Need Help Roland VP300i Fuse Replacement

[mpn]

Anyone here ever replace the small white fuse on the board that the power plug goes in to? It is testing bad and is soldered in. It's a VP300i so it's quite a bit older and it's the very first problem we've had since purchasing the printer new 12 plus years ago. It is a tank and would like to keep her going if possible.

Any leads on a replacement fuse and is it possible to get the board out without taking a ton of stuff apart?

 

[Terry01]

It's a 1.6amp fuse from memory and are readily available. I usually get mine out of China as its quicker than local supply in my country . https://www.sign-in-china.com/products/16156/roland_sp_300_fuse_ccf1nte1_6_22555109.html Your local technicians or even an electrical supply shop should carry them or an equivalent. Usually blow them if cable is shorted out or
failure to de energize machine prior to removing printhead cables.

 

[Jim Hancock]

Please post a pic of the fuse showing it's location so the we can advise you correctly. From your description, it's sounding like you are describing a power supply fuse. What are the symptoms with the printer? Does it power up? Are you missing entire color groups on the test print?

 

[mpn]

I'll get a pic later today. This printer has never been taken apart and is carefully operated in a climate controlled environment. It was running the afternoon prior and boom it just failed. It's on a protected electrical circuit as well. I'm thinking it's just finally wearing out and it's been a solid piece of equipment. I think I can replace it if I can get the board out without taking too much of the machine apart. Thanks for the replys, I appreciate it!