New to printer repair

[ArthurG]

Hi guys,

I am just starting out as a printer repair tech at my job, and want to now buy repair tools. Is there a special
printer repair kit, or will normal everyday tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc) get the job done. Any help or links
to where I can order a kit or tools would be appreciated.

[cs_steve]

Normal tools are fine ... Phillips #2 & #1, pliers, flatblade screwdrivers, and little "hook" tools are helpful.

[ArthurG]

Thanks for the help Steve!

[Big Al]

I will add my two cents. Love my Panasonic EY503B 2.4 volt screwdriver. Had it for years, use it every day, sometimes all day, at work. No sign of wear in the transmission, wonderful torque clutch so the screw gets tight without breaking, battery lasts many days before needing to be charged. They are marketed by various outfits like Milwaukee. Kind of expensive but this tool will save you huge amounts of time. My second suggestion is WIHA screwdrivers. Have had mine for years and they work hard and seem to hold up really well. A good flashlight is also nice. Get a magnetizer for your screwdriver bits. The #2 bit with a blunt conical point is best. Many have a curved bit that does not work well on either the USA style or the far eastern style of screw.

Al

[ArthurG]

Thanks again for the help.

[BCoggins]

Spring hooks, good plastic gloves, spray bottle with Jetdry to clean plastic parts, a good racket interchangeable screwdriver with a long extension, pickup magnet, small mirror, volt/ohm meter, I like analog, wire cutters, and needlenose pliers, Xcell are the best, can of air, good cloth rags, a special vacumm cleaner that can pickup toner.

[Manuals]

3M probably makes the best toner vacuum on the market. You should also checkout tool sites like Milestek. Yes a set of spring hooks are necessary as well as a small file, a small flashlight, a long curved needle-nosed plier is helpful as well. It's also good to carry some white grease with you as well.


HtH

Paul@justmanuals.com