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need a replacement belt for scanner

lexmark x83 scanner("color copier" and injet printer also in same box).

Belt says pioneer rubber belt 397 MXL

Lexmark says "it is cheaper to replace [their equipment] than to repair it" so they don't stock parts any more.

[what ever happened to the federal law that REQUIRED manufacturers of consumer electronics equipment to maintain a parts supplies for 7 years after last sale of the model??? And to make available service manuals??? If the laws have been repealed, perhaps we need to have them unrepealed. If they are just not enforced, perhaps we need to push for enforcement!]

Google has not given me anything that looks like the 'toothed, narrow belt' that may be 397 mm long (the scanner scans legal sized documents) by

2 mm wide. (I don't have it at hand so am just guessing as to the size).

Anyone know where I can get a new belt? Mine seems to be stretched (the spring tensioner/idler pully has reached end to travel) and to be slipping, making loud popping noise.

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bz wrote in news:Xns98D7680D36D3FWQAHBGMXSZHVspammote@130.39.198.139:

Since you can't buy it from Lexmark, you google around (lexmark replacemnt part) and find that independent parts houses are taking up the slack. For example:

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Jim Land wrote in news:Xns98D77D36DDCCBRrrrFfffTttt4396hotm@216.168.3.44:

I had tried google but got no hits that were useful. Perhaps too specific or not specific enough.

Not sure if sparepartswarehouse can help either, but have submitted an enquiry to them. The part that shows at the above link may or may not be what I need but since it seems to be a laser printer belt, I have some doubts, but we will see what they say.

Thanks for the help.

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I believe these are called cogbelts.

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"Homer J Simpson" wrote in news:LTIAh.75843$Y6.44430 @edtnps89:

Thanks!

That may help.

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If you can't find exact belt you might try browsing

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. They even have belting of different diameters that you can heat the ends and fuse together. RM~

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"Rob Mills" wrote in news:elJAh.10329$JF.4453 @newsfe21.lga:

I remember doing that in the early 70's when I had a consumer electronics repair shop in Texas. Sometimes we had to 'make our own' turntable belts.

I guess I might even take this one off, 'remove the slack' by cutting out a section or two and get some more life out of it by using a bit of super-glue.

Of course, that may not work if it has stretched too much.

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Jim Land wrote in news:Xns98D77D36DDCCBRrrrFfffTttt4396hotm@216.168.3.44:

They replied:

Unfortunately, we are unable to supply you with the part you are requesting. We would be receiving this part from Lexmark if they had it available. If you have any other needs, please don't hesitate to e-mail your parts request or call our toll-free number, 1-877-253-8898, 8 am through 6 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Thank you for your interest in

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Allelectronics.com has some in stock. Crap shoot if the size is close though.

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Well, you need to be concerned about size _and_ pitch.

I'd say futzing with ("re-engineering") the tensioner to snug it up might be a Best Approach. Firstly, tho', check for non-binding movement over the full scan path. Unhook the belt (that should be all that holds the scan assy in place) and see that it slides freely. You did mention a "thunk" and slipping belt in an earlier post.

Jonesy

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"Homer J Simpson" wrote in news:H2MAh.76142$Y6.39161 @edtnps89:

None of the ones they showed when I searched for 'belt' were anywhere near close.

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How about just adding an idler to take the excess slack out of the belt?

Isaac

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Or chop out a piece and add a spring?

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"Homer J Simpson" wrote in news:bhTAh.76517$Y6.1319 @edtnps89:

Not easy to do.

weakens the belt or creates a stiff spot in it.

The current idler is physically limited in its travel, adding a spring there would not help unless I put a longer rod AND cut a hole in the case for the belt and idler to travel through!!!

_ ____ Trying a kind of spring that makes a \ / \ / O

The belt is pinched together toward the top of the picture, and pushed to the side, Downward in the drawing, toward the 'O', which represents one turn of spring stock. The the top ends of the 'V' clip around the belt and the belt passes below the 'O'. The spring tries to bring the tops of the 'V' together.

Eventually the belt will stretch to the point where cogs will override teeth and it will 'jump' a tooth when ever it likes.

The image will show bands of compression or expansion.

Eventually the belt will break.

The belt really does need to be replaced when it has stretched past a certain point.

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Yep, it's a pain. Keep a look out on

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-- maybe someone has a busted one with a good belt.

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On Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:06:48 +0000 (UTC), bz put finger to keyboard and composed:

Parts Breakdown Lexmark X83, X85 Scan / Print / Copy:

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p/n 12G6150, Scanner Belt

Australian List Price Effective 17th April 2006

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Part Number Alternative DESCRIPTION Model Au $ Retail Service Part Number Trackable

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12G6150 BELT SCANNER 4403 $2.13 N

- Franc Zabkar

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Franc Zabkar wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Thank YOU very much!

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Maybe the Aussies make them stock parts?

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On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:59:38 GMT, "Homer J Simpson" put finger to keyboard and composed:

I rang up Parts Overnight. Initially they wanted to charge me $30 for the belt, until I directed them to the price list they had posted on their own web site. They then told me there was a minimum $20 order, and that the part was not in stock. Maybe the part is actually obsolete - I don't think they'll know until such time as someone tries to order it.

- Franc Zabkar

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If you can locate the stocking warehouse, maybe someone local can pick one up and mail it to you. But it looks like Lexmark is another bad operator, no?

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