Ricoh M281 Series Service Manual page 469

SC No. Type
SC505-02 D
SM
Error Name/Error Condition/Major Cause/Solution
Paper Feed Tray Error (Tray 5)
The error signal is detected for 2 seconds consecutively after
the paper feed motor is activated.

Connector defective or disconnected

Drive transmission of the paper feed motor defective

Paper feed motor defective

Main board defective

Connector defective or disconnected
Reconnect the following connector. Then perform a
conduction inspection. If there is no conduction, replace the
connector.

Paper Feed Motor – Main Board connector

Drive transmission of the paper feed motor defective
Check the gears. If any gears are damaged, replace them.

Paper feed motor defective
Replace the paper feed motor.

Main board defective
Replace the main board.
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