What’s the Difference? (Comparisons among the many models in the growing Xerox DC250 style)
The DC250 style is a growing series of truly excellent Xerox brand, full color multifunction copiers. Each new addition to the series brings new variations, while following closely on many of the strong points of the models which came before. In previous articles we’ve covered the basic Technical Information of the early models and explored the rebuilding procedures for the Drum Cartridges and Fuser Modules. Now it’s time we have a look at the new additions. We’ll focus first on the timeline of release dates for each family within this style. Then we’ll check out differences and similarities in the parts and supplies in particular.
Chronology: Below is a list of the families and approximately which year each group was introduced.
(DC250 family): DocuColor 240/250: (2005) It all started with the lead off models. These were the first family and namesake of the DC250 style.
(DC242 family): DocuColor 242/252/260: (2007) After a couple of years, the next family in the vanguard followed. Aside from changes in software and electronic parts, these were largely identical to the DC240/250; however, the DC260 model was only offered in a 220 volt machine. It was heavy duty, a little faster and naturally came with a higher price tag.
(7655 family): WorkCentre 7655/7665/7675: (2007) The same year that the DC242/252/260 came out, Xerox also released the first group of WorkCentre models for this engine. The WorkCentres are not as robust as far as the logic and color printing accuracy as the DocuColors and they carried a lower price tag (around the $35K range as opposed to around $50K), but they were extremely similar in most other ways including the fact that the supplies were all the same as the DC240/250 (toner cartridges, drum cartridges, fuser, and most parts cross over perfectly).
(7755 family): WorkCentre 7755/7765/7775: (2010) A second wave of WorkCentre models. These followed their predecessors very closely and sold new starting around $34K.
(DCP700 family): Digital Color Press 700: (2011) Digital Color Press 700 / 700i (DCP700, also sometimes referred to as DC700) came next. This was a top of the line production model which was only made available in 220 volts. This machine is faster and built for extremely accurate color production, and sold new starting around $70K. The DCP700 introduced a lot of sneaky differences in parts when compared to its predecessors, although the parts for rebuilding the cartridges and fusers remain the same thankfully.
(550 family): Xerox Color 550 / 560 / 570: (2012) Sells new starting around $40K. The 550 family shares lots of parts with the DCP700 model although the supplies are unique part numbers as is the 110v fuser.
(J75 family): Xerox Color J75 / C75 Press: (2014) Sells new starting around $70K. This newest family is on the high end of the spectrum. They are built for serious production and they boast a high speed (75 ppm). They are only offered in 220 volts and are likely to prove to be close in many ways to the DCP700.
Now let’s look at the part numbers and differences between various supplies in the DC250 style. The yields reported in the service manuals are not consistent from model to model even if the part number of the supply is identical. The estimated yields given are taken from the earlier literature on the DC250 model, which are lower stated yields than the newer models’ literature.
Supplies:
Toner Cartridges: There are several versions of the toner cartridges depending on the model of the machine (the DC250, DC242, 7655, & 7755 families share the same ones with one another, but the 550 family has a unique set as does the DCP700 family. The J75 family shares the same toner cartridges with the DCP700 family). Also, for the newer models (DCP700, 550/560/570, & J75/C75), there are also several markets which require different toner cartridge part numbers. If you install the wrong version, the machine will reject the toner. There is a “Metered Plan” which can be found worldwide on machines which were initially set up to be under Service Contract. Then there is a “U.S. Sold Plan” and a “DMO Sold Plan”. It can get pretty confusing for customers and dealers alike when dealing with off-lease machines which hit the secondary market. The newer models such as the DCP700 and 550/560 have low-melting temperature dry ink, so the toner material itself has changed over time. Best to stick to the exact part numbers you need for the model you’re installing the toner cartridge in.- Color Drum Cartridges: [65K]
013R00603 for DC240/250, DC242/252, WC-7655/7665/7675, WC-7755/7765/7775.
013R00632 for DC260 (Interchangeable with 013R00603). - 013R00656 (formerly 013R00643) for DCP700/700i/770. 013R00672 for J75 / C75.
Good News: The Color Drum cartridges all use the same Drum, Blade, and Charge Roll and the DC250 rebuild instructional will serve for all of the cartridges. Each version has its own unique CRUM chip version, and all of the color cartridges except the 013R00603 include a foam Cleaning Roll which helps keep the charge roll clean. (It is the CRUM alone which determines which model machine a cartridge is set up for). - Black Drum Cartridges: [150K]
013R00602 for DC240/250, DC242/252, WC-7655/7665/7675, WC-7755/7765/7775.
013R00631 for DC260 (Interchangeable with 013R00602).
013R00655 (formerly 013R00642) for DCP700/700i/770.
013R00671 for J75 / C75.
- More Good News: The parts in the Black Drum cartridges also cross over between all of the cartridge versions except for, of course, the CRUM chips.
- Charge Corotrons: [120K]
013R00630 / 013R00633 / 013R00604 / 013R00650 (interchangeable) - Toner Waste Container: [50K average]
008R12990 fits all of the models mentioned here. - Fuser Assemblies: [160K]
008R12988 for DC240/242/250/252, WC-7655/7665/7675, 7755/7765/7775 – 110 volts in U.S.
008R13102 for 550 / 560 / 570 – 110 volts in U.S. - 008R13039 for DC260 – 220 volts in U.S.008R13065 for DCP700 – 220 volts in U.S.008R13146 for J75 / C75 – 220 volts in U.S.
Even more Good News: The Fuser Heat Roll, Pressure Sleeve and Fuser Reset Fuse all work throughout the first 4 versions of the fuser, and it appears that the J75 version will also follow suit. There is one notable difference on the J75 version, though. They’ve added some sort of little adjustment knob on the rear which is absent in all of the earlier models of the fusers. We’ve not yet figured out what its purpose is, but it makes it clear that you cannot swap the complete fusers between the J75 and any other model.
Other Parts: We don’t know enough about the newest models yet (J75/C75), so let’s leave those two out of the conversation for the time being. First let’s check out a few parts which are the same throughout all of the families. The IBT Transfer Belt does not change, nor does the IBT Belt Cleaning Blade (although the Cleaner Assembly does have different part numbers). The Document Feeder parts and Paper Feed components have remained consistent.Next for some differences. The logic boards are different for each family (not surprisingly). There are two basic groups which share some parts within their group. The earlier models (DC240/242/250/252, WC-7655/7665/7675, & WC-7755/7765/7775) are the first group. The change happened with the introduction of the DCP700 and the 550/560/570. The 2nd BTR Assembly is a good example where there are two versions split between the two groups. Also, although the Developer Gear Kits (2 gears on the front end of the unit which are famous for shredding) are the same, the DV Units are sold under different part numbers and they are not believed to be interchangeable.Well that’s about it in a hand-basket. To recap–the most important thing to know is that the Fuser Rebuild parts will work in any of the fusers in this style, and although the Drum Cartridges are not directly interchangeable, the Drum Rebuild Kits are already available for all of these families of machines.
Happy repairs everyone!
