Ricoh M281 Series Service Manual page 472

Service Call 501-582
SC No. Type
SC540-02 D
D255/D256/M281/M282
Error Name/Error Condition/Major Cause/Solution
Fusing Pressure Release Motor Error 2
The position detection sensor is not detected for 30 seconds
consecutively after the fusing pressure release motor is
activated.

Connector defective or disconnected

Drive transmission of the fusing pressure release motor
defective

Fusing pressure release motor defective

Connect-Left PCB defective

IOB defective

Connector defective or disconnected
Reconnect the following connectors. Then perform a
conduction inspection. If there is no conduction, replace the
connector.

Fusing Pressure Release Motor – Connect-Left PCB
connector

Connect-Left PCB – IOB connector

Drive transmission of the fusing pressure release motor
defective
Check the gears. If any gears are damaged, replace them.

Fusing pressure release motor defective
Replace the fusing pressure release motor.

Connect-Left PCB defective
Replace the Connect-Left PCB.

IOB defective
Replace the IOB.
6-34 SM