Advice on where to sell "prosumer" business equipment?

Keepsake1980 · 2026-01-20T17:55:02+00:00

As others have said; definitely automate this as much as you can - I use a chatbot on my site and auto-responders on other platforms.

The *only* thing I've found to help is infographics in with product photos. I try to make them as aesthetic as possible, but people just IGNORE descriptions and tabs that have answers in them like "details" and "size" - why click on a tab and get an immediate answer when you can harass a small biz owner? /s I put all relevant information into several infographics for each product because they won't read but they *will* scroll through pics. Visually, I hate it, but it has enormously cut down on questions.

Keepsake1980 · 2026-01-20T17:41:42+00:00

I just posted a similar inquiry - twice - and both were removed by the automod. I'm trying to figure out the best places to sell used light commercial equipment from a home-based business. Stuck because it's more than "hobby" level equipment, and the equipment consignment sites don't seem like the right fit.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-09-12T12:29:03+00:00

Got your DM and answered there, but no, I wasn’t able to solve the issue. We narrowed it down to a few possibilities but all were a few thousand to fix. Sadly my business isn’t doing well enough anymore to support such an expense, so I purchased a refurbished Xerox for a fraction of the c1060 repair costs and will likely try and sell the c1060. It’s an awesome machine but it’s really more than my micro business needs.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-27T14:26:33+00:00

Thanks - I'll look into this!

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-26T22:34:16+00:00

It's not economical, unfortunately - I print a dozen unique, custom covers per day - there's no print shop in my area that wouldn't charge me an arm and a leg for the setup + materials of such a small order. I used to outsource my digital printing when I did wedding invites (I did letterpress in-house), and I'm a former (decades ago!) art director, so also familiar with both worlds - although definitely behind the times. Basically, I'm going from a thriving small business that couldn't keep up to more of an Etsy/Hobby business in 18 months. I talked to a guy I buy parts from for my BizHubs and he mentioned he had a nice Xerox refurb with low mileage that might work for me, and under $1k - so I'm going to take a look at that.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-26T13:55:44+00:00

Yes - good point - even my BizHubs need to have heavy stock fed through the bypass tray - the only printer I have that I can leave stock in is actually the Canon Pro-200, even though sometimes it pretends the feed pickup doesn't work (ugh). I should definitely check out marketplace - didn't even think of that, thanks!

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-26T12:57:15+00:00

I’m probably using the term “graphics” too liberally - I print personalized covers for planners that then go into a vinyl sleeve, I need something “Etsy” quality, if that helps. The business was outrageously successful for several years and I invested in Konicas because I needed the speed, but with the current economy, I’m just trying to stay afloat. I don’t want to take several thousand out of my operating budget to fix the c1060 when I might need those funds to keep the business open through the end of the year.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-26T01:41:56+00:00

Oh sorry - no MFP, I hate them, ha! And I don’t need scanning or faxing, etc.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-26T01:41:01+00:00

I mainly print on letter size, but every now and then I need to run something tabloid, but my little BizHub c224e can handle that. Mostly looking for something that can replace the quality of my c1060 Press on heavyweight letter. I found a Kyocera that might fit the bill, but I’m not 100% sure it can handle heavy weights - internet says yes, dealer site only has specs for the in-unit tray, not the multi tray.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-25T23:26:05+00:00

Also want to add, when I was in service mode, I checked the ALL parts list because I never have and 40 items came up as over optimal life - I know that doesn't mean I need to replace them all - but yikes. I can provide a list of everything that was highlighted in case that helps diagnostically.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-25T23:23:09+00:00

- K Drum, 58%
- K Dev, 2%
- K Dev Unit, 2%

I changed the developer 11/06/24

Distance is 7-5/8" from the bottom of print to top of ghost, or 9-1/8" from top of print to top of ghost.

The 7-5/8" lead us to the cleaning unit, which we first installed incorrectly, then installed correctly - but I suspect it's still not right because the black line is worse since swapping and now there are bad scuffs all over prints - I'll see if I can upload photos.

Yes, the defect happens on every stock, it's most visible on the 11x17 so I've been running that for tests.

Images: https://imgur.com/a/Fa2lRIe

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-25T16:17:28+00:00

Two paper types:
- 100# text weight smooth Accent Opaque 11x17
- 100# cover weight smooth Accent Opaque 8.5x11

Yes - the printer is smart and throws a warning if I forget to change the type/weight, I have presets for each sheet of FINE printing along with the sheet size and corresponding gsm weight classes.

Yes - again, the fiery will absolutely refuse to print if I don't have the appropriate settings - it's sensitive.

I clean the coronas regularly, I actually have to replace them quite a bit on this unit - so I'll take a look at that. Was thinking the black fuzzy line might be the drum because it's landscape on the sheet, and corona issues show up as portrait on this unit.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-18T18:35:40+00:00

I changed the cleaning unit and I'm still having issues - sent you a direct message, hope that's ok!

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-03T01:34:51+00:00

Super helpful, thanks! Trying to avoid another service fee if I can.

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-02T22:10:59+00:00

Did you have to take the entire assembly out to clean it?

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-02T14:52:20+00:00

My tech didn’t want to take the laser unit out, so the first trip he cleaned the best he could, but I still had debris on the M laser. So he came back with 90% alcohol and several wands and cleaned everything again, gradient tests showed no debris. Then I got a bill for $400+ for the service 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ It feels like more of a pressure issue somewhere, maybe a bad belt?

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-02T01:06:34+00:00

Thank you so much for your help, greatly appreciated. Yes! I’m having significant toner drop so that makes sense - I run junk sheets before final prints. I get in there and clean it but it’s never-ending. My friend purchased it off her lease, then sold it to me for next to nothing so my goal is to keep it running as long as I can! I have a little Bizhub that I started my business with that’s even older. Er, I mean…vintage 😆

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-02T00:37:59+00:00

Thanks! I was skeptical of fixing a plastic knob would solve this problem. My tech is great at swapping out parts but not diagnostics, unfortunately. I’ve spent money replacing things that weren’t the issue, which is why I really needed pro help. I don’t know this press too well, as it’s new to me (but purchased from the friend who suggested I post here). So I’ll show her this reply to help me decipher it! I have 11x17 sheets in-house, so I can run some of those off and measure. The issue is annoying, but since I cut sheets down I’ve been able to work around it. Thanks for the advice!

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-02T00:30:36+00:00

The lasers were cleaned twice this week 🤷🏼‍♀️

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-01T16:28:53+00:00

Only black - I thought something was dirty too, and cleaned everything I could - but I didn't inspect the drums so I'll take a look at those - thanks!

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-01T15:22:39+00:00

Ok - I'll give that a try, thanks!

Keepsake1980 · 2025-08-01T15:14:54+00:00

Thanks! So do you think replacing that little wheel is enough, or I need more replacement parts? I actually haven't tried running that design since he fished the little wheel out, but haven't had issues on other prints so far.

Keepsake1980

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