The best Konica Minolta machines?

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  • nullskull
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    • Aug 2023
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    #1

    The best Konica Minolta machines?

    Hello, since starting work on the 751 I've realized not all konica minolta machines are created equal haha. Which machines have you guys noticed for standing out in terms of reliability and ease of repair?
  • Copier Addict
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    • Jul 2013
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    #2
    Originally posted by nullskull
    Hello, since starting work on the 751 I've realized not all konica minolta machines are created equal haha. Which machines have you guys noticed for standing out in terms of reliability and ease of repair?
    I really liked the Di520 and Di620 machines.

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    • larweedad
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      • Jan 2010
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      #3
      423 series. The first 42 a minute copier I liked, and the 20.

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      • copyman
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        • Sep 2005
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        #4
        Agree the Biz 423 series was a good model. I would have to say the "4" series has to be at my top of list. I've had many C224e run 250k plus with original drums. ADF, PF Rollers & waste box every few years and thats about it with service calls. "8" series was still good box but drums were changed to not last. Now the "i" series is upon us with mixed reviews........

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        • nullskull
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          #5
          Originally posted by copyman
          Agree the Biz 423 series was a good model. I would have to say the "4" series has to be at my top of list. I've had many C224e run 250k plus with original drums. ADF, PF Rollers & waste box every few years and thats about it with service calls. "8" series was still good box but drums were changed to not last. Now the "i" series is upon us with mixed reviews........
          what is the i series about? just smart features and that stuff?

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          • Duplicator
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            • May 2022
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            #6
            In my limited time working on copiers... I recommend to anyone looking for a "good" machine to buy an 8/8e series machine. Solid machines but new enough still to get support and parts easily.

            Originally posted by nullskull

            what is the i series about? just smart features and that stuff?
            It's the latest generation of Konicas. Example C450i, C361i, ect.
            Last edited by Duplicator; 01-31-2025, 07:33 PM. Reason: correct spelling mistake
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            • tsbservice
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              • May 2007
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              #7
              8 series colour Yes big time, 8e mono not so much.
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              • Hansoon
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                • Sep 2007
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                #8
                BH-363/423 series, especially when we use them with our fuser roller and the modified image unit collars. For color it's the BH-C-xx4e series for sure.

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                • copyman
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                  • Sep 2005
                  • 4511

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Hansoon
                  BH-363/423 series, especially when we use them with our fuser roller and the modified image unit collars. For color it's the BH-C-xx4e series for sure.

                  Hans
                  Yes Hans, At one time I was servicing a lot of the 223 series. I've used your fuser rollers & the collar with bearing for the 223 series dev unit many times. Definitely solved the 2 most common issues, UFR wear from toner buildup on thermistors & and OEM collars splitting causing premature drum wear on edge. The surface of your fuser roller was much more durable than OEM. Germany ingenuity one up on Japan

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