Fuser question for Doc 250

[Oktobernv]

I was told that it is a good idea to maintain a DIFFERENT fuser model
for each SIZE of paper that you run on your Doc 250 machine.

For example, 1 fuser that you install when you run 12x18. A different fuser
that you install when you run 8.5 x 11 and a third fuser when you run 11 x17

This will help to eliminate or minimize lines and streaks in the prints.

I have 3 fusers, so I could easily make this standard practice.

Does this make sense or is this just extra work for no benefit?


Thanks in advance

Rob in Vegas.

[Milo Wilson]

That is perfect sense. I know for a fact that the IGEN3 operators do the same thing.

[Caffeine]

I've never really noticed any fuser issues with my two WC7675's (same engine as the DC250) but then again, I print almost exclusively on 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17...

Following the logic of multiple fusers, though, I wouldn't think you would use a different one for these two sizes, since the width of the paper is 11" in both those cases.

But, if this does make a difference, I can see 12x18 and 8.5x14 being appropriate.

Still, that said, I have 1.1m on one of my 7675's and 850k on the other and I do actually do a fair amount of 12x18 now that I think of it, for book covers, and I've never really noticed any issue, even in heavy coverage areas under inspection.

Believe it or not, I'm only on my 2nd fuser in both of my machines. I've read horror stories about the fusers in this model, but I've been literally blown away by how long they last. The screen constantly telling me to replace them is annoying, but not THAT annoying.

The only "problem" I see with swapping fusers on these machines (and it isn't a deal breaker, just a shame) is that the machine tracks fuser usage and not an on-the-fuser-itself chip. So when you swap the fuser, the machine won't KNOW you have done so. The only time the machine knows you've changed the fuser is when you put a new one in, with a fresh thermal fuse in it. Once that fuse blows, the printer just starts counting and doesn't stop until you put a new one in. So you "usage gauge" will be useless.

I don't pay much attention to my gauges anyway, though, as you can tell from the above. (!) I don't replace the fuser until I see a REASON to. Either defects or poor fusing.