Ricoh V-C3 D081 Field Service Manual page 367

2. Check the attachment of the bottle at the affected PCU and make sure that the tape was removed.
3. If the tape has been removed, do Procedure 2
Procedure 2
Do this procedure only after you have done Procedure 1 immediately above.
If all tapes have been removed but developer remains in one or more bottles, do the procedure below.
1. Do SP3814-1 to 6 for the color of whichever PCU is to be filled with developer..
2. Hold the bottle to prevent it from coming off, then tap the bottle gently a few times.
3. Open the front door then switch on the main power switch.
• The door must be open.
4. When you see the door open message on the screen, close the door.
5. Wait about 40. sec. until the SC code appears on the screen, then turn off the power switch.
6. Repeat this procedure until the bottle becomes empty.
7. After 10 attempts if the bottle is still not empty, do procedure 3 below.
Procedure 3
The developer has probably clogged inside the bottle, so you must remove the developer bottle and the
PCU. Do this procedure only after you have done Procedures 1 and 2 immediately above.
• The initial process control self-check (process control after the prescribed idle time and MUSIC) is
disabled after SP3814 (Developer Fill) is executed and will remain disabled until after SP3801 (TD
Sensor Initialization) or SP3811 (Developer Setup) are executed.
1. Cover the toner bottle with a plastic bag, and seal the mouth of the bag (1) with your hand.
2. Remove the bottle (2).
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