LaserLand Releases New Universal PCRConnection for Improved PCR Performance
Sylvan Lake, Mich. — LaserLand's new Universal PCRConnection™ is used to enhance the electrical contact between the power supply and the PCR.
The PCRConnection touches the bottom contact plate under the saddle and is locked in place at the PCRConnection's loop under the saddle's spring on a vertical nub, just like LaserLand's previous PCRConnections. Then the two legs of the Universal PCRConnection make
spring-electrical contact with the side of the metal shaft of the PCR to enhance contact of the PCR.
Years ago, LaserLand found that when it developed its previous PCRConnection that the plastic saddle is conductive on one side which is the source of electricity to the PCR. However, Steve Michlin of LaserLand, a materials and metallurgical engineer, found that the black
conductive plastic saddle loses its conductivity over time. The result is a degradation of the attainable image quality.
As with the previous PCRConnection, the plastic saddle-to-shaft electrical connection is bypassed with a metal-to-metal connection for ensuring that the conductivity is kept at consistent and acceptable levels. Even at low RPM in the smaller cartridges, such as the 5P/6P, PX, 5L
and 1100, the contact integrity degrades.
The 'EM's design d'es not address this issue because the toner cartridge generally performs acceptably through its first cycle. With the Universal PCRConnection, the contact integrity is maintained at constant levels that do not vary with time, usage and other external conditions
affecting the performance of the PCR. The original PCRConnection is protected by patent number 5,367,364. The Universal PCRConnection is patent pending. Free samples are available.
For more information, contact LaserLand at 248-738-5800, fax 248-738-5801, email MrUserfriendly@mediaone.net or visit the company websites at www.mruserfriendly.com or at www.laserlandus.com.
This article originally appeared in the August 2000 issue of Recharger.