046 in MPC3002, 3502, 4502, 5502 didn't know there was any difference, nor does the machines apparently...

Lets see if there will be any sc codes or meltdowns, You will be the first to know.

[Smee]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

Im with Zaxxon - always used D144 4046 in all of the 02 series. Never noticed any difference....only because I carry 1 refurbed 02 fuser in my car - easier than carrying 2.

[slimslob]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

D144 4045 is for NA North America only
D144 4046 is for EU,AA,CHN
D144 4047 is for TWN
Source Trouble Shooting Guide for MP C4502/5502 dated 18 June 2014.

D142 4045 is for NA North America only
D142 4046 is for EU,AA,CHN
D142 4047 is for TWN
Source Trouble Shooting Guide for MP C3002/3502 dated 18 June 2014.

[Mark Bbb]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

So, if i'm getting this conversations wright, the only thing to do on a mpc3002 when the fuser sleeve is damaged, is to replace the whole fusing unit?

[slimslob]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

So, if i'm getting this conversations wright, the only thing to do on a mpc3002 when the fuser sleeve is damaged, is to replace the whole fusing unit?

Please read my previous post. The part numbers listed are for the sleeve unit. They are updated versions that are updated units to reduce chattering noise after paper exits.

[Mark Bbb]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

ok pussycat!

[Tonerbomb]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

ok pussycat!

you may not like slimslob's reply, but your reply lack's respect that is not warranted,,,,,,,,,,,,He is a very good contributor and Generous with his time

[Gift]

Re: Interchanging Fuser Sleeve Assemblies

well he might've just referred to his avatar xD