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Subject: I need a specific part.....
Category: Computers
Asked by: askmac-ga
List Price: $200.00
Posted: 17 Jun 2005 09:14 PDT
Expires: 17 Jul 2005 09:14 PDT
Question ID: 534236
I own an EP 450 Z Minolta Copy Machine.  Parts for this machine are no
longer produced, but it is likely that the small part I need to repair
this machine is sitting in some copier service parts room in a bin,
waiting for a request.

The part I need is a rubber belt about 3-4" diameter that turns the
drum.  The unique nature of the belt is that there is a small section
which is not rounded but is flat allowing it to grab a certain part of
the drum without slipping.

This copier is one of the finest machines made, with enlargement and
reduction features, excellent lens quality and changeable trays for a
variety of paper sizes.  It has functioned flawlessly with regular
service for 20 years, but when this belt finally wore out and broke,
the service company was unable to replace it as the parts are no
longer made.

I called a few other companies locally and most said the same thing. 
I suspect that this replacement part exists in some parts bin,
somewhere.

The part number (referred to as an "O" ring) is either 
1021-5306-03 or  1021-5601-01 

The photocopier world has changed so much in the past 10 years
that it has been a challenge to locate this part, so it is worth it to
me to put it out there for the treasure hunters among you.

I offer a reward for locating this part. $200 / the part costs less
than $10.  Find it and I will buy it from you.

Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 24 Jun 2005 12:52 PDT
>>>Find it and I will buy it from you.

Our terms of service prevent researchers from having direct contect
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tutuzdad-ga

Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 27 Jun 2005 14:16 PDT
I called "Precision Roller" out of Phoenix, AZ..  they have a parts
search service. They are looking for it and will call me back. I'll
let you know.

Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 27 Jun 2005 14:51 PDT
I also registered, and posted a question here:

The Copier Network - Forum
http://www.thecopiernetwork.com/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=123&Topic=5853
Watch this thread for answers... I'll be notified of any posts to this
thread by email.
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Subject: Re: I need a specific part.....
From: krsoundtek-ga on 24 Jun 2005 12:27 PDT
 
If you are still looking, 
One possibilty... 

If you have contacts or a free 4th July weekend. 

There is an Estate Auction July 2nd in Coffeyville, KS that has a
Minolta EP450Z copy machine.  That way you would have a lot of spare
parts.

Here is a link:  
http://www.gunslinger.com/auc-4.html

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