Canon ADV C256i Cleaning transferbelt

[henk]

Hey,we have many problems with cleaning the transfer belt on C256i. Replacement is the only solution or are there other options?

[Phil B.]

Hey,we have many problems with cleaning the transfer belt on C256i. Replacement is the only solution or are there other options?

*1) total pages on machine?
*2) total pages on the belt?
*3) condition of the belt after you clean it?
*4) have you been cleaning out the belt cleaner area?
*5) what are you cleaning the belt with?
6) original OEM supplies?
7) what life count are on the drums?
8) how dirty is the rest of the machine?
9) how out of date are the PM cycles?

*very critical info
we do need the other info and maybe pics of the issues would help

is this what you do to clean the belt?
YouTube

[tekkie]

Hey,we have many problems with cleaning the transfer belt on C256i. Replacement is the only solution or are there other options?

Its very common on this range plus newer 356 models as well same ITB .Its just poor cleaning and contamination of ITB cleaner blade.There is a write up now of how to strip ITB cleaner to get to the blade so eliminates need to replace whole ITB.
Cant find the PDF at the moment but simply take a self tapper out of each side plus a pin either side that you have to ease out with a small flat blade then a pair of small pliers. To get to one of the screws you need to take white cover off and then a small gear on waste toner coil to get to the screw.
When youve removed pin and screw on both sides rotate blade up about 45 degrees and remove .
Clean blade and reassemble works a treat I did one yesterday

[aficio63]

Where is the write up to get to the blade?

[Gab]

You can replace only tr. belt cleanning blade

[cd.vbei]

This post has been very helpful.

We have a ton of these machines in the field and this was becoming a big issue. I made a google document with instructions and photos of the issue that was presented here. I believe there is an excess of cleaning agent/setting powder on the blades from the factory and this is the major cause of the issue. Most of these
ITBs will fail at around 20-30%.

Here's hoping the updated part number has resolved the issue.

Let me know if there is anything in the document that is a little confusing or doesn't seem to make sense.

Canon imageRUNNER Advance C250iF/350iF/255iF/355iF/256iF/356iF/256iF III/356iF III Series Machines Premature ITB Cleaning Failure Due to Buildup on the ITB Cleaning Blade - Repair Instruction - Google Docs

[copier tech]

Hey,we have many problems with cleaning the transfer belt on C256i. Replacement is the only solution or are there other options?

This is a known issue, see attached bulletin from canon.

You'll need to fit a new ITB, update the firmware then change a couple of service mode settings.

C256i Series ITB cleaning Issue..pdf

[copier tech]

This post has been very helpful.

We have a ton of these machines in the field and this was becoming a big issue. I made a google document with instructions and photos of the issue that was presented here. I believe there is an excess of cleaning agent/setting powder on the blades from the factory and this is the major cause of the issue. Most of these
ITBs will fail at around 20-30%.

Here's hoping the updated part number has resolved the issue.

Let me know if there is anything in the document that is a little confusing or doesn't seem to make sense.

Canon imageRUNNER Advance C250iF/350iF/255iF/355iF/256iF/356iF/256iF III/356iF III Series Machines Premature ITB Cleaning Failure Due to Buildup on the ITB Cleaning Blade - Repair Instruction - Google Docs

Thanks for the guide, nice work. I wonder if the blade is available to order, it looks like a generic one canon use on some other models ?

[cd.vbei]

Thanks for the guide, nice work. I wonder if the blade is available to order, it looks like a generic one canon use on some other models ?

I believe you can only order the whole ITB unit at this time. The ITB is not meant to be repaired only replaced. That being said the repair isn’t overly time consuming so it would be nice if they made the blade available soon.

[onlyinnewfoundland]

I believe you can only order the whole ITB unit at this time. The ITB is not meant to be repaired only replaced. That being said the repair isn’t overly time consuming so it would be nice if they made the blade available soon.

Any idea if 357 series is affected? They use the same ITB.