Ricoh G-P3 Service Manual page 353

6. Detailed Function Descriptions
This starts before the next print job if the machine has no job for 6 hours. If the non-use time process
control is done (N) times after the user turns on the power, it will not be done. N is adjusted with SP
3558.
5. Installation
This starts only when this machine turns on at first installation. The machine does this if SP 5950 1 is
set to "1" (set in the factory).
6. After Toner End Recovery
This starts after recovery from a toner end condition.
7. After Developer Initialization
This starts after a developer initialization is done. Developer initialization occurs automatically after
a new PCU is installed.
8. After Transfer Belt Unit Initialization
This starts after a transfer belt unit initialization is done. Transfer belt unit initialization occurs
automatically after a new transfer belt unit is installed.
9. Forced
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This is done when SP 3820 1 is used.
Process Control Self-Check Procedure
Step 1: VSG Adjustment
This machine uses three ID sensors (direct-reflection type). They are located at the left, center, and right of
the transfer unit. Only the center ID sensor is used for process control. The ID sensor checks the bare transfer
belt's reflectivity and the machine calibrates the ID sensor until its output (known as V
• V = 4.0 ± 0.5 Volts
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This calibration adjusts for the transfer belt's condition and the ID sensor condition, for example, dirt on the
belt or ID sensor.
Step 2: ID Sensor Solid Pattern Generation
The machine mixes the developer and then makes a gradation pattern on the transfer belt for each toner
color. The pattern has one square (the sequence is as follows: one black square, one magenta square,
one cyan square and one yellow square). Each of the squares is 15.03 mm x 12.23 mm, and is a solid-
color square. To make the squares, the machine changes the development bias and charge roller voltage.
The difference between development bias and charge roller voltage is always the same.
Step 3: Sensor Pattern Detection
The ID sensor detects the densities of the one solid-color square for each color. This data goes to memory.
Step 4: Toner Amount Calculation
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) is as follows.
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