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Looking to purchase some older machines Biz Hub C458. Any thoughts on these models? I have been away from the Konica Minolta for a while not really my choice even though that is where I started many years ago. Do you still have to replace ALL the drums and DV at the same time or will this machine allow for one replacement at a time? Also can you swap out components from other machines for diagnostic purposes or are they proprietary?
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Do you still have to replace ALL the drums and DV at the same time no
will this machine allow for one replacement at a time? yes
Also can you swap out components from other machines for diagnostic purposes or are they proprietary?
a few boards can be swapped however some are married to the original machine and are a real duckfart to adapt to the new machine. (if at all)
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Originally Posted by copierlady
Out of all the KM models I would say the 8 series is one of the best & most reliable model.
The later i series seem to have a number of issues & are not so well built.
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I would just add 'Go for them!'
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If you really liked the xx4e series (like most of us), the xx8 series is almost as good. The xx4e series could conceivably get 200% yield on drums and developing units. That will never happen on the xx8 series. If you get 100% yield, that unit is done ... finito. Otherwise very similar. =^..^=
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i like the 8 series, most of the drums go way over life, had a C458 that had gone 3 and a half times it's life (350%), i know of a C308 that has Magenta drum currently at 237% and its Yellow drum at 175% , but it's the only thing i insist on using genuine KM parts, I've tried compatible drums and they are sh*t, i do convert black drums to colour though
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Same here with K drums conversion. I think drums last past life in machines with low coverage but highly used. Any one seeing low monthly counts and 7-8% coverage and drums are ready to be replaced before their duty cycle.
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I still like the 4 series better than the 8 series. I haven't had good luck with the drums lasting in the 8 series. As I've mentioned before PCR rollers suck for copier drums and should be used on desktop printers only. I'm sure this was planned by Kon/Min to sell more drums.
Besides of that possibility, could it be also because of as an attempt to reduce the ozone production in the machine?
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Yes. Evidence is lack of ozone filter in 8 series.
Last edited by tsbservice; 01-28-2023 at 01:46 PM.
A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost, he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
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