Cleaning Blade - Ricoh Neptune-P1 Service Manual

3. Replacement and Adjustment
• Do SP2923 (Cleaning Blade Replace Mode). This applies toner to the drum and blade to decrease
friction between the drum and the cleaning blade. If you do this, scratches on the drum or a bent
cleaning blade are less possible to occur.
• Do SP3001-2 to initialize the ID sensor.
• Be sure to tighten the hexagonal lock screws in the drum gear.
• Set the cleaning-blade release lever to the right.

Cleaning Blade

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1. Cleaning blade [A] ( x 2, springs x 2)
Reinstallation
After you replace the cleaning blade:
• Do SP2923. This applies toner to the drum and blade to decrease friction between the drum and the
cleaning blade. If you do this, scratches on the drum or a bent cleaning blade are less possible to
occur.
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