8mm Forum: WorkprinterXP Wanted

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Posted by Joe Padavic (Member # 2412) on April 26, 2019, 03:08 PM:

My WorkprinterXP after 15 years is in need of repair or replacement.
Post if you know anyone that can repair one of these or has a WorkprinterXP for sale.

I believe the end of the shuttle/claw has snapped of and will no longer push the film.

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on April 26, 2019, 07:50 PM:

Hi Joe... If it's just the claw that is broken. It's not a difficult job to replace it. The MovieStuff Workprinter XP is basically just a modified GAF projector. I pulled one of my old junker GAFs off the shelf to see how the claw assy was mounted.

Here is what the Workprinter XP Claw Assy on my machine looks like:

Here is what the Claw Assy looks like in most GAF Anscovision type Projectors. It looks identical except for a small piece in the middle that looks like it was removed.

I removed a couple screws and the plastic knobs. To remove the entire claw assy you have to pry off the clip holding the framer assy together. Once the clip is removed you can left off the claw assy.

You can find various models of these GAFs on EBay and Craigs List all the time. I think most Workprinter XPs were made from models 388D and 2388D...but other model claws might fit also. Just remove your old claw and replace it with one from another GAF projector. If it doesn't work...well you were going to buy another one anyway...right? [Smile]

[ April 27, 2019, 12:39 AM: Message edited by: Janice Glesser ]

Posted by Joe Padavic (Member # 2412) on April 27, 2019, 10:01 AM:

Under the WorkprinterXP label - it's a GAF Anscovision 333 Dual 8. I haven't been able to locate that exact model on EBay, but I'll keep looking. I'll check the models you mentioned and see if they might be compatible.
My claw still has the metal clip that rides on the washer with the oblong hole (sorry don't know all the parts by name).

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on April 27, 2019, 04:11 PM:

Yes Joe...MovieStuff also used the 333 model. However I pretty much think the claw is the same in all the models.

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