The customer obtained this Toshiba eStudio 350 from the previous owner, it has less than 150,000 copies on it, and it is calling for the maintenance time checkup. The customer wants to know if it is worth having the money put into this copier or should they just go buy a new copier? I know very little about Toshiba copiers, so I am also wondering if it is better for them to keep it or replace it. Any help appreciated, thank you.
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Other than being rather old (almost obsolete) 150K is not high for volume...If they want to use it as a printer/scanner it will need the usb enablers and drivers for Win7 are not available. E352 drivers will work in a pinch for this MFP. The 350 series is pretty relaible and PM kits/drums are fairly cheap. I would give it a 5 (out of 10) because of the age...parts exclusive to the 350/40 will be hard to find soon...lucky for you, most of the consumables and mechanical parts are interchangable between th 350 and 352 series. Not so lucky if you need a PWB. EmujoIf you don't see your question answered in the forum, please don't think it's OK to PM me for a personal reply...I do not give out firmware and/or manuals. -
Good machine,only thing is they are getting older, mfg. around 04,05,and 06.
But I intend to keep all I have in service for at least 3-5 more years, a good box like this one has no problem going 10yrs with low to mid volume, and I don't see a problem with supplies or parts being available, I often still get all the parts/supplies I need for machines over 15yrs old with no issues.Comment
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It should be a good machine. I can get all the parts I need to rebuild the drum, fuser and charges, plus cassette and ADF rollers for around $500.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. ~Thomas EdisonComment
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