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Subject: re: LW fuser problems?
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Date: Mon, 16-Nov-87 15:11:00 EST
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David Anderson recently posted to laser-lovers:

>A recent issue of MacTutor reported that some (heavily used?)
>LaserWriters have been seen to have fuser roller damage caused by
>constant contact with the rubber guides above the roller.  They said
>that there is no known fix for this problem, short of rebuilding the
>engine.  Does anyone know more about the potential for trouble here?

"Rebuilding" is a bit exaggerated. You only need to replace the
fuser roller, which can be done by anybody with some mechanical
aptitude, the Canon laserprinter hardware manual and a new fuser roller.

We've done it several times.

We actually have a Talaris 800 Laser Printer, which uses the same Cannon
Print Engine as an Apple LaserWriter, slightly modified by
Quality Micro Systems for use with their own external graphics controller.
Talaris puts their own Font ROMs in the QMS controller.

We ordered the following items in June 1986 from Talaris:
M115 Maintenance Information Manual     $75
M108 Service Data/Parts Manual          $38

We ordered the following items in June 1987 from Talaris:
Roller, Upper Fixing, RA1-0697-000       $35.10
Claw, Separation, FA2-5938-000 (4ea @1.50) 6.00

Talaris Systems can be reached at
PO Box 261580
San Diego, CA 92126

I hope this helps.

Selden E. Ball, Jr.

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