Cartridge Re-manufacturing Process
The term "cartridge re-manufacturing process" includes, at a minimum, the following:
1.
As used in this standard procurement, the terms “Re-manufactured” is defined as a
cartridge which has been completely disassembled and cleaned, replacing with a new
long-life optical photo-conductive (OPC) drum with a minimum rating 30,000 page
lifespan and with all brand new parts
except using the existing casing.
2.
Assessment to determine if the toner cartridge can be re-manufactured
3.
Complete disassembly of toner cartridge to thoroughly clean and check all internal and
external components against the original manufacturer's specifications. Worn,
damaged, or end of life-cycle components should be replaced.
4.
Replacement of the original OEM drum with a new drum (which may include an
extended life-drum). If the returned toner cartridge is equipped with an extended-life
drum, contractor shall inspect it, clean it, or replace it with a new extended-life drum or
new after market drum.
5.
Replacement of all seals with an OEM-type heat seal, card seal, or pressure sensitive
seal.
6.
Replacement of the primary charge roller (PCR) with a re-coated or new PCR.
7.
Replacement of wiper blade meeting OEM specifications or the latest re-manufactured
toner cartridge industry standards adopted by the STMC or the latest guidelines
adopted by ASTM for re-manufactured toner cartridges.
8.
Replacement of any parts not meeting OEM specifications or the latest
re-manufactured toner cartridge industry standards adopted by the STMC or the latest
guidelines adopted by ASTM for re-manufactured toner cartridges.
9.
Filling of toner cartridge meeting OEM specifications or the latest re-manufactured
toner cartridge industry standards adopted by the STMC or the latest guidelines
adopted by ASTM for re-manufactured toner cartridges.
10.
Chemically cleaning or replacing the corona wire assembly (where applicable).
11.
One fuser wand (where applicable) with high temperature resistant felt wiper and one
cotton swab shall be provided with each toner cartridge.
12.
The hopper shall be filled to capacity with new toner meeting or exceeding OEM
standards. The Contractor shall indicate in this bid the original manufacturer(s) and
part number(s) of toner supplied.
13.
A toner hopper seal/separator meeting or exceeding OEM standards shall be inserted
to prevent spillage of toner during shipping.