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Ricoh B010 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 B010 SERVICE MANUAL 001195MIU RICOH GROUP COMPANIES...
  • Page 3 ® ® RICOH GROUP COMPANIES...
  • Page 5 B010 SERVICE MANUAL 001195MIU...
  • Page 7 No such use, or the use of any trade name, or web site is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with Ricoh products.     2001 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 Ricoh Corporation. Users of this manual should be either service trained or certified by successfully completing a Ricoh Technical Training Program. Untrained uncertified users utilizing...
  • Page 11 Rev. 02/2003 LEGEND PRODUCT COMPANY CODE GESTETNER LANIER RICOH SAVIN B010 A070 LW410 AF470W 4700WD DOCUMENTATION HISTORY REV. NO. DATE COMMENTS 9/2001 Original Printing 3/2002 Revised Pages...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    B010 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............ 1-1 1.1 PREPARATION..................1-1 1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT ................1-1 1.1.2 MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS..........1-2 1.1.3 MACHINE LEVEL ................1-2 1.1.4 POWER SOURCE................1-3 1.2 COPIER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..........1-4 1.2.1 ACCESSORY CHECK..............1-4 1.2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............1-5 1.3 ROLL TRAY INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..........1-11 1.3.1 ACCESSORY CHECK..............1-11...
  • Page 14 3.8.3 FPDB (FUSING PRESSURE DRIVE BOARD).......3-29 3.8.4 HOT ROLLER STRIPPERS/PRESSURE MOTORS ......3-29 3.8.5 PRESSURE ROLLER THERMISTOR ..........3-30 3.8.6 THERMOFUSE/HOT ROLLER THERMISTOR ......3-30 3.8.7 FUSING CLEANING ROLLER ............3-30 3.8.8 FUSING LAMPS ................3-31 3.8.9 HOT ROLLER AND PRESSURE ROLLER ........3-32 3.8.10 FUSING DRIVE MOTOR..............3-34 B010...
  • Page 15 5.2.2 INITIAL COPIER SETTINGS............5-8 5.3 SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES ............5-10 5.3.1 ENTERING SP MODE..............5-10 5.3.2 HOW TO USE THE SP MODE ............5-11 5.4 TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION ..............5-13 5.5 SOFTWARE, SYSTEM AND COPY SETTING RESET ......5-14 5.5.1 SOFTWARE RESET ..............5-14 B010...
  • Page 16 6.3.4 FOUR-VALUE ERROR DIFFUSION ..........6-21 6.3.5 MTF SETTINGS ................6-21 6.4 AROUND THE DRUM ................6-22 6.4.1 OVERVIEW ..................6-22 6.4.2 DRUM DRIVE .................6-23 6.4.3 CHARGE CORONA UNIT ..............6-23 6.4.4 CORONA WIRE CLEANING ............6-23 6.4.5 CLEANING THE DRUM ..............6-24 6.4.6 COLLECTING USED TONER ............6-25 6.4.7 QUENCHING..................6-26 B010...
  • Page 17 6.10.5 HOT ROLLER CLEANING ............6-53 6.10.6 HOT ROLLER THERMOFUSE.............6-53 6.10.7 FUSING UNIT DRIVE MECHANISM ..........6-53 6.10.8 WRINKLE PREVENTION .............6-54 6.11 PAPER EXIT ..................6-55 6.11.1 OVERVIEW ..................6-55 6.11.2 PAPER EXIT DRIVE..............6-55 6.11.3 PAPER EXIT ACCESS..............6-55 6.11.4 SWITCHING EXITS..............6-56 6.11.5 EXIT JAM DETECTION..............6-56 B010...
  • Page 18 6.12.1 MCU .....................6-57 6.12.2 IPU....................6-59 6.12.3 IOB ....................6-60 6.12.4 VDB ....................6-60 6.12.5 RFDB....................6-60 6.12.6 FPDB ....................6-60 6.12.7 PSU ....................6-61 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 1 COPIER ENGINE ..................7-1 2 2ND ROLL TRAY (OPTION) ................7-4 3 MACHINE CONFIGURATION ..............7-5 4 MACHINE COMPONENTS ................7-6 B010...

  • Page 19: Important Safety Notices

    IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL INJURY 1. Before disassembling or assembling parts of the copier and peripherals, make sure that the copier power cord is unplugged. 2. The wall outlet should be near the copier and easily accessible. 3. Note that some components of the copier and the paper tray unit are supplied with electrical voltage even if the main power switch is turned off.
  • Page 20 1. SAFETY AND ECOLOGICAL NOTES FOR DISPOSAL Do not incinerate toner bottles or used toner. Toner dust may ignite suddenly when exposed to an open flame. 2. Dispose of used toner, developer, and organic photoconductors in accordance with local regulations. (These are non-toxic supplies.) 3.
  • Page 21 Conventions in this Manual This manual uses several symbols. Lengthwise, SEF Symbol What it means (Short Edge Feed) ☛ Refer to section number See Core Tech Manual for details " Screw Connector E-ring Clip ring Sideways, LEF (Long Edge Feed)
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION B010 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE B010 REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT B010 TROUBLESHOOTING B010 SERVICE TABLES B010 DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS B010 SPECIFICATIONS B010...
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION...

  • Page 27: Installation Procedure

    7. Avoid placing the machine in an area filled with corrosive gases. 8. Avoid any area higher than 2,000 m (6,500 ft) above sea level. 9. Place the machine on a strong and level base. 10. Avoid any area where the machine may be subjected to frequent strong vibration. B010...

  • Page 28: Minimum Space Requirements

    400 mm (16") 1.1.3 MACHINE LEVEL 1. Front to back: Within 0.15 mm/1000 mm (0.006”/39.4”) of level 2. Right to left: Within 0.15 mm/1000 mm (0.006”/39.4”) of level Make sure that the machine is level using a carpenter’s level. B010...

  • Page 29: Power Source

    NOTE: 1) Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet. 2) Avoid multi-wiring. A dedicated line is recommended. 4. The recommended wall receptacle follows the NEMA Plug Configuration indicated below. NEMA 5-20 R NEMA 5-20 P Standard 20 Amp Standard 20 Amp 120 Volt Receptacle 120 Volt Plug B010...

  • Page 30: Copier Installation Procedure

    Rear Copy Tray Guide - Small ..........1 Rear Copy Tray............... 3 Rear Copy Tray Holder ............3 Cushion - Rear Copy Tray Holder (B010-22, -27 only) ... 3 Guide Mylar - Small ............... 3 Guide Mylar - Large ..............1 Front Copy Tray ..............

  • Page 31: Installation Procedure

    4 people, one on each corner of the machine, are needed to lift it from the pallet. 2. Remove the upper original tray pack [B] from inside the upper unit. 3. Remove all strips of tape [A], [C] as shown above. B010...
  • Page 32 8. At the front, remove the tapes [G], and then from the rear remove the shipping blocks [H] and tape [I]. 9. Open the exit cover [J] and junction gate unit [K], then pull the red ribbon [L] to remove the protection sheet [M]. B010...
  • Page 33 Make the machine level by turning the bolts [G] on the machine’s four feet. NOTE: The gap [H] must be less than 2 mm for the bolt to clear the 3rd roll feeder (option) when the feeder is opened and closed. B010...
  • Page 34 19. Attach the small guide mylars [J]. The guide mylars should be on the rear copy tray guide. 20. Hook the large guide mylar [K] on the rear center copy tray. 21. Attach the front copy tray [L]. B010...
  • Page 35 2) Peel off the green tape [G] from right to left to expose the clear tape and toner supply holes. 3) Rotate the knob [H] of the cartridge clockwise until it stops. 26. Close the toner hopper cover and upper unit. B010...
  • Page 36 32. To initialize the ID sensor, execute SP3001 002. This takes a few seconds. 33. Set SP2924 (Developer Mixing) to “YES”. 34. Exit the SP mode and make copy samples. B010 1-10...

  • Page 37: Roll Tray Installation Procedure

    15. Edging................1 16. Screw – M4x6 ..............6 17. Decal – Tray 3..............1 18. Paper Holder ..............2 19. Installation Procedure ............1 20. Decal – Operation (B340-27 only)........1 21. Decal – Roll Feeder (B340-27 only)........1 1-11 B010...

  • Page 38: Installation Procedure

    NOTE: Before removing the Line and Neutral bayonet connectors [I] from the PSU, mark them “L” and “N” to prevent reversing their positions when they are re-attached. “L” (Line) is on the right, and “N” (Neutral) is on the left. 5. Remove the toner collection bottle [J] B010 1-12...
  • Page 39 M4x6). 7. Install the positioning pins [C] in the center (threaded) hole on each slide rail. 8. Install the positioning pins [D] (2 screws ea. M4x6). 9. Install two harness clamps [E] (2 tapping bind screws ea. M3x6). 1-13 B010...
  • Page 40 14. Install the 3rd roll feeder [F] on the slide rails, and fit it over the positioning pins [G]. 15. Use the four screws [H] (2 screws ea. M4 x 6) to attach the tray to the side rails [I]. B010 1-14...
  • Page 41 17. Loosen the positioning brackets [B] of the 3rd roll feeder (2 screws each). 18. Remove the plastic bags from the lock levers and push in the 3rd roll feeder slowly. 19. Align the positioning bracket and the drawer connector [C] then secure them (2 screws each, 3 screws). 1-15 B010...
  • Page 42 NOTE: Connect the “N” (Neutral) connector on the left and connect the “L” (Line) connector on the right. CAUTION When you position the power supply unit for re-installation, make sure that the flat ribbon cable is not pinched at the top right. B010 1-16...

  • Page 43: Hdd Installation Procedure

    1. HDD ..................1 2. DC Harness – Power Source ..........1 3. DC Harness ................ 2 4. Harness Clamp ..............2 5. Philips Tapping Screw – M4 x 8.......... 2 6. Philips Tapping Screw – M3 x 8.......... 2 1-17 B010...
  • Page 44 3. Remove 2 cushions from the HDD unit. 4. Install the HDD unit [A] onto the base plate ( x 2). 5. Connect the DC harnesses [B] ( x 1, x 2 ea.). 6. Connect the power source DC harnesses [C] ( x 3). B010 1-18...
  • Page 45 10. Please verify that SP Modes 4960-005 and 4960-006 have been set to “ON” 11. Select User Tools/Counter on the operation panel then press: • System Settings • Key Operator Tools • Optional Hard Disk • Installed, OK 1-19 B010...

  • Page 46: Accessory Check

    4. Enter SP mode as follows: 1) Press ]. 2) Enter   3) Hold down E for more than 3 seconds. 4) On the touch panel, press Copy SP. 5. Enter 5137 (Stamp Function On/Off), and then press Enabled. 6. Reassemble the machine. B010 1-20...

  • Page 47: Original Tray Installation Procedure

    11. Hexagonal Bolt – M8 x 40 ..........12 12. Washer – 8 mm ..............20 13. Tapping Screw – M4 x 8 ..........6 14. Hex Nut – M8 ..............8 15. Caster – φ40..............2 16. Caster – φ40 Stopper ............2 1-21 B010...

  • Page 48: Installation Procedure

    3. Install the caps [E] on the base frame. 4. Install the middle frames [F] (4 bolts, 8 washers, 4 nuts). 5. Install the original tray stays [G] (4 bolts, 8 washers, 4 nuts). 6. Install the caps [H] on the original tray stays. B010 1-22...
  • Page 49 B010I305.WMF B010I304.WMF B010I303.WMF 7. Install the original tray [A] on the original tray stays ( x 6). 8. Attach the size decals (A1, A0, 34", 36", 44", 48"). 9. Attach the original stoppers [B] and original guides [C]. 1-23 B010...

  • Page 50: I/F Board Installation Procedure

    I/F Board Kit ................1 I/F Video Cable ............... 1 I/F Control Cable..............1 Tapping screw - M4 x 8............3 Tapping Screw - M3 x 8 ............1 Harness Clamp ............... 2 Harness Clamp - Small ............1 B010 1-24...

  • Page 51: Installation Procedure

    [G] Using harness clams [J].(1 screw each). NOTE: Make sure the connector is inserted completely. ⇒ 5. Install the wire saddle [H] and connect the DC harness [I] from the main frame to the I/F board. G068I103.WMF 1-25 B010...
  • Page 52 [C, D] (2 screws each). G068I102.WMF 7. Install the following covers. • Left Front Cover • Left Rear Cover • Rear Left Cover 8. Connect the I/F Ctl Cable [E] between I/F board and printer controller. G068I104.WMF B010 1-26...
  • Page 53 Key Counter is removed or the paper supply runs out midway through a job. 0: Yes (default): Job settings and job are cleared 1: Stand-by: Job settings are cleared after the job is completed 2: No: Job settings remain even after job is completed 1-27 B010...

  • Page 55: Preventive Maintenance

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 57: Pm Table

    T&S Corona Casing / Guide Damp cloth, then dry cloth. Quenching Lamp Dry cloth ID Sensor Blower brush. LPH (LED Print Heads) Dry cloth. No chemical cleaners. After wiping, touch to discharge static. : See 2.2 Lubrication points. B010...
  • Page 58 Fusing Pressure Screw Shaft* Barrieta JFE 55/2 Fusing Drive Gears Silicone Grease G501 Exit Turn Guide Damp cloth, then dry cloth. Paper Exit Sensor Blower brush Exit Rollers Alcohol, dry cloth Others Ozone Filter Replace. : See 2.2 Lubrication points. B010...

  • Page 59: Lubrication Points

    [B]: Fusing Drive Gears (Silicone Grease G501) [C]: Fusing Pressure Screw Shaft (Barrieta JFE 55/2) 2.2.2 DEVELOPMENT SECTION [A, B] Development Unit Gears (Silicone Grease G501) NOTE: Development Roller Gear [A] should be checked every 200 km and replaced if necessary. B010P303.WMF B010...

  • Page 61: Replacement And Adjustment

    REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 63: Opening And Closing The Machine

    [B]: Upper unit releases CAUTION: To avoid bending the catch and release mechanisms, always release and raise the right and left sides together. [C]: Hopper cover [D]: Roll tray release [E]: Paper exit cover [F]: Paper exit guide plate B010...

  • Page 64: External Covers

    To avoid scratching the paint on the covers, always re-attach the front cover first and then the back cover. 3.2.2 REAR VIEW [A]: Rear right cover ( x 5) [B]: Rear left cover ( x 5) B010R906.WMF B010...

  • Page 65: Scanner

    3.3.1 OPERATION PANEL [A]: Original roll take-up ( x 2, bracket x 2) B010R006.WMF [A]: Left original guide plate ( x 1) [B]: Right original guide plate ( x 1) [C]: Operation panel front plate ( x 4) B010R911.WMF B010...
  • Page 66 [A]: Lower sensor cover ( x 4) [B]: Operation panel ( x 4, x 2) [C]: Upper scanner cover ( x 6) B010R007.WMF [A]: Scanner stop switch ( x 2, x 1) [B]: Operation switch ( x 2, x 1) B010R008.WMF B010...

  • Page 67: Original Size Sensors, Original Set Sensor, Original Registration Sensor

    Original registration sensor  Original set sensor (A4 Lengthwise) ‘ Original size sensor ‘ (A3 Lengthwise) ’ ’ Original size sensor “ ” (A2 Lengthwise) “ Original size sensor (A1 Lengthwise) ” Original size sensor B010R002.WMF (A0 Lengthwise) US paper sizes. B010...

  • Page 68: White Platen Roller

    SP Adjustment Required After Replacement ⇒ Image Scan Adjustment (see SP4428 002 section 3.10.1) NOTE: When re-installing, set the right end of the white platen roller first. B010...

  • Page 69: Original Upper Transport Unit And Exit Sensor

    [A]: Original exit unit cover ( x 2) [B]: Original exit sensor ( x 1) B010R010.WMF NOTE: When you re-install the upper original transport unit, make sure that the paper turn guide is below the pin of the unit below [A]. B010R567.WMF B010...

  • Page 70: Original Transport Roller

    3.3.6 CIS (CONTACT IMAGE SENSOR) ⇒ Upper original transport unit ( 3.3.4) CIS cover ( x 2) [A]: CIS unit ( x 2, x 3) SP Adjustment Required After Replacement ⇒ Image Scan Adjustment (see SP4428 002 section 3.10.1) B010R012.WMF B010...

  • Page 71: Around The Drum

    ROMs with the numbers printed on the labels of the LPH unit. • Perform an IPU Test Pattern print to confirm that the joints of the LPH are ⇒ aligned correctly and then adjust if necessary. ( 3.10.2) B010...

  • Page 72: Charge Corona Wire, Grid Wire, Wire Cleaner

    • Make sure the grid wires are correctly positioned in the correct slots and not crossed. • If replacing wires, hold them by the B010R105.WMF ends. Oil from hands could cause uneven charge on the drum. • Handle wires carefully. Never bend or stretch them. B010 3-10...

  • Page 73: Quenching Lamps

    [B]: Development unit (! x 6, " x 1) CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fragile wings on either end of the development unit, never attempt to remove or install the development unit in the machine with the upper unit closed. B010R302.WMF 3-11 B010...

  • Page 74: Developer

    B010R919.WMF [A]: Rotate the unit to remove more developer. [B]: Rotate the knob to remove the remaining developer. SP Adjustment Required After Replacement SP2801 Developer Initial Setting SP3001 002 ID Sensor Initial Setting B010R920.WMF B010 3-12...

  • Page 75: By-Pass Feed Sensor, Registration Sensor

    Rev. 3/2002 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3.5.3 BY-PASS FEED SENSOR, REGISTRATION SENSOR ⇒ [A]: Development unit ( 3.5.1) [B]: Registration bracket ( x 2) [C]: Registration guide ( x 2) [D]: By-pass feed sensor [E]: Registration sensor B010R304.WMF 3-13 B010...

  • Page 76: Toner Supply Clutch

    [D] of the hopper. If not inserted correctly, the B010R305.WMF rotating clutch could damage the clutch cable. 3.5.5 DRUM DRIVE MOTOR Left covers. ( 3.2.1) [A]: Drum drive motor ( x 4, x 1) B010R303.WMF B010 3-14...

  • Page 77: Drum Unit, Id Sensor, And Cleaning Blade

    [E]: ID Sensor ( x 1, x 1) B010R202.WMF [F]: Pick-off pawl solenoid ( x 1, x 1) SP Adjustment Required After Drum Replacement Drum Set Mode (see the next SP2923 page) SP3001 002 ID Sensor Setting – Initial Setting 3-15 B010...
  • Page 78 Drum Set Mode. B010R570.WMF 8. After it has finished, set the pressure lever [A] to the right. 9. If you have replaced the OPC drum, enter 3001 002, press , then press Start to initialize the ID sensor. B010 3-16...

  • Page 79: Paper Feed

    [B]: Left spring, hook ( x 1) [C]: Side plate ( x 2) [D]: Right cutter HP switch connector ( x 1) [E]: Cutter motor connector ( x 1, clamps x 2) [F]: Cutter unit ( x 2). (Slide out to the left.) B010R709.WMF 3-17 B010...

  • Page 80: Cutting Sensor And Feed Exit Roller

    ⇒ Right inner cover. (Raise out of position without disconnecting cable.) ( 3.6.3) [D]: Bushings ( x 2) [E]: Guide plate ( x 4) [F]: Feed exit roller NOTE: Re-install the left end first (viewed from the front.) B010R714.WMF B010 3-18...

  • Page 81: Roll Tray

    [B]: Open the harness clamps x 3 [C]: Connectors ( x 2) ⇒ [D]: PSU ( 3.9.1) B010R551.WMF [A]: Left inner cover ( x 3) [B]: Right inner cover ( x 2) [C]: Harness clamp at the corner of the right inner cover. B010R707.WMF 3-19 B010...
  • Page 82 With a technician on either side of the roll tray, lift it off the rail and set it down on a clean flat surface. The roll tray weighs about 32 kg (70.5 lb.) B010R711.WMF B010 3-20...

  • Page 83: Paper Feed Drive Motor

    [A]: Bushings ( x 2) [B]: First feed roller ( x 1) [C]: Paper feed clutch ( x 1, clamps x Adjustment Required After Replacement Adjust the cut length. SP1920-001 ~ Cut Length Adjustment SP1921-001 ~ Cut Length Adjustment B010R716.WMF 3-21 B010...

  • Page 84: Second Feed Roller And Clutch

    Cut Length Adjustment B010R713.WMF 3.6.7 REGISTRATION MOTOR Main machine left covers ( 3.2.1) Top cover plate ( x 1) [A]: Open clamps [B]: Registration motor bracket ( x 3,  x 3) [C]: Registration motor ( x 4) B010R915.WMF B010 3-22...

  • Page 85: Registration Clutch

    [A]: Guide plate ( x 4) [B]: Aluminum guide plate ( x 4) NOTE: Hold the plate level as you pull it out so the plastic flaps do not fall from either end. [C]: Registration roller ( x 2, bushings x 2) B010R905.WMF 3-23 B010...

  • Page 86: Transfer Unit

    • Make sure the wires are correctly B010R703.WMF positioned in the correct slots and not crossed. • If replacing wires, hold them by the ends. Oil from hands could cause uneven charge on the drum. • Handle wires carefully. Never bend or stretch them. B010 3-24...

  • Page 87: Transport Unit

    [B]: Internal duct. Push left and then right to disconnect. [C]: Transport unit ( x 4, x 2) CAUTION B010R704.WMF When disconnecting the connectors from the transport unit, avoid touching or hitting the sharp stripping pawls above the transport unit. 3-25 B010...

  • Page 88: Transport Belts

    [B]: Left transport fan motor ( x 2) [C]: Right transport fan motor ( x 2) B010R705.WMF [A]: Arm bushings ( x 3) [B]: Bracket ( x 1) [C]: Bushings x 2 [D]: Drive gear [E]: Drive shaft [F]: Transport belts B010R706.WMF B010 3-26...

  • Page 89: Fusing Section

    [A]: Fusing lower cover ( x 2) [B]: Connector ( x 1) [C]: Grounding wire ( x 1) [D]: Paper exit cover (hinges x 2) B010R501.WMF [A]: Grounding wire ( x1) [B]: Paper exit guide plate (hinges x 2) B010R503.WMF 3-27 B010...
  • Page 90 Grasp it carefully at both ends when you remove it from the machine, and place it on a flat clean surface. • Re-install the fusing unit carefully to avoid hitting the PCBs as the fusing unit passes over them. B010 3-28...

  • Page 91: Paper Junction Gate Solenoid/Exit Sensor

    [A]: Hot roller stripper bracket ( x 4) [B]: Hot roller strippers Right motor [C]: Pressure spring [D]: Pressure motor/bracket assembly ( x 2) [E]: Pressure motor ( x 2, x 1) Left motor Repeat [C], [D], [E] for the left motor. B010R506.WMF 3-29 B010...

  • Page 92: Pressure Roller Thermistor

    [A]: Thermofuse bracket ( x 1) [B]: Thermofuse ( x 2) [C]: Thermistor ( x1, x1) B010R508.WMF 3.8.7 FUSING CLEANING ROLLER [A]: Cleaning roller assembly ( x 4) [B]: Bushings ( x 2) [C]: Fusing cleaning roller B010R509.WMF B010 3-30...

  • Page 93: Fusing Lamps

    [E]: Fusing lamps NOTE: After the lamps are re- installed, make sure that the B010R511.WMF rubber cushions are rotated so the slits are facing up to prevent the lamps from slipping out. 3-31 B010...

  • Page 94: Hot Roller And Pressure Roller

    [C]: Hot roller bushings [D]: Hot roller B010R512.WMF ⇒ Fusing cleaning roller ( 3.8.7) Hot roller strippers ( 3.8.4) [A]: Fusing entrance guide ( x 1) [B]: Pressure plate ( x 1) [C]: Bushings [D]: Pressure roller B010R513.WMF B010 3-32...
  • Page 95 Changing these SP codes does not change the position of the bracket and sensor immediately after adjustment. The position is adjusted only during copying. If these SP codes are adjusted, the settings must be the same size but of opposite sign (Example: Right Pressure +1 / Left Pressure –1) 3-33 B010...

  • Page 96: Fusing Drive Motor

    [B]: Fusing drive motor unit ( x 3, x 1) [C]: Fusing drive motor ( x 4) NOTE: When re-installing the fusing drive motor, make sure that the drive shaft is correctly engaged with the timing belt [D]. B010R559.WMF B010 3-34...

  • Page 97: Psu (Power Supply Unit)

    RAM (contain no data). If these RAMs are installed as B010R950.WMF they are in the B010, the machine IC109 will not function properly. Therefore after mounting the service part NVRAM onto the MCU board, be sure to perform Memory Clear (SP5801), then re- enter the UP/SP mode data manually.

  • Page 98: Ipu (Image Processing Unit)

    After installing the HDD, execute to clear the bad sector count stored in 4960 007, 008 NVRAM for the old HDD1 (007) or HDD2 (008). 4960 003, 004 After installing the HDD, execute to format HDD1 (003) or HDD2 (004). B010 3-36...

  • Page 99: Adjustments

    5. Enter 4428 002, press  , and then press Start to execute the image scan adjustment. 6. Insert the original. 7. Enter 4428 001, press  and then press Start to confirm that the previous SP executed correctly. 3-37 B010...

  • Page 100: Lph Adjustment

    7. Enter 03 for IPU Test Pattern 3, press , and press Exit. The machine is now in the IPU Test Pattern mode. 8. At the top of the screen press Copy Mode to return to the main operation screen. B010 3-38...
  • Page 101 At LPH1, LPH2 [A] too many LEDs are switched off and the result is a white line. At LPH2, LPH3 [B], too many LEDs are switched on, and the result is a black line. B010R562.WMF 3-39 B010...
  • Page 102 First adjust 2965 003, and make a test print. b) If the timing at joint [A] is incorrect, adjust 2965 003 again. c) When the timing at joint [A] is correct, adjust 2965 004 until the timing at joint [B] is correct. B010 3-40...

  • Page 103: Image Position, Magnification, Margin Adj

    SP4961 002 Standard: 1000 mm ±1 mm ↓ 12 Scanner Mask Setting SP4012 (Scanner Erase Margin) Return to previous setting (before step 3) ↓ 13 Erase Margins SP2101 001~003 (Printing Erase Margins: Leading, Trailing, Left) → Return to previous setting (before step 3) ↓ 3-41 B010...
  • Page 104 SP values must be less than 30. If roller pressure adjustment is not successful, return the SP settings to their previous values. Then do the next procedure to adjust the line speed, and then try again to adjust roller pressure. B010 3-42...
  • Page 105 • If skew could not be adjusted in the previous procedure, set a smaller value for SP1915-001 that is within the above standard. • If horizontal lines are blurred at the trailing edge, set a smaller value for SP1915-001 that is within the above standard. 3-43 B010...
  • Page 106 1) and print 5 ± 0.5 mm an IPU dot pattern with SP2941-1 (IPU Test Pattern – Pattern 11). 2. Measure the side-to-side registration. 5 ± 0.5 mm Standard 3. Adjust SP1002 (Side-to-Side Registration) if necessary. B010R566.WMF B010 3-44...
  • Page 107 NOTE: Make sure that you execute the copy with manual density set at the operation panel. 2. Measure the leading edge registration. Within ± 1.5 mm Standard 3. If the measurement does not meet the standard, adjust the following SP code. SP4010 001 Scanner Sub Scan Registration 3-45 B010...
  • Page 108 Reset the print erase margins to the previous settings (see the SMC list printed earlier). SP2101 001 Printing Erase Margin – Leading Edge SP2101 002 Printing Erase Margin – Trailing Edge SP2101 003 Printing Erase Margin – Left B010 3-46...

  • Page 109: Memory Clear Procedure

    7) SP4906-091: Edge Data Threshold – Smoothing 7. Perform the following SP Modes: 1) SP4428-002: Image Scan Adjustment 2) SP4960-001: HDD1 Media Check -002: HDD2 Media Check -003: HDD1 Formatting -004: HDD2 Formatting 3) SP3001-002: ID Sensor Initialization 3-47 B010...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 113: Service Call Conditions

    SP mode. This does not apply to Level B’ codes. 4) Some of these SC codes contain more than one level (SC303-1, SC303-2, SC303-3, etc.); however, some SCs may display a “-1” even if there is no second or third level (-2, -3). B010...

  • Page 114: Sc Code Descriptions

    Charge corona feedback voltage of less than 1V was detected for more than 200 s. Possible Cause • Charge power pack is defective. • High voltage cable is defective. • Poor connection of the power pack connector. • Dirty charge corona unit caused leakage. B010...
  • Page 115 ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit Definition: D At power on, the stamp function could not execute successfully twice. Possible Cause • SP5137 setting incorrect • Stamp board defective • Poor stamp board connection Temporary Solution Use SP5137 to switch off the stamp function. B010...
  • Page 116 Possible Cause • Hard disk connectors disconnected. • Hard disk defective. • IPU board defective Temporary Solution Use SP4960 015 to switch off HDD access so the customer can continue to use the machine until a replacement HDD becomes available. B010...
  • Page 117 At the IPU, an error was detected during data compression with the GAIMAC ASIC or during data transfer to memory. Possible Cause • Software error, IPU defective. Update the firmware. If this does not solve the problem, replace the IPU board. B010...
  • Page 118 A transfer corona feedback voltage of less than 0.25V was detected for more than 200 ms. Possible Cause • T&S power pack defective. • Transfer corona cable defective. • Poor transfer corona cable connection. • Dirty T&S corona unit caused leak B010...
  • Page 119 Possible Cause • Drive mechanism overload • Motor defective • Motor disconnected SC506: Registration motor lock Definition: D The registration motor lock signal is high longer than 5 s during operation. Possible Cause • Drive mechanism overload. • Motor defective. B010...
  • Page 120 SC510-1 starts moving from left to right. Left home position switch stays off 1 s after the cutter SC510-2 starts moving from right to left. Possible Cause • Cutter motor cable disconnected • Cutter motor overload • Motor defective B010...
  • Page 121 The left home position switch stays off 1 s after the cutter SC513-2 starts moving from right to left. Possible Cause • Cutter motor cable disconnected • Cutter motor overload • Motor defective B010...
  • Page 122 The BICU detects an overhead error even if the software overheat protection does not work. SC544-1 Latch signal remains on for 50 ms SC544-2 Normal signal on for 1 s Possible Cause • IOB board defective • MCU board defective • PSU board defective B010 4-10...
  • Page 123 During fusing motor rotation, pressure roller temperature detected ⇒ lower than 7°C (44.6°F) for 5 s. SC549-2 Pressure roller temperature detected higher than 235°C (455°F) for 5 Possible Causes • SC549-1: Thermistor disconnected or connector damaged. • SC549-2: Thermistor shorted or connector damaged. 4-11 B010...
  • Page 124 Definition: D The right pressure motor was still at the home position 1.5 s after the start signal turned on. Possible Cause • Motor drive mechanism overloaded. • Motor defective. • Pressure home position sensor defective or disconnected. B010 4-12...
  • Page 125 The IPU and HDC (hard disk controller chip mounted on the IPU) are not communicating. Possible Cause • IPU board defective • HDC mounted on IPU incorrectly SC603: IPU/AMDP communication error Definition: D The IPU and AMDP are not communicating after 6 AMDP data transmissions. Possible Cause • IPU defective. 4-13 B010...
  • Page 126 • Software defective. Replace the software (all three firmware modules). SC955: Memory Setting Error Definition: D Settings required for memory to start image processing are not sent from the IPU. Possible Causes • Software defective. Replace the software (all three firmware modules). B010 4-14...
  • Page 127 IDNF error (HDD1) SC980-2 IDNF error (HDD2) SC980-3 ABRT error (HDD1) SC980-4 ABRT error (HDD2) SC980-5 Sequence error (HDD1) SC980-6 Sequence error (HDD2) Possible Causes • Software defective. Replace the software (all three firmware modules). • MCU defective 4-15 B010...
  • Page 128 A hard disk was accessed when the context table RAM of the IMAC (Image Memory Access Controller) is initialized at the beginning of the copy cycle. Possible Cause • Software defective. Replace the software (all three firmware modules). B010 4-16...
  • Page 129 At power on, AAh could not be read as “AAh” SC998-3 when the NVRAM was checked. At power on, FFh could not be read as “FFh” when SC998-4 the NVRAM was checked. Possible Cause • NVRAM not installed correctly • MCU board defective 4-17 B010...

  • Page 130: Jam Code Table

    Scanner stop switch is pressed Original does not reach the original exit sensor. A1,A2, B, C and P refer to the area of the jam in the illustration that is displayed on the touch panel when an error occurs. B010 4-18...

  • Page 131: Cover Open

    Cutter Safety Switch 2 (Lower) Cutter motor (DC 24V line) Original Feed Unit Open Sensor Original feed motor, original junction gate solenoid (DC 24V line) Upper Unit Open Sensor Development drive motor, CGB power pack, TD power pack, registration motor. 4-19 B010...

  • Page 132: Image Data Processing Flow Chart

    IMAC x2 OIPU: Auto Shading, Magnification, Image Editing, Print Editing IPU Board A M D P : Filtering (MTF, Smoothing, Independent Dot HDD x2 Erase, Line Width Correction) γ Correction Gradation Processing (Error Diffusion/Dither Matrix) M S U B010T502.WMF B010 4-20...

  • Page 133: Data Flow In Repeat Copy Mode

    25 MHz 25 MHz Stamp AMDP x3 IMAC x2 Auto Shading, Magnification, Image OIPU: Editing, Print Editing IPU Board Filtering AMDP: (MTF, Smoothing, Independent Dot HDD x2 Erase, Line Width Correction) γ Correction Gradation Processing (Error Diffusion/Dither Matrix) B010T501.WMF 4-21 B010...

  • Page 134: Data Flow In Scanning Mode

    AMDP x3 IMAC x2 OIPU: Auto Shading, Magnification, Image Editing, Print Editing IPU Board A M D P : Filtering (MTF, Smoothing, Independent Dot HDD x2 Erase, Line Width Correction) γ Correction Gradation Processing (Error Diffusion/Dither Matrix) B010T504.WMF B010 4-22...

  • Page 135: Data Flow In Printing Mode (Larger Than A0)

    IMAC x2 OIPU: Auto Shading, Magnification, Image Editing, Print Editing IPU Board A M D P : Filtering (MTF, Smoothing, Independent Dot HDD x2 Erase, Line Width Correction) γ Correction Gradation Processing (Error Diffusion/Dither Matrix) M S U B010T505.WMF 4-23 B010...

  • Page 136: Data Flow In Test Pattern Printing

    IMAC x2 OIPU: Auto Shading, Magnification, Image Editing, Print Editing IPU Board A M D P : Filtering (MTF, Smoothing, Independent Dot HDD x2 Erase, Line Width Correction) γ Correction Gradation Processing (Error Diffusion/Dither Matrix) M S U B010T506.WMF B010 4-24...

  • Page 137: Image Problem Troubleshooting

    1/3 unit. VDB Defective IPU Defective or IPU Test Harness defective pattern output between the IPU and the VDB. CIS defective or Harness defective between the IPU and the CIS. B010T500.WMF NOTE: For the VDB/IPU test patterns, use SP2942. 4-25 B010...

  • Page 138: Scanning

    4. Vertical black lines B010T513.WMF Possible causes: ⇒ 1) Dirty CIS cover glass 2) CIS defective 5. Vertical white lines B010T514.WMF Possible causes: 1) Dirty exposure glass 2) Dirty or scratched white platen roller 3) CIS defective B010T515.WMF B010 4-26...
  • Page 139 1) Connection problem between CIS and IPU 2) CIS output error 3) IPU board adjustment error B010T516.WMF 7. White lines every 1mm pitch in halftone areas Possible causes: CIS defective 8. Bands/lines every 8mm pitch in halftone areas Possible causes: LPH defective 4-27 B010...

  • Page 140: Printing

    3. Bands with no image-width 1/8 A0 (E) size Possible causes: VDB board defective B010T519.WMF 4. Vertical white and black line at 150 mm from center. Possible causes: 1 5 0 m m 1 5 0 m m LPH Joints adjustment error (☛ 3.10.2 ) B010T520.WMF B010 4-28...
  • Page 141 IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Horizontal line broken at 150 mm from center. Possible causes: LPH subscan timing error at joint position (☛ 3.10.2 ) B010T521.WMF 4-29 B010...

  • Page 143: Service Tables

    SERVICE TABLES...

  • Page 145: Software Upgrading

    To copy the software into the flash memory on the MCU board, insert the cards in the MCU slots as explained in the following procedures. There are no procedures for copying firmware from the machine to an IC card. There are no procedures for copying machine settings either to or from an IC card. B010...

  • Page 146: Upgrading The Scu Firmware

    B010S501.WMF NOTE: If the message does not appear, the IC card may contain corrupt data. In this case, turn the main switch off and discontinue installation. 7. Confirm that the card has the required version. B010...
  • Page 147 • When you see the following message, the update is completed. B010S502.WMF 9. Turn the main switch off. 10. Remove the IC card. 11. Turn the main switch on. 12. Confirm that the machine starts normally. If the machine does not start normally, redo the procedure. B010...

  • Page 148: Upgrading The Bicu Firmware

    (No message is displayed to indicate when the upgrade is completed.) 7. Turn the main switch off. 8. Remove the IC card. 9. Turn the main switch on, and then confirm that the machine starts normally. B010...

  • Page 149: Upgrading The Scu And Bicu Together

    • The “Erasing” progress bar tells you that the old software is being erased, and then will be replaced by the “Writing” progress bar. • The Erasing and Writing progress bars will display alternately until the data transfer is completed. • Installation requires 3 or 4 minutes. B010...

  • Page 150: Upgrading The Amdp Firmware

    4. Wait for about 30 seconds. LED 103 goes off, then LED104 starts flashing slower. 5. Turn the main switch off, then remove the IC card. 6. Turn the main switch on, then confirm that the machine starts normally. 7. Before you install the back cover, re-set TB101 to 1-2 Short (Normal). B010...

  • Page 151: Up (User Program) Mode

    Key Counter Access Set Key code Key Operator Access Auto Off Timer 60 min. AOF (Keep It On) * Optional Hard Disk Installed Enables auto off for Energy Star and should not be changed without the consent of the customer. B010...

  • Page 152: Initial Copier Settings

    Border Erase Priority 10 mm Image Repeat Separation Line None Double Copies Separation Line Separation Line Program/Delete, Overlay Format 1 Programmed Program/Delete, Overlay Format 2 Not Programmed Program/Delete, Overlay Format 3 Not Programmed Program/Delete, Overlay Format 4 Not Programmed B010...
  • Page 153 — Program Delete/User Stamp — Page Numbering Format 1, 2, …, Horiz., Top Left Page Numbering Position Adjustment Left 24, Center 0, Right 24, Top 24, Bottom 24 Key Operator Tools Check/Reset/Print Copy Counter — Program/Change/Delete User Code — B010...

  • Page 154: Service Program (Sp) Modes

    1. Enter the copy SP mode. ( 5.3.1) 2. On the touch panel, press Copy Mode [A] to return to the initial screen. B010S510.WMF 3. Select the paper size and print mode. 4. Press SP Mode [B] to return to the SP Mode screen. B010 5-10...

  • Page 155: How To Use The Sp Mode

    • After you press the button of an SP code that requires a setting, a box opens so you can enter a number, press a Yes or No button, etc. After entering the number setting, always press , and then press Exit to close the entry box. 5-11 B010...
  • Page 156 2. Press Copy Mode to return to the initial screen and select the feed source and other settings for the print job, and then press SP Mode to return to the SP Mode. 3. Enter 5990 002 and then press . 4. Press Start. B010 5-12...

  • Page 157: Touch Panel Calibration

    8. Repeat Step 6 several times to confirm that the touch panel is correctly calibrated. 9. To leave the touch panel calibration mode, press OK, press q:EXIT, then press EXECUTE. 10. Wait for the panel to go off, then turn the machine off and on. 5-13 B010...

  • Page 158: Software, System And Copy Setting Reset

    1. Make sure that the machine is in the copier standby mode. 2. Press the User Tools key. 3. Hold down the “#” key and touch “Copy Features” key. 4. A confirmation message will be displayed, then press “Yes”. B010 5-14...

  • Page 159: Printing Test Patterns

    Slanting cross stripe 2 dots - even/odd reversal (128-dot interval) Slanting cross stripe 1 dot (64-dot interval) Slanting cross stripe 1 dot - even/odd reversal (64-dot interval) Rope pattern 1 dot Rope pattern 1 dot main scan even/odd reversal 5-15 B010...

  • Page 160: Image Data Path Test Patterns

    NOTE: If you need to adjust print settings, use the Copy Mode and SP Mode buttons to toggle between the initial screen and the SP mode screen. 6. If the Print Start Trigger (User Tool) is set to Set Original mode the unit will print automatically. B010 5-16...

  • Page 161: Input Check

    Roll tray 1 safety switch 0: Closed, 1: Open bit-2 Roll tray 2 safety switch 0: Closed, 1: Open ⇒ bit-1 By-pass feed sensor 1: Paper present, 0: No paper bit-0 Paper exit sensor 1: Paper present, 0: No paper 5-17 B010...
  • Page 162 0: Paper present, 1: No paper bit-2 Roll lead edge sensor 1 0: Paper present, 1: No paper bit-1 Cutting sensor 2 1: Paper present, 0: No paper bit-0 Cutting sensor 1 1: Paper present, 0: No paper B010 5-18...
  • Page 163 Not used bit-4 Original upper exit sensor 0000 0000 bit-3 Original exit sensor 0000 1000 bit-2 Scanner stop switch 0000 0100 bit-1 Original feed unit safety switch 0000 0010 bit-0 Original feed unit open sensor (right) 0000 0001 5-19 B010...

  • Page 164: Output Check

    Separation Corona – Leading Edge Plain Paper Separation Corona – Plain Paper Total Counter Anti-condensation Heater Drum Potential Measuring Mode Original Junction Gate Solenoid Original Feed Clutch Original Feed Motor – Forward CIS LED ⇒ Toner Supply Clutch B010 5-20...

  • Page 165: Sp (Service Program) Mode Tables

    005 Fusing Temperature Calibrates the scale for the fusing temperature settings. Calibration [-10 ~ +10 / 3 / 1°C/step] 006 Pressure Temp. Calibration Calibrates the scale for the pressure temperature control. [-10 ~ +10 / 0 / 1°C/step] 5-21 B010...
  • Page 166 008 2nd Roll, 210 mm/8.5" or 9", Adjusts the 210-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 009 2nd Roll, 297 mm/11" or 12", Adjusts the 297-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] B010 5-22...
  • Page 167 043 2nd Roll, 1189 mm/44" or Adjusts the 1189-mm cut length. 48", Translucent [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 044 2nd Roll, 2000 mm/78", Adjusts the 2000-mm cut length. Translucent [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 5-23 B010...
  • Page 168 078 3rd Roll, 594 mm/22" or 24", Adjusts the 594-mm cut length. Film [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 079 3rd Roll, 841 mm/32" or 34", Adjusts the 841-mm cut length. Film [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] B010 5-24...
  • Page 169 1925 Cut Length Offset Correction This setting corrects for factors that affect paper slippage during feed, such as paper surface characteristics. DFU [0 ~1 / 1 / 1 step] 0: Japanese paper (Factory standard) 1: Other countries paper 5-25 B010...
  • Page 170 The force of this suction could be too great for extremely thin paper. 002 Stand-by Condition Selects the transport fan rotation speed for stand-by mode. Press the appropriate button (30% ~ 100%) B010 5-26...
  • Page 171 If the ID sensor is damaged and cannot be replaced immediately, set to 1 or 2 so the customer can continue to use the machine until a new ID sensor is available for replacement. After installing a new ID sensor, reset to 0. 5-27 B010...
  • Page 172 6: After 1500 m of copies The drum reverses after this number of jobs, to clean the tip 2812 Drum Cleaning Interval of the cleaning blade. Set to 0 to disable this feature. [0~5 / 1 / 1Job /step] B010 5-28...
  • Page 173 3: 3000 cm The numbers above are centimeters . 2928 Toner End Recovery 001 Recovery Level Selects the recovery level (Vsp/Vsg). DFU [0~5 / 4 / 0.25 step] 0: 0.075 1: 0.100 2: 0.125 3: 0.150 4: 0.175 5: 0.200 5-29 B010...
  • Page 174 34: Independent 1 dot (32-dot interval) 35: Independent 1 dot (64-dot interval) 36: Independent 1 dot (128-dot interval) 37: Independent 1 dot (256-dot interval) 38: Independent 2 dots (16-dot interval) 39: Independent 2 dots (32-dot interval) 40: Independent 2 dots (64-dot interval) B010 5-30...
  • Page 175 [0 ~ 999 / 500 / 1/step] Adjust only after replacing the LPH. 002 LPH 2-3 Main Scan Adjusts the LPH joint between LPH2 and LPH3. [0 ~ 999 / 500 / 1/step] Adjust only after replacing the LPH. 5-31 B010...
  • Page 176 Adjust only after replacing the LPH. 2965 004 LPH 2-3: Sub Scan Adjusts the data delay (due to misalignments of the LPH 2- 3 joint). [2 ~ 100 / 5 / 1/step] Adjust only after replacing the LPH. B010 5-32...
  • Page 177 Determines the intervals between ID sensor checks. An ID sensor pattern is made after printing a page, if the print length since the last ID sensor check has reached the specified value. The numbers below are centimeters. [20~1000 / 100 / 10 cm step] 5-33 B010...
  • Page 178 This setting is effective only if the user has selected Photo (Hard Tone) at the operation panel. The zero default setting switches four-value error diffusion off. To weaken the effect, select a low number (e.g. 1), or to strengthen the effect select a higher number (e.g. 3). B010 5-34...
  • Page 179 Level: Generation 25%- 49.9% [0 ~ 5 / 2 / 1 /step] 011 Sub Scan MTF-A Filter Level: MTF-A filter strength in the sub scan direction (Copy Mode Generation 25%~49.9% 25%-49.9%) DFU [0 ~ 5 / 2 / 1/step] 5-35 B010...
  • Page 180 037 Filter Setting Filter Level: Selects the filter coefficient for the photo mode. DFU Photo Mode (Smoothing) [0 ~ 4 / 4 / 1/step] Select a low number for a weak effect, a high number for a strong effect. B010 5-36...
  • Page 181 Select a low number for a weak effect, a high number for a strong effect. 057 Filter Level: Generation Copy MTF correction filter level (for generation mode). [0 ~ 13 / 6 / 1/step] Select a low number for a weak effect, a high number for a strong effect. 5-37 B010...
  • Page 182 [0 ~ 14 / 7 / 1/step] See SP 4906 070 for an explanation. 081 Independent Dot Erase - H: Selects the independent dot erase setting (for generation Pale Original mode). [0~14 / 9 / 1/step] See SP 4906 070 for an explanation. B010 5-38...
  • Page 183 022 Scanner Test Path Selection Changes the path from the application program. DFU [0~4 / 4 / 1 step] 0: After scanner image correction 1: After magnification process 2: After pre-filter process 3: After mask process 4: After image quality process 5-39 B010...
  • Page 184 [-9.9 ~ +9.9 / 0.0 / 0.1 mm/step] Use the 1000-mm position in the sample to check the difference. This difference is used to calculate the motor clock count for adjusting the difference. 003 Original Length Display Display the original length. B010 5-40...
  • Page 185 0: Yes 1: Stand-by 2: No 5137 Stamp Function On/Off Press Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable the stamp function. Switch this on after installing the optional stamp board. ⇒ Unnessary Service Programs deleted from this area. 5-41 B010...
  • Page 186 If this SP is disabled, it cannot be switched on with the UP mode settings. 5965 Restart Copy Function Enables/disables the restart copy function. [0 ~ 1 / 0 / 1 step] 0: Enable 1: Disable B010 5-42...
  • Page 187 The image is output in an A4 LEF 002 SP size. 003 User Program 004 Logging Data 5997 Optional Counter Unit Selects the units for the key counter. Japan only Press x1/10 or press x1. For North America, the key counter units depend on SP5980. 5-43 B010...
  • Page 188 235 22 inch 236 17 inch 237 11 inch 238 8.5 inch 7202 Copy Mode Scanning Counter 128 Other Displays the original scanning count as a 7-digit number. 129 A0 130 A1 131 A2 132 A3 133 A4 134 A5 B010 5-44...
  • Page 189 002 Text/Photo 003 Photo 004 Pale Original 005 Generation 006 Blue Erase 007 Patched Original 008 Photo (Hard Tone) 022 Length Adjust 023 Shift 024 Border Erase 025 Delete Inside 026 Delete Outside 031 Double Copies 032 Image Repeat 5-45 B010...
  • Page 190 004 Roll Lead Edge Sensor 2: Not On 005 Roll Lead Edge Sensor 3: Not On 011 Cutting Sensor 1: Not On 012 Cutting Sensor 2: Not On 013 Registration Sensor: Not On 015 Exit Sensor: Not On B010 5-46...
  • Page 191 660 mm 880 mm 800 mm 728 mm 565 mm 364 mm 257 mm 182 mm Other 36 inch 24 inch 18 inch 12 inch 9 inch 30 inch 34 inch 22 inch 17 inch 11 inch 8.5 inch 5-47 B010...
  • Page 192 7819 Total Sheet Count by Paper Width Press Start to clear the copy counter for each roll width Clear (SP7101) 7822 Total Sheet Count by Reproduction To clear the copy counters for SP7301 reproduction modes, Ratio Clear press Start. B010 5-48...
  • Page 193 To clear number of jobs per mode, press Start (SP7306). 7908 Copy Mode Original Counter Clear To clear copy mode original count, press Start (SP7002 002, 007). 7917 Original Counter Clear To clear the original counter, press Start (SP7002). 5-49 B010...
  • Page 194 FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2002 5.10 FIRMWARE HISTORY 5.10.1 B010-FIRMWARE MODIFICATION HISTORY FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE LEVEL VERSION NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION BICU First Production Initial 6.00 B0105162 A B0105172 A Production ⇒ 1. SP4960 005,006 (HDD Spindle Sep.2001 6.06 B0105162 B...
  • Page 195 2 settings is best for them. Note: For customers installing the B010 as a replacement machine, please use the weekly ACV on the previous machine for reference and set the Weekly Output Volume accordingly (as a starting point).
  • Page 196 30-inch originals. 4. “NRG A070” added to SP5907 (Plug & Display) The model name NRG A070 has been added as follows: 1: RICOH imagio Wide 7040 (Japan) 2: RICOH Aficio 470W 3: NRG A070 B010 5-52...

  • Page 197: Detailed Descriptions

    DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS...

  • Page 199: Overview

    The by-pass tray can be used to feed individual sheets of copy paper. Development Unit Toner is attracted from a single magnetic roller to the low charge areas on the OPC drum. The ID sensor inside the unit is used to control the toner concentration. B010...

  • Page 200: Mechanical Component Layout

    OVERVIEW 6.1.2 MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT B010D527.WMF B010...
  • Page 201 29. 1st Feed Rollers 13. White Platen Roller 30. 1st Roll Tray 14. Upper Exit Rollers 31. 1st/2nd Feed Exit Roller 15. Fusing Cleaning Roller 32. Registration Rollers 16. Paper Exit Junction Gate 33. Development Unit 17. Exit Rollers 34. Toner Cartridge B010...

  • Page 202: Drive Layout

    OVERVIEW 6.1.3 DRIVE LAYOUT B010V907.WMF 1. Original Feed Motor 5. Roll Feed Motor 1 2. Drum Drive Motor 6. Development Motor 3. Registration Motor 7. Fusing Drive Motor 4. Roll Feed Motor 2 B010...

  • Page 203: Original/Copy Paper Paths

    OVERVIEW 6.1.4 ORIGINAL/COPY PAPER PATHS B010D526.WMF Paper path from the by-pass feed table Paper path from the 1st/2nd roll tray Paper path from the 3rd roll tray (option) Original paths B010...

  • Page 204: Scanner

    The CIS scans the original. While the scanned image is being processed, the exit roller [C] feeds the original out of the machine at either the rear exit [D] or upper exit [E], depending on which exit the user has selected. B010D526.WMF B010...

  • Page 205: Original Size Detection

    3 6 0 m m / s 9 0 m m / s 22.5 mm/s 4 0 0 % 1 0 0 % 2 5 % Reduction Ratio B010D515.WMF B010...

  • Page 206: Original Temporary Delay

    926 mm ") wide at 600 dpi. The original moves past the scanning unit. So, to increase the scanning speed of this machine, the CIS consists of 16 blocks of self-focusing lenses [B] arrayed in a straight line. B010D902.WMF B010...

  • Page 207: Auto Image Density Correction

    This is the default setting. When the rear exit key is selected, the solenoid switches on when the registration sensor detects the leading edge of the original, and the original exits at the rear [B]. B010...

  • Page 208: Image Processing

    - Independent dot erasure Filtering - Line width correction A M D P - Gamma correction - Binary processing Image Processing - 4-Value error diffusion M S U Application - Dither processing - Step gradation off L P H B010D512.WMF B010 6-10...

  • Page 209: Original Modes

    - General Features - Original Mode Quality Level" user tool is set to "Special" SP4903-006, SP4906-020, -022, -024, -026, 028, -030, -032, -034, -037, -038, -039, -041, -043, -045, -047, -049, -051, -053, -055, -056, -057, -058, -090, -091. 6-11 B010...

  • Page 210: Text Mode

    Line Width Correction SP4906-22, 26, 30, 34 MTF filter strength for various reproduction ratios. SP4905-4, 5, 6 Line width correction settings. SP4930-2, 73, 74, 75 Independent dot erasure settings. ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality 4-Value Error Diffusion Processing B010 6-12...

  • Page 211: Photo Mode

    Switches the smoothing edge coefficient on and off. SP4906-91 Selection of the stored edge threshold value for smoothing. NOTE: Normally, SP 4906-90 and 4906-91 should not be adjusted in the field. ↓ γ Density Control Correction ↓ Quality Dither Processing Processing 6-13 B010...

  • Page 212: Text/Photo Mode

    Independent Dot Erasure SP4906-41, 45, 49, 53 Line Width Correction MTF filter strength. SP4906-73, 74, 75 SP4930-3 Independent dot erasure settings. SP4905-7, 8, 9 Line width correction settings. ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality 4-Value Error Diffusion Processing B010 6-14...

  • Page 213: Pale Mode

    Main Scan Resolution Processing Conversion ↓ Filtering MTF Filtering SP4906-55 MTF filter coefficients. Independent Dot Erasure SP4906-56 MTF filter strengths SP4906-79, 80, 81 SP4930-4 Independent dot erasure settings. ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality 4-Value Error Diffusion Processing 6-15 B010...

  • Page 214: Generation

    MTF filter coefficients. Independent Dot Erasure SP4906-58 Line Width Correction MTF filter strengths. SP4906-70, 71, 72 SP4930-1 Independent dot erasure settings. SP4905-1, 2, 3 Line width correction settings. ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality 4-Value Error Diffusion Processing B010 6-16...

  • Page 215: Patched Original Mode

    No SP’s are provided for this image processing mode. Scanner Image Shading Correction Correction ↓ Conversion Main Scan Resolution Processing Conversion ↓ Filtering Background Erase MTF Filtering Independent Dot Erasure ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality 4-Value Error Diffusion Processing 6-17 B010...

  • Page 216: Blue Line Mode

    ↓ Filtering MTF Filtering SP4905-4, 5, 6 Line width correction settings. Independent Dot Erasure Line Width Correction ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality 4-Value Error Diffusion Processing NOTE: SP4906 092 adjusts the level for blue line erase. B010 6-18...

  • Page 217: Photo (Hard Tone) Mode

    Scanner Image Shading Correction Correction ↓ Conversion Main Scan Resolution Processing Conversion ↓ SP4906-38 Filtering MTF Filtering MTF filter coefficient ↓ γ Correction Density Control ↓ Quality SP4903-6 Processing 4-Value Error Diffusion Selects the level for 4-value Error Diffusion. 6-19 B010...

  • Page 218: Independent Dot Erasure

    • If any value in the 10 pixels to each side of the matrix is larger than the target pixel, the target pixel is not removed. • If no value in the 10 pixels to each side of the matrix is greater than the SP value, the target pixel is removed. B010 6-20...

  • Page 219: Four-Value Error Diffusion

    NOTE: For Photo (Hard Tone) Mode (4-Value Error Diffusion) the strength can be increased only with SP4903 006 (Image Setting – Smoothing Filter Level Photo). For more details about the range of SP adjustments available, see Section “5 Service Tables”. 6-21 B010...

  • Page 220: Around The Drum

    9. Registration Rollers 5. Cleaning Blade 10. Development Roller φ80 mm (3.2") Drum diameter Drum speed 90 mm/s 3 arrays, each array the same width as one A3 sheet Corona wire Gold-plated to facilitate cleaning and minimize charge leak. B010 6-22...

  • Page 221: Drum Drive

    [A] cleans the wire. The wire cleaner motor [B] drives the cleaner. The interval between automatic charge wire cleanings can be adjusted with B010D207.WMF SP2804. 6-23 B010...

  • Page 222: Cleaning The Drum

    The counter blade has a pressure release lever, which can be moved easily between the opened [A] and closed [B] position to release it from the drum. The blade must be released before the drum is removed from the machine. B010D311.WMF B010 6-24...

  • Page 223: Collecting Used Toner

    • To release the machine from the overflow shutdown, first turn the main power switch off/on. If the message does not appear after 1 second, you can continue to use the machine. However, if the message appears again, the used bottle must be emptied. 6-25 B010...

  • Page 224: Quenching

    There are two anti-condensation heaters [A] below the transfer and separation corona units [B]. They prevent the formation of condensation in areas around the OPC drum [C]. The anti-condensation heaters turn on when the main power switch is turned off. B010D204.WMF B010 6-26...

  • Page 225: Image Writing

    LED array [B] and drive board [C], and mounted in a heat sink [D]. NOTE: The maximum operational width of the print head is 930 mm (36.6"). The unit is called the LPH (LED Print Head). B010D101.WMF 6-27 B010...

  • Page 226: Development

    A filter relieves the pressure that tends to build up in the development unit. The toner density is constantly monitored by an ID sensor (there is no TD sensor). B010 6-28...

  • Page 227: Developer Cross-Mixing

    The rotation of the toner agitator [A] sends new toner to the developer agitator [B], where it is mixed with developer back spill from the separator [C] and sent to the paddle roller [D]. B010D306.WMF 6-29 B010...

  • Page 228: Development Bias

    Default setting: -410 V 2201 002 pattern (Low Duty Mode) Development bias for the ID sensor Default setting: -475 V 2201 003 pattern (High Duty Mode) Selects Low Duty Mode or High Duty Default setting: Low Duty 2201 004 Mode Mode B010 6-30...

  • Page 229: Development Drive Mechanism

    The ID sensor pattern is made after each copy, if 100 cm of copies have been made since the last ID sensor pattern check. This interval can be changed with SP3920 B010D905.WMF (ID Sensor Timing). 6-31 B010...

  • Page 230: Toner End/Near-End Control

    • The machine is released from the near-end status • The distance counter is reset to zero • The ID sensor pattern check interval is restored to its original value (this interval depends on SP3920; the default is 100 cm intervals). B010 6-32...

  • Page 231: Toner End Recovery

    Crossmixing 30 s Create ID sensor pattern Toner supply clutch ON 1.5 s, Vsp/Vsg < Vres then OFF 3.5 s, 10 times Creates ID sensor pattern Cancel toner end display Vsp/Vsg < Vres Toner and message displayed again B010D511.WMF 6-33 B010...

  • Page 232: Toner Density Control

    If a spare sensor is not available, SP 2208 003 must be set to fixed mode. For example, select fixed mode (3%) if the user’s copies are generally 3% black coverage. Then, after installing a new ID sensor, set SP 2208 003 back to detect mode. B010 6-34...

  • Page 233: Development Timing Chart

    2 4 3 3 0 1 8 5 7 0 1 0 7 3 0 2 3 8 9 0 1 8 3 8 0 1 8 6 1 0 ~ 1 8 8 3 0 Cutting Sensor B010D510.WMF 6-35 B010...

  • Page 234: Paper Feed And Registration

    The first roll tray contains two rolls (roll 1 is at the front of the machine, and roll 2 is towards the rear). The second roll tray (optional) contains one roll (roll 3). B010 6-36...

  • Page 235: Paper Holder

    To load a paper roll, release the lever [A] on the paper holder [B] then insert the holder into the end of the paper roll [C]. Once the holder is in place, move the lever to the lock position [D]. B010D711.WMF 6-37 B010...

  • Page 236: Paper Width And Media Type Settings

    The feed motor [A] and feed clutches [B] are on the left side of the tray. There are two knobs [C] attached to the timing belts on the right side of the tray to allow removal of paper jams manually. B010D704.WMF B010 6-38...

  • Page 237: By-Pass Feed Mechanism

    The registration motor [A] and registration clutch [B] drive the registration roller [C]. When the paper arrives at the registration roller, the registration clutch switches off temporarily in order to remove any skew, and then switches on again to resume feed. B010D709.WMF 6-39 B010...

  • Page 238: Cutting Mechanism

    This allows other paper rolls to be selected. The roll lead edge sensors, determine if paper has reversed far enough to clear the vertical paper guide. Roll Lead Edge Sensors B010 6-40...

  • Page 239: Roll End Detection

    [B] for each tray. Normally the switch is set to OFF. The anti-condensation heaters are powered off when the main power switch is powered off. The anti-condensation heaters turn on after the main power switch is powered off. B010D701.WMF 6-41 B010...

  • Page 240: Paper Feed Timing Chart

    Quenching Lamp After 7.82 s OFF Feed Clutch Registration Motor Acceleration Before Cutting After 0.77 s ON After 1.24 s OFF Feed Motor After 3.73 s ON Registration Clutch Cutting Sensor Registration Sensor Cutter Motor Cutter HP Sensor B010D554.WMF B010 6-42...

  • Page 241: Image Transfer And Paper Separation

    Also, if paper separation at the leading edge is poor, adjust the SP so that the switchover point is earlier. However, this can cause insufficient toner transfer at the leading edge of the image. 6-43 B010...

  • Page 242: Pick-Off Pawl Operation

    198 mm (7.8") of the paper in contact with the drum, the solenoid [A] switches on. The pick-off pawl shaft starts to rotate, and the pawls [B] attached to the shaft are held B010D205.WMF against the drum by a spring. B010 6-44...

  • Page 243: Paper Transport

    B010D708.WMF standby mode. The fusing motor drives the transport unit and the fusing unit. An ozone filter [D] at the exhaust port reduces the amount of ozone that is released from the machine. B010D707.WMF 6-45 B010...

  • Page 244: Overview

    1. Hot Roller 7. Pressure Release Lever 2. Fusing Cleaning Roller 8. Pressure Roller 3. Hot Roller Strippers 9. Fusing Lamps 4. Pressure Roller Strippers 10. Thermofuse 5. Pressure Roller Thermistor 11. Hot Roller Thermistor 6. Fusing Pressure Motor B010 6-46...
  • Page 245 CPM Down Control The basic fusing motor speed depends on paper size and type. However, to maintain the control fusing temperature, the CPU reduces the copy speed if the fusing temperature falls too far during copying. CPM: Copies Per Minute 6-47 B010...

  • Page 246: Fusing Pressure Control Mechanism

    If a jam occurs, the left and right fusing pressure stepper motors reverse to release the pressure on the rollers and the gears in the fusing unit. The fusing unit powers down when the paper exit cover or the upper unit are opened to ensure safe removal of the jammed sheet. B010 6-48...

  • Page 247: Temperature And Pressure Control

    Above 156.5°C 194.5°ºC Temp. Control 3 Below 70°C 194.5°C 70ºC ~ 125°C -0.0048X + 0.3086X + 196.42°C Above 125°C 160°C Temp. Control 4 Below 63.5°C 195°C 96.5°C ~ 156.5°C -0.6667X + 237.33°C Above 111.5°C 163°C X: Pressure roller temperature 6-49 B010...
  • Page 248 205°C and the target pressure roller temperature is above 145°C. When copying starts with tracing paper with Temperature Control 2, the target hot roller temperature is 195°C and the target pressure roller temperature is above 115°C. B010 6-50...
  • Page 249 Above 166 Above 155 ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Base CPM x 0.75 Roller C~175 C~170 C~166 C~155 Temp. ° ° ° ° Base CPM x 0.38 Below 165 Below 160 Below 155 Below 145 6-51 B010...
  • Page 250 Control 3 Plain paper: CPM Plain paper: CPM Plain paper: CPM Plain paper: CPM CPM Down Control Plain paper: CPM Down 5 Down 1 Down 2 Down 3 Down 3 Media Thickness: 0.07mm ~ 0.095 mm Thin Very Thin B010 6-52...

  • Page 251: Hot Roller Cleaning

    6.10.7 FUSING UNIT DRIVE MECHANISM The fusing motor (a stepper motor) [A] drives the fusing unit, the transport belt, and the paper exit unit via one gear train [B] and two timing belts [C]. B010D506.WMF 6-53 B010...

  • Page 252: Wrinkle Prevention

    (by the same amount) when the leading edge of the paper reaches the exit sensor. The distance between the registration roller and exit sensor is about 360 mm (14.2"), so this motor speed correction is only used when paper is longer than 360 B010 6-54...

  • Page 253: Paper Exit

    [C]. B010D508.WMF 6.11.3 PAPER EXIT ACCESS The paper exit cover [A] and the paper exit guide plate [B] can be opened to make it easier to remove jammed paper from the fusing and exit sections. B010R902.WMF 6-55 B010...

  • Page 254: Switching Exits

    B010D601.WMF than A1 sideways. Change the exit selection on the operation panel. 6.11.5 EXIT JAM DETECTION The exit sensor [A] in front of the rear exit rollers [B] detects paper jams. B010D602.WMF B010 6-56...

  • Page 255: Electrical Components

    • SCU (System Control Unit). Performs system control, scanner control, operation panel control, and controls the BICU. • BICU (Base Image Control Unit). Controls image processing in the IPU (Image Processing Unit) and operation of the printer engine. 6-57 B010...
  • Page 256 Normal mode (no debug) Debug mode AMDP operation mode selection. DFU AMDP path AMDP on Error diffusion selection. DFU Selective error diffusion General error diffusion CIS register setting. DFU CIS function testing CIS design testing Not used Not used Not used B010 6-58...

  • Page 257: Ipu

    HDD 1 display Lights: Normal LED 102 Green HDD 2 display Flashes: HDD standby Printer FGATE output status Lights: Printer FGATE signal LED 103 Orange being sent Original registration input status Lights: Original registration LED 104 Green signal being received 6-59 B010...

  • Page 258: Iob

    The RFDB (Roll Feed Drive Board) controls the motors, solenoids, and clutches inside the paper tray. 6.12.6 FPDB The FPDB (Fusing Pressure Drive Board) controls the two pressure roller motors mounted at either end of the pressure roller. B010 6-60...

  • Page 259: Psu

    6.3 A 6.3 A 24 V(5) IOB, RFDB, 24 V Reset paper roll, 125 V 250 V for the roll trays Feed paper Correctly FU306 CN129-1 6.3 A 6.3 A 24 V(7) Black Copies 125 V 250 V 6-61 B010...

  • Page 261: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 263: Copier Engine

    141, 200, 283, 400% Zoom: 25 ~ 200% (0.1%/step) 200 ~ 400% (0.2%/step) Resolution: Scanning 600 dpi, Printing 600 dpi Gradation: Scanning: 256 levels Printing: 4 levels Warm-up Time: Within 2 minutes (Room temperature 23°C, 120V: US, 230V: EU) B010...
  • Page 264 Toner Replenishment: Cartridge exchange (800 g/cartridge) Toner Yield: 2,200 copies (A1 sideways, 6% full black, 1 to 99 copying, Text mode) Power Source: North America: 120 V, 60 Hz, 20A Europe/Asia: 220 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10 A B010...
  • Page 265 (W x D x H): Weight: Less than 225 kg (496 lb) • 2nd Roll Tray (B340) Optional Equipment: • Original Tray (B341) • HDD (B342) • Stamp Board (B321) • Roll Holder Unit (B394) • Printer Controller (TBA) • I/F Board (TBA) B010...

  • Page 266: 2Nd Roll Tray (Option)

    Ten-key pad, 1 to 99 (standard sizes only) Roll Feed: Copy Paper Capacity: Max. Diameter: 75 mm (6.9") Max. Length: 150 m (137.6") Roll Core Diameter: 76.4 ± 0.25 mm (about 3") Power Source: From main frame Weight: 32 kg (70.5 lb.) B010...

  • Page 267: Machine Configuration

    SPECIFICATIONS 3. MACHINE CONFIGURATION B101V500.WMF Item Machine Code Main Frame B010 2nd Roll Tray B340 B342 Stamp Board B321 Original Tray B341 Roll Holder B394 Printer Controller G067 I/F Board G068 B010...

  • Page 268: Machine Components

    T&S (Transfer & Separation) Provides high voltage power supply for the transfer Power Pack corona wire (T) and the separation corona wire (S). VDB (Video Drive Board) Controls the image signals to be sent to the LPH (LED Print Head). B010...
  • Page 269 (for straight-through feed). Original Registration Sensor Detects jams in the original feed path, and detects the leading edge of the original, which makes the CIS (Contact Image Sensor) start to scan the original. B010...
  • Page 270 Detects whether the cutter in the upper roll tray has returned to the left home position. Left Cutter HP Switch 2 Detects whether the cutter in the optional lower roll tray has returned to the left home position. Main Power Switch Switches all machine components systems on/off. B010...
  • Page 271 The CIS contacts the original directly, so the size of the scanner unit can be reduced. Fusing Lamps There are two fusing lamps inside the hot roller. B010...
  • Page 272 Illuminates the OPC drum to remove residual electric charge immediately after cleaning, which prepares the drum for charging in the next copy cycle. Total Feed Meter Counts all feeds from the first copy cycle. The metered total always remains unaffected by resets, memory clear, etc. B010 7-10...
  • Page 273 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS...
  • Page 275 Updated Information (SP modes) • 5-41 Updated Information (SP modes) • 5-42 Updated Information (SP modes) • 6-53 Updated Information (Hot Roller) • 6-30 Updated Information (Development)     Copyright 2002 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved. CONTROL NO 012WID...
  • Page 276 [F] to the I/F board and IPU board [G] Using harness clams [J].(1 screw each). NOTE: Make sure the connector is inserted completely. ⇒ 5. Install the wire saddle [H] and connect the DC harness [I] from the main frame to the I/F board. B010 1-26...
  • Page 278 005 Fusing Temperature Calibrates the scale for the fusing temperature settings. Calibration [-10 ~ +10 / 3 / 1°C/step] 006 Pressure Temp. Calibration Calibrates the scale for the pressure temperature control. [-10 ~ +10 / 0 / 1°C/step] 5-21 B010...
  • Page 279 [0 ~ 2 / 0 / 1 step] 0: Yes 1: Stand-by 2: No 5137 Stamp Function On/Off Press Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable the stamp function. Switch this on after installing the optional stamp ⇒ board. Deleted 5501 through 5821 5-41 B010...
  • Page 280 The image is output in an A4 LEF 002 SP size. 003 User Program 004 Logging Data 5997 Optional Counter Unit Selects the units for the key counter. Japan only Press x1/10 or press x1. For North America, the key counter units depend on SP5980. B010 5-42...
  • Page 281 Default setting: -410 V 2201 002 pattern (Low Duty Mode) Development bias for the ID sensor Default setting: -475 V 2201 003 pattern (High Duty Mode) Selects Low Duty Mode or High Duty Default setting: Low Duty 2201 004 Mode Mode B010 6-30...
  • Page 282 6.10.7 FUSING UNIT DRIVE MECHANISM The fusing motor (a stepper motor) [A] drives the fusing unit, the transport belt, and the paper exit unit via one gear train [B] and two timing belts [C]. B010D506.WMF 6-53 B010...
  • Page 283 Updated Information (SP modes) • 5-41 Updated Information (SP modes) • 5-42 Updated Information (SP modes) • 6-53 Updated Information (Hot Roller) • 6-30 Updated Information (Developer)     Copyright 2002 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved. CONTROL NO 013WID...
  • Page 284 [F] to the I/F board and IPU board [G] Using harness clams [J].(1 screw each). NOTE: Make sure the connector is inserted completely. ⇒ 5. Install the wire saddle [H] and connect the DC harness [I] from the main frame to the I/F board. B010 1-25...
  • Page 285 [B]: Development unit (!x 6, "x 1) CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fragile wings on either end of the development unit, never attempt to remove or install the development unit in the machine with the upper unit closed. B010R302.WMF 3-11 B010...
  • Page 286 005 Fusing Temperature Calibrates the scale for the fusing temperature settings. Calibration [-10 ~ +10 / 3 / 1°C/step] 006 Pressure Temp. Calibration Calibrates the scale for the pressure temperature control. [-10 ~ +10 / 0 / 1°C/step] 5-21 B010...
  • Page 287 [0 ~ 2 / 0 / 1 step] 0: Yes 1: Stand-by 2: No 5137 Stamp Function On/Off Press Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable the stamp function. Switch this on after installing the optional stamp ⇒ board. Deleted 5501 through 5821 5-41 B010...
  • Page 288 The image is output in an A4 LEF 002 SP size. 003 User Program 004 Logging Data 5997 Optional Counter Unit Selects the units for the key counter. Japan only Press x1/10 or press x1. For North America, the key counter units depend on SP5980. B010 5-42...
  • Page 289 Default setting: -410 V 2201 002 pattern (Low Duty Mode) Development bias for the ID sensor Default setting: -475 V 2201 003 pattern (High Duty Mode) Selects Low Duty Mode or High Duty Default setting: Low Duty 2201 004 Mode Mode B010 6-30...
  • Page 290 6.10.7 FUSING UNIT DRIVE MECHANISM The fusing motor (a stepper motor) [A] drives the fusing unit, the transport belt, and the paper exit unit via one gear train [B] and two timing belts [C]. B010D506.WMF 6-53 B010...
  • Page 291 HDD rotating constantly. ACTION IN THE FIELD: When installing the HDD option, please change the setting of SP4960-005 and 006 from Off ! On:     Copyright 2002 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved. Control No 112WID...
  • Page 292 1) The serial number on this sheet is necessary to obtain the RSP files. 2) If the board needs to be replaced again, it will be necessary to replace the serial number sheet also. Serial number P821910xxxx-C     Copyright 2002 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved. CONTROL NO 016WID...
  • Page 293 BICU and SCU Updated Information (firmware modification histories). Note: When installing either the BICU or SCU firmware in the field, be sure to update both together.     CONTROL NO 014WID Copyright 2002 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 294 6.3.4 FOUR-VALUE ERROR DIFFUSION ..........6-21 6.3.5 MTF SETTINGS ................6-21 6.4 AROUND THE DRUM ................6-22 6.4.1 OVERVIEW ..................6-22 6.4.2 DRUM DRIVE .................6-23 6.4.3 CHARGE CORONA UNIT ..............6-23 6.4.4 CORONA WIRE CLEANING ............6-23 6.4.5 CLEANING THE DRUM ..............6-24 6.4.6 COLLECTING USED TONER ............6-25 6.4.7 QUENCHING..................6-26 B010...
  • Page 295 FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2002 5.10 FIRMWARE HISTORY 5.10.1 B010-FIRMWARE MODIFICATION HISTORY FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE LEVEL VERSION NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION BICU First Production Initial 6.00 B0105162 A B0105172 A Production ⇒ 1. SP4960 005,006 (HDD Spindle Sep.2001 6.06 B0105162 B...
  • Page 296 2 settings is best for them. Note: For customers installing the B010 as a replacement machine, please use the weekly ACV on the previous machine for reference and set the Weekly Output Volume accordingly (as a starting point).
  • Page 297 30-inch originals. 4. “NRG A070” added to SP5907 (Plug & Display) The model name NRG A070 has been added as follows: 1: RICOH imagio Wide 7040 (Japan) 2: RICOH Aficio 470W 3: NRG A070 B010 5-52...
  • Page 298 SAVIN - NA SUBJECT: PARTS CATALOG UPDATES GENERAL: The following parts updates are being issued for all B010 Parts Catalogs. • UPDATE 1: Upper Guide Rod – To prevent the original from folding over onto the operation panel, the length of the Upper Guide Rod – Original Tray has been increased from 239 mm to 289 mm.
  • Page 299 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 005 Page 2 of 2 UNITS AFFECTED: All B010 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Upper Guide Rod – Original Tray installed during production. MODEL NAME SERIAL NUMBER...
  • Page 300 4. System Settings – Key Operator Tools – “Auto off Timer”: Set to "240 min". 5. SP1917 “Ready Temp. Setting”: Set to "1" (195°C All paper types/thickness). 6. SP1103 “Fusing Idling”: Set to "3" (5min).     Copyright 2002 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 301 Be sure to check the README file for important notes and explanations. NOTE: Refer to Facts Line Bulletin # FL002 and Publication Bulletin #023 for more information about the FTP Internet Web Site and EPROM/Flash Card Exchange program. B010 BICU and SCU FIRMWARE MODIFICATION FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE...
  • Page 302 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 007 Page 2 of 5 B010 BICU and SCU FIRMWARE MODIFICATION FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION LEVEL NUMBER VERSION BICU SP5959 OFF SP5957 Disabled Corrects the following: 4. SMC printout onto undefined paper sizes...
  • Page 303 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 007 Page 3 of 5 B010 BICU and SCU FIRMWARE MODIFICATION FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION LEVEL NUMBER VERSION BICU copy job Software changed so that when the Print Start Trigger is set to "press start key",...
  • Page 304 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 007 Page 4 of 5 B010 BICU and SCU FIRMWARE MODIFICATION FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION LEVEL NUMBER VERSION BICU Mode Number/name Function/ [Setting] 5900 Function Reset Timer Adjusts the Function Reset Timer.
  • Page 305 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 007 Page 5 of 5 B010 BICU and SCU FIRMWARE MODIFICATION FIRMWARE SERIAL FIRMWARE DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION LEVEL NUMBER VERSION BICU Corrects the following: B0105162E B0105172E Oct. ‘02 6.12 Production 1. “SAVIN 4700WD”, “Gestetner A070”, “...
  • Page 306 Updated Information (UP (User Program) Mode) • 5-20 Updated Information (Output Check) • 5-22 through 26 Updated Information (SP Mode Tables) • 5-34 Updated Information (SP Mode Tables) • 5-42 Updated Information (SP Mode Tables)  Copyright 2003 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 307 Rev. 02/2003 LEGEND PRODUCT COMPANY CODE GESTETNER LANIER RICOH SAVIN B010 A070 LW410 AF470W 4700WD DOCUMENTATION HISTORY REV. NO. DATE COMMENTS 9/2001 Original Printing 3/2002 Revised Pages...
  • Page 308 Key Counter Access Set Key code Key Operator Access Auto Off Timer 60 min. AOF (Keep It On) * Optional Hard Disk Installed Enables auto off for Energy Star and should not be changed without the consent of the customer. B010...
  • Page 309 Separation Corona – Leading Edge Plain Paper Separation Corona – Plain Paper Total Counter Anti-condensation Heater Drum Potential Measuring Mode Original Junction Gate Solenoid Original Feed Clutch Original Feed Motor – Forward CIS LED ⇒ Toner Supply Clutch B010 5-20...
  • Page 310 008 2nd Roll, 210 mm/8.5" or 9", Adjusts the 210-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 009 2nd Roll, 297 mm/11" or 12", Adjusts the 297-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] B010 5-22...
  • Page 311 043 2nd Roll, 1189 mm/44" or Adjusts the 1189-mm cut length. 48", Translucent [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 044 2nd Roll, 2000 mm/78", Adjusts the 2000-mm cut length. Translucent [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 5-23 B010...
  • Page 312 078 3rd Roll, 594 mm/22" or 24", Adjusts the 594-mm cut length. Film [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 079 3rd Roll, 841 mm/32" or 34", Adjusts the 841-mm cut length. Film [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] B010 5-24...
  • Page 313 1925 Cut Length Offset Correction This setting corrects for factors that affect paper slippage during feed, such as paper surface characteristics. DFU [0 ~1 / 1 / 1 step] 0: Japanese paper (Factory standard) 1: Other countries paper 5-25 B010...
  • Page 314 The force of this suction could be too great for extremely thin paper. 002 Stand-by Condition Selects the transport fan rotation speed for stand-by mode. Press the appropriate button (30% ~ 100%) B010 5-26...
  • Page 315 008 2nd Roll, 210 mm/8.5" or 9", Adjusts the 210-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 009 2nd Roll, 297 mm/11" or 12", Adjusts the 297-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] B010 5-22...
  • Page 316 043 2nd Roll, 1189 mm/44" or Adjusts the 1189-mm cut length. 48", Translucent [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 044 2nd Roll, 2000 mm/78", Adjusts the 2000-mm cut length. Translucent [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 5-23 B010...
  • Page 317 078 3rd Roll, 594 mm/22" or 24", Adjusts the 594-mm cut length. Film [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] 079 3rd Roll, 841 mm/32" or 34", Adjusts the 841-mm cut length. Film [-10.0 ~ +10.0 / 0.0 / 0.1/step] B010 5-24...
  • Page 318 1925 Cut Length Offset Correction This setting corrects for factors that affect paper slippage during feed, such as paper surface characteristics. DFU [0 ~1 / 1 / 1 step] 0: Japanese paper (Factory standard) 1: Other countries paper 5-25 B010...
  • Page 319 The force of this suction could be too great for extremely thin paper. 002 Stand-by Condition Selects the transport fan rotation speed for stand-by mode. Press the appropriate button (30% ~ 100%) B010 5-26...
  • Page 320 This setting is effective only if the user has selected Photo (Hard Tone) at the operation panel. The zero default setting switches four-value error diffusion off. To weaken the effect, select a low number (e.g. 1), or to strengthen the effect select a higher number (e.g. 3). B010 5-34...
  • Page 321 If this SP is disabled, it cannot be switched on with the UP mode settings. 5965 Restart Copy Function Enables/disables the restart copy function. [0 ~ 1 / 0 / 1 step] 0: Enable 1: Disable B010 5-42...
  • Page 322 To ensure that the gear (AB017539) does not break when the toner cartridge is installed without being shaken, the Toner Hopper Joint Shaft has been changed as shown below. The following parts updates are being issued for all B010 Parts Catalogs. NOTE: Make sure developer does not get into the joint shaft unit assembly when the developer is replaced.
  • Page 323 After reinstalling the Toner Supply Clutch, make sure that the clutch pin has been inserted correctly in the slot. 5. Secure the Toner Supply Unit Plate (1 screw). UNITS AFFECTED: All B010 copiers manufactured after the serial numbers listed below will have the new style parts installed during production. MODEL NAME SERIAL NUMBER...
  • Page 324 Specification: 3.0 +/- 0.5µm. Backgrounding process: With the B010 the grid voltage is set relatively high in order to bring out highlight areas more clearly. The thinner areas at the lower limit of UL specification (2.5µm) are unable to tolerate the higher electrical field applied to the drum surface, causing an electrical leak, which appears as dirty background on the copy surface.
  • Page 325 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 010 ACTION Perform the following, making sure to check the image quality for any improvements after replacing or cleaning any components. If at any point it returns to an acceptable level, there is no need to continue the procedure.
  • Page 326 Backgrounding process: With the B010 the grid voltage is set relatively high in order to bring out highlight areas more clearly. The thinner areas at the lower limit of UL specification (2.5µm) are unable to tolerate the higher electrical field applied to the drum surface, causing an electrical leak, which appears as dirty background on the copy surface.
  • Page 327 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 010 REISSUE ACTION: Perform the following, making sure to check the image quality for any improvements after replacing or cleaning any components. If at any point it returns to an acceptable level, there is no need to continue the procedure.
  • Page 328 RICOH – AFICIO 470W SAVIN – 4700WD SUBJECT: PARTS CATALOG UPDATES GENERAL: The following parts updates are being issued for all B010 Parts Catalogs. • UPDATE 1: DC Motor – To facilitate servicing, the DC Motor service part has been changed to include the harness and gear.
  • Page 329 B0109001 SRAM - STK15C88- 45 (Counter) B0109590 Counter: SRAM - STK15C88- 45 UNITS AFFECTED: All B010 copiers manufactured after the serial numbers listed below will have the new style Counter: SRAM installed during production. MODEL NAME SERIAL NUMBER Gestetner A070...
  • Page 330 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 011 • UPDATE 3: LCD: HVGA – The LCD has been changed due to a vendor change. Please update your parts catalog with the following information. REFERENCE OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 331 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 011 • UPDATE 4: Development Unit – The Development Unit and Toner Hopper Casing have been changed due to parts standardization with another model. Please update your parts catalog with the following information. REFERENCE OLD PART NO.
  • Page 332 When replacing with the modified parts for the first time, they must be installed together as a set. UNITS AFFECTED: All B010 copiers manufactured after the serial numbers listed below will have the new style Guide: Paper: T/S Corona: Middle Left and Right installed during production.
  • Page 333 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 011 • UPDATE 6: HDD– The HDD has been changed because the unit is no longer manufactured by the vendor. Please update your parts catalog with the following information. REFERENCE OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO.
  • Page 334 SUBJECT: HOLDER: PAPER HOLDER: MIDDLE GENERAL: The Holder: Paper Holder: Middle has been changed due to parts standardization with a newer model. The following part update is being issued for all B010 Parts Catalogs. Please update your parts catalog with the following information. REFERENCE OLD PART NO.
  • Page 335 UPDATE 1: Cutter Unit Pulley Gear– The Cutter Unit Pulley Gear was incorrectly listed in the B010 Parts Catalog as Motor Gear –13 and the part number was also incorrect. Please correct your B010 Parts Catalog with the following information.
  • Page 336 Tech Service Bulletin No. B010 – 013 • UPDATE 2: Timing Pulley – 32T – The Timing Pulley – 32T has been registered as a service part. Please update your B010 Parts Catalog with the following information. Item 29: AB030679 Timing Pulley – 32T...
  • Page 337 The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. ⇒ The revised areas have been highlighted by an arrow PAGES: • iiii Updated Information (Table of Contents) • 3-35 Updated Information (IOB,MCU) • 3-47 New Information (Memory Clear Procedure)  Copyright 2004 RICOH Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 338 5.2.2 INITIAL COPIER SETTINGS............5-8 5.3 SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES ............5-10 5.3.1 ENTERING SP MODE..............5-10 5.3.2 HOW TO USE THE SP MODE ............5-11 5.4 TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION ..............5-13 5.5 SOFTWARE, SYSTEM AND COPY SETTING RESET ......5-14 5.5.1 SOFTWARE RESET ..............5-14 B010...
  • Page 339 RAM (contain no data). If these RAMs are installed as B010R950.WMF they are in the B010, the machine IC109 will not function properly. Therefore after mounting the service part NVRAM onto the MCU board, be sure to perform Memory Clear (SP5801), then re- enter the UP/SP mode data manually.
  • Page 340 7) SP4906-091: Edge Data Threshold – Smoothing 7. Perform the following SP Modes: 1) SP4428-002: Image Scan Adjustment 2) SP4960-001: HDD1 Media Check -002: HDD2 Media Check -003: HDD1 Formatting -004: HDD2 Formatting 3) SP3001-002: ID Sensor Initialization 3-47 B010...
  • Page 341 RICOH – AFICIO 470W SAVIN – 4700WD SUBJECT: MIDDLE GUIDE PLATE GENERAL: The following has been changed due to parts standardization. The following part update is being issued for all B010 Parts Catalogs REFERENCE OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 342 GENERAL: The part number and description for the OPC Drum Balancer has changed to parts standardization with the B125. The following part update is being issued for all B010 Parts Catalogs. Please update your parts catalog with the following information.

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