Development Section; Developer Collection - Ricoh A109 Service Manual

8. DEVELOPMENT SECTION

8.1 DEVELOPER COLLECTION

[E]
[D]
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NOTE: The machine must be at the "READY" condition to perform the
developer collection.
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To maintain good color copy quality, the developer replacement
should be performed for all colors at the same time so that all the
developers have similar characteristics.
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For more detailed information concerning the access of SP
modes, refer to section 4 (Service Program Mode Operation).
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Before performing this procedure, place old newspapers on the
floor to keep the customer site clean.
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Collect 2 developers per bag (black and cyan, magenta and
yellow).
1. Open the front door and remove the toner tank unit (2 screws).
2. Place the developer collection bag [A] to the hooks [B] on the copiers
frame.
3. Turn on the front safety switch using the accessory switch actuator. Wait
until the machine is at the 'READY' condition.
4. Swing the Stopper bracket [C] then pull the collection cover [D] of the
desired development unit. Developer will fall into the bag.
NOTE: For black developer, shift the lever [E] instead of the stopper
bracket [C].
5. Enter SP mode and open SP Test Mode P-6, No. 209 (Developer
Collection) [F].
FSM
[B]
[D]
[C]
[A]
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