The main on/off switch would not stay on without holding the button down. I've removed the switch, and started searching online and making phone calls, but can't find anyone that has a replacement part. It's a special switch. My first question is does anyone know where I can purchase a switch from...maybe a copy machine graveyard? My second question is if not, I'm not sure what the middle connections are controlling. Can I just ignore them and find a normal switch and replace it with that? The switch is manufactured by Matsushita part # aj8r5044zzt01.
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Dec 11, 2007
- Thank you!Dec 11, 2007
- After looking over the different model numbers, the switch I have is a 1-pole, double throw (on-on). Both of the other switches are 2-pole, single throw (on-off). Is that going to be a problem?Feb 05, 2008
- Unfortunately I don't know enough about this copy machine, and I'm not a technician, so I haven't looked into finding out what the problem is beyond the switch. I've heard the fuser and something else, but I stopped when I couldn't figure out how to take the cover off without breaking it. The switch I bought works fine but now I'm getting another error. Oh well.Feb 14, 2008
- I'm in the United States, where are you canonman1? I thought maybe you mistyped the number and the first zero was supposed to be a 1, but that doesn't work. The error code I'm getting is an E800. It tells me to turn off the switch and turn it back on again if that helps any.Feb 15, 2008
- I was getting the E800 before I took out and replaced the switch. I have no idea where to look for the DC controller or the scan lamp, or it's fuse. Does anyone have a service manual?Feb 15, 2008
- Thank you checkitright, I'll go check that out now. :)Feb 15, 2008
- Well if my scan lamp wasn't broken....it is now. Oops! :) These copy machines are too sensitive. I'm used to working on a Mass Spec. But, before I broke it, it didn't look bad, didn't get around to checking continuity. When I get some more time, I'll check out the DC controller. Thanks again for all the advice.