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Perhaps it's been discussed but I can't find the thread now. We have quite a few Olivetti badged Konicas C450i. Lately, I have had difficulty getting the Olivetti Equilevent drum reset chips so I can use the Konica drum in the Olivetti unit. Or is the a way to make Olivetti accept the Konica drum without the chip-swapping business?
Many thanks.
Maybe fixing SWITCH 10 x02. This converts any second brand machine into KonicaMinolta, but I have not tried it.Originally Posted by Max
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That may involve some additional work but it's good idea I think it will work.
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One thing I know that happens when you change that switch is network settings get deleted. There might be some others as well, but I know network does for sure.
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Yeah on existing machines that's the minor problem plus some software like drivers, etc may show strange behaviour but nothing too dramatic. Overall I would try it case by case starting with simplest like new install. I'm a bit confused because we use Develop brand occasionally and they have no problems to put in them KM parts.
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.
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
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Does the Konica drum not work in the Olivetti without swapping chips out? They definitely do on the 4,8 and the lower speed i series (DR316)
You do need to slightly modify the front of the drum unit (or swap the front round from the old drum), otherwise they don't slide in all the way - they hit a nipple on the developer, which can also be removed.
Last edited by D Colour; 03-06-2024 at 11:03 PM. Reason: Drum code wrong
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Develop and Konica are no problem, Everything is interchangeable. Olivetti is a pain and only on the i series. I never tried the sw as the other Olivetti chipped drums will not be recognised. Unless I change all the chips, Providing it actually works.
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