Let's Play a Game (Taskalpha 3551ci)

[M94]

Alright guys it's all back together and appears to be running as I would expect. I also learned that somone who pulled this apart before never replaced 4 screws. It doesn't look like any of them are terribly critical so I don't think I'm going to worry about it too much. The worms got rubbed down with alchohol and greased (aka had a good friday)

I'm off work in about 20m so I think that's it for the week. I do just kind of intend to keep running with this thread though, I have no idea how long it's gonna be until they can ship me off to school so this seems like as good a way as any to spend my time. Thanks to everyone particapating and a bonus thanks to Blackcat and Billy for spending the extra time to make sure I'm on track here. If anyone has any other ideas for good ways to practise and test myself I'm all ears. At this point I think I'm going to run through the suggestions sparky left me and go from there.

[blackcat4866]

I have a suggestion, if you're ready for another task:

Compare the feed units between the 355ici and the 5551ci. Take special note of the (5) conveyance rollers on the bottom of the higher speed model, but not on the lower speed model.

If you've getting paper skewing from the paper trays you can solve this by changing some springs. The center roller has adequate pressure, but the outer (4) rollers have very wimpy springs allowing the paper to skew.

For two trays install (8) longer springs 5.5 to 6.0mm diameter coils, 17mm uncompressed length ([8] 302K929780 spring, [8] 2FM04150 cap).

The roller holder at the front is very easy to remove. The one at the rear is more difficult. This won't help you on the slower speed models. =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

I have a suggestion, if you're ready for another task:

Compare the feed units between the 355ici and the 5551ci. Take special note of the (5) conveyance rollers on the bottom of the higher speed model, but not on the lower speed model.

If you've getting paper skewing from the paper trays you can solve this by changing some springs. The center roller has adequate pressure, but the outer (4) rollers have very wimpy springs allowing the paper to skew.

For two trays install (8) longer springs 5.5 to 6.0mm diameter coils, 17mm uncompressed length ([8] 302K929780 spring, [8] 2FM04150 cap).

The roller holder at the front is very easy to remove. The one at the rear is more difficult. This won't help you on the slower speed models. =^..^=

You talking about the feed unit in the 3,000 sheet paper deck?

[blackcat4866]

Nope. Tray #1 and tray #2 (upper & lower trays in the main body). =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

Nope. Tray #1 and tray #2 (upper & lower trays in the main body). =^..^=

I see. I'm gonna have to check that out.

[blackcat4866]

The same applies equally to the other Alphard family machines. =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

The same applies equally to the other Alphard family machines. =^..^=

You're a wealth of knowledge, my man. I bet that's something you won't find in the service manual.

[blackcat4866]

5505ci Skewing from all trays

*&%&%& 3050ci with skewed image.. HELP

*&%&%& 3050ci with skewed image.. HELP

I was only a small voice of that conversation. Credit goes to 20gaugeO/U. =^..^=

[BillyCarpenter]

5505ci Skewing from all trays

*&%&%& 3050ci with skewed image.. HELP

*&%&%& 3050ci with skewed image.. HELP

I was only a small voice of that conversation. Credit goes to 20gaugeO/U. =^..^=

The diagrams in the threads helped me to understand the rollers that you were referring to. I wasn't sure. Have you ever tried stretching the springs to make it work?

[blackcat4866]

The original springs are only 9mm long. By the time you stretch them to 17mm they are still not strong enough. With 21mm springs, the rollers and shaft pop right out of the holder of their own volition, making it pretty difficult to re-assemble.

I have no shortage of potential replacement springs in my miscellany. =^..^=