[Misc] How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

[jmart77]

I have seen a lot of es355 come back off lease with low meters are these machines good or bad and how do they compare against the es353?

[jonezy999]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

They are ok. There is quite a few mods to make them much better. Check out Toshiba's bulletins.

[JustManuals]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

+2

[fourl6]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

The process unit is great but the fuser is terrible and the exit/duplex were pretty bad but i think the mods fix most of the problems. id still prefer a 282 or mash.

id still say i prefer a 355 over 353, im just sick of the 353 dev units.

Just a small thing, i find the es305 more reliable than the es355 because it doesn't have the standard offset that causes a bit of jamming

Cheers Cam

[fisherman10]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

Hi @fourl and @jonezy999 ,

Any ideas where can I get hold of these bulletins? like is it published publicly or do I need to buy them? Or could you guys post the mods from the bulletins?

Thanks a lot.

[fourl6]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

This is pretty old but it lists most of the mods

eStudio 255/305/355/455 Trouble Shooting Guide2/7/10
Fault Resolution Bulletin

Loud clicking noise coming from tray lifting motor.
Update machine firmware.
931

EA10 Paper jams
Replace screw. Machines produced after Aug 09 already have the new screw installed.
942

Reverse Gate becomes dislodged.
New solenoid lever needs to be installed. Machines produced after Nov 2009 have the new part fitted.
954

Error Codes C130, C140, C150, C160, C180
Replace Pick up arm. New part number 6LH54344000. Machine produced after Jan 2010 have part already fitted.
980

Error Code E570 Replace duplex gate return spring.
New part number 6LH54062000. Machines produced after Jan 2010 have new part fitted.
979 & 954

Incorrect paper cassette height displayed.
Replace Actuator. New part number 6LH54343000. Machines produced after Jan 2010 have the new part fitted.
982

C440 Error codes on ES355/ES455 only.
Refer to Bulletin (a) Earth strap. (b) Thermisters (c) Firmware
989

Paper jams in fuser Replace fuser metal housing.
Machines produced after Feb 2010 have the new part fitted.
981

This is an australian document, the bulletins are only available for dealers with the "Toshiba Partner Area" login.

Cheers

[didi2005]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

The process unit is great but the fuser is terrible and the exit/duplex were pretty bad but i think the mods fix most of the problems. id still prefer a 282 or mash.

id still say i prefer a 355 over 353, im just sick of the 353 dev units.

Just a small thing, i find the es305 more reliable than the es355 because it doesn't have the standard offset that causes a bit of jamming

Cheers Cam

The offset feature really sucks....jamming and noisy...

[tech07]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

Been fixing the E455 E355 series since they came on the market. With 20+ years experience i can tell you the truth and be right. One of the worst models since 1998. Fusers are terrible, replaced many @ $800 dollars ..Duplex and exit assemblies are just as bad. There are so many mods for and twech bullitens for this copier, you could almost buy a new one once you do everything needed..Buy something else. P.S. When they not broken, they make good copies..

[Mr_Fixit]

Re: How does the estudio 355 rate against the estudio 353

Been fixing the E455 E355 series since they came on the market. With 20+ years experience i can tell you the truth and be right. One of the worst models since 1998. Fusers are terrible, replaced many @ $800 dollars ..Duplex and exit assemblies are just as bad. There are so many mods for and twech bullitens for this copier, you could almost buy a new one once you do everything needed..Buy something else. P.S. When they not broken, they make good copies..

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