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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued: 23-Mar-10 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179001c RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Network DocBox K.Hamada From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/5 Reissued: 10-May-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179002i RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Network Support T. Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/5 Reissued: 10-May-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179002i Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected 7. The device might lose network connectivity if SSDP is enabled. Network connectivity could be temporarily restored after a power cycle. 7.34 IMPORTANT: When you update to this version of Network Support(ver.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/5 Reissued: 10-May-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179002i Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected 3. Specific versions of SSL or TLS (SSLv2, SSLv3, or TLSv1) can now be enabled/disabled using Web Image Monitor. The setting can be configured from either of the following locations: Configuration >...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 4/5 Reissued: 10-May-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179002i Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected 2. After a job consisting of a multiple of exactly 8KB (8192 bytes) is submitted via IPP, the device will no longer accept any more jobs until rebooted. 3.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 5/5 Reissued: 10-May-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179002i Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected The device is connected via Wireless LAN. 9. If WPA2 is configured for a device, the Access Log List in WSDM ver 2.x will always show the WPA Encryption Method as TKIP and never as CCMP (AES), regardless of actual settings.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Reissued: 17-Nov-10 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179004c RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Web Support T. Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 17-Nov-10 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179004c Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected Specific versions of SSL or TLS (SSLv2, SSLv3, or TLSv1) can now be enabled/disabled using Web Image Monitor. The setting can be configured from either of the following locations: - Configuration >...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued: 06-Jan-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179005e RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Engine T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification:...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179006e RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Option PCL T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179006e Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected 1.05 Symptom corrected: Every object on the page is shifted in one direction. This problem only affected HP- GL/2 jobs. 1.04 Other changes: 1.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued: 01- Sep-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179007c RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: PS3/PDF T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/5 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179008k RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected or added. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Printer T. Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/5 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179008k Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected number of pages in the current copy. Instead the device will return the total number of pages for all copies. 1.18 IMPORTANT: When you update to this version of Printer(ver.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/5 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179008k Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected IPDS jobs are cancelled if submitted to a tray whose paper type is configured as a "User Paper Type". A form is assigned to a tray (Web Image Monitor > Configuration > Printer > Basic Settings >...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 4/5 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179008k Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected 1.14 Symptom corrected: 1. Jobs smaller than 2Kb cause slow printing if the Printer Language is AUTO. 2. A jam or other minor error affecting an IPDS job might cause the device to stall. 3.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 5/5 Reissued: 26-Apr-11 Model: Date: Al-P1 13-Mar-08 .: RG179008k Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected Maintenance > Image Density Adjustment) appears to revert to default after a power cycle. Though the default value is shown if viewed in the operation panel, the actual value used by the machine is correct.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Reissued: 20-Jul-12 Model: Date: Model Al-P1 21-Apr-08 .: RG179009g RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected or added. Subject: Prepared by: Firmware Release Note: Option IPDS T. Hirakawa From: 1st Tech Service Sect., MFP/Printer Tech Service Dept Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 20-Jul-12 Model: Date: Model Al-P1 21-Apr-08 .: RG179009g Version Modified Points or Symptom Corrected DBCS (Double Byte Character Sets) IMB (IntelligentMail Barcodes) 4.739 Symptom corrected: The simplex pages of mixed simplex/duplex IPDS jobs will be printed on the wrong side of the page.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Reissued: 09-Oct-09 Model: Date: No.: Al-P1 23-May-08 RG179010b RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected or added. Subject: Prepared by: IPDS Option Release K. Hamada From: 2nd Tech Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued: 09-Oct-09 Model: Date: No.: Al-P1 23-May-08 RG179010b 3. Loosen the screw and remove the SD card slot cover at an angle ( x 1). 4. Insert the IPDS SD Card into Slot 1 (Upper slot) until it clicks. Important: - Pushing on the SD Card releases it for removal.
echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Model Al-P1 Date: No.: 3-Jun-08 RG179011 Subject: Prepared by: SC866(SD card error 1) K. Hamada From: 2nd Tech Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety...
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odification ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 17-Aug-09 RG179012 Modified Article: Prepared by: Filter K. Hamada From: 2nd Tech. Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change Other To facilitate assembly To improve reliability To meet standards Modification: Part standardization Product Safety...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 8-Sep-09 RG179014 Subject: Prepared by: Duplex jam or Z-fold jam K. Hamada From: 2nd Tech Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 8-Sep-09 RG179014 Affected Units This issue affects the following Model Al-P1 mainframes: Model Name Code Serial Number Al-P1 G179-11 (No affected units) G179-17 (No affected units) G179-22 S3796400001 to S3796400034 G179-27 S3796400035 to S3796500381...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/14 Reissued:19-Oct-09 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 01-Sept-09 RG179013a RTB Reissue The chapter “Installation of Card Authentication Package ” and “Updating Enhanced Locked Print NX Application and Filter” have been modified. Subject: Prepared by: Card Authentication Package V1.3 Installation / K.
PAGE: 2/14 Installation Overview There are several combinations for using "Card Authentication Package" and "Enhanced Locked Print NX". Embedded Type A: This is for a customer who wants to use "Card Authentication Package" and "Enhance Locked Print NX". Embedded Type B: This is for a customer who wants to use only "Card Authentication Package".
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PAGE: 3/14 Installation of Card Authentication Package "Working with the Machine" 1. Install a card reader device in a suitable location. 2. Connect the USB cable from the card reader device to the USB slot of the target machine. ・ The position of the USB slot may vary depending on the machine. 3.
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PAGE: 4/14 11. Run the Web Image Monitor for the target machine. 12. Ask a machine administrator to login to the target machine with the login name and password of the machine’s administrator. 13. Press “Configuration” in the main display. 14.
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PAGE: 5/14 15. Select “Local File” button and select a SDK application file that you want to install then press “Display Extended Feature List” Make sure that the correct application file name and folder. Please refer to the table on page 3. 16.
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PAGE: 6/14 18. Press “Install”. 19. Check the information for the installed SDK application. 20. Press “OK” to complete this installation. 21. If you want to install other SDK application, perform from step 15.
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PAGE: 7/14 22. Press "Administrator Tools” in the mail view. 23. Input an appropriate value of the Heap size (see the table below) then press “Apply”. Required heap size for the "Copy Extended Feature" depends on a combination of installed applications. For details, refer to the table below. ELP-NX GlobalScan NX Required Heap Size...
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PAGE: 8/14 29. Select “Address Book” 30. Select Registration No. and press “Change”. 31. Select “JavaTM/X” and press “OK”. 32. Turn the target machine off and on.
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PAGE: 9/14 Uninstallation Uninstalling Card Authentication Package 1. Turn on the target machine. 2. Deactivate "Card Authentication Package" and "Enhanced Locked Print-NX Application" with the Remote Manager. For details, see "Deactivation" in the "Embedded Software Remote Manager Installation/Activation Guide". Before uninstalling activated SDK applications, deactivation must be done. Otherwise, the product key will be wasted.
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PAGE: 10/14 Remote Updating Procedure Updating Card Authentication Package First update the Java VM Platform if the Java VM Platform and Card Authentication Package are supposed to be updated at the same time. 1. Ask a machine administrator to disable the Card Authentication Package with the operation panel.
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PAGE: 11/14 Updating Enhanced Locked Print NX Application and Filter Enhanced Locked Print NX Application 1. Prepare the applications related to the “Enhanced Locked Print NX Package” on your PC. 2. Unzip the zip file of the “D4900001.zip”. 3. Open the "readme.html" from unzipped file. 4.
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PAGE: 12/14 successfully updated to the target version, and that this application is operating normally. Enhanced Locked Print NX Filter The update procedure is the same as the installation procedure (see page 3 of this document).
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PAGE: 13/14 Appendix Matrix of Available Installation/Activation Tools Installation Remote Action SD Card Destination Manager Installation Target Activation Machine Version Up Activation Installation CAP-ES Server Activation Installation ELP-NX Target Activation Machine Version Up Activation Installation ELP-NX Target Activation Filter Machine Version Up Activation CAP: Card Authentication Package Embedded Type...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/5 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 21-Dec-09 RG179015 Subject: Prepared by: Dirty Background K. Hamada From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Other (...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/5 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 21-Dec-09 RG179015 Action In The Field: If the symptom is reported, do the following four procedures. I. Cleaning the pathway for recycled toner inside the PCDU 1. Turn the machine main power OFF. 2.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/5 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 21-Dec-09 RG179015 II. Cleaning the development roller surface IMPORTANT: You do not need to replace the development roller. This symptom can be solved by performing the four procedures in this RTB. 1. Remove the two screws and open the PCDU as shown below. 2.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 4/5 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 21-Dec-09 RG179015 5. Rotate the development roller in the direction of the arrow until the section you cleaned is no longer visible. Repeat Step 4 for this section of the roller surface. 6.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 5/5 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 21-Dec-09 RG179015 IV. Set the following SP modes to the values shown. SP Mode: Set to this value: SP 2201-01 (Development Bias): 560(default) SP 2201-02 (Development Bias for ID sensor pattern): 400(default) Note: For high-CV users (APV: 30K or more), set this SP to a value of 460.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 12-Feb-10 RG179016 Subject: Toner Handle Prepared by: K. Hamada From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Other (...
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MAC Address Change Notification Overview: The number of available MAC address codes used on Ricoh MFP/LPs has been depleted. Therefore, a new vendor code has been assigned to all affected models. The part number of the PCB used on the G179 was changed as follows:...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued:29-Nov-10 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 22-Nov-10 RG179017a Web Smart DeviceMonitor The device is detected as another vendor's product. RC Gate S The device is detected as another vendor's product. The issues described above have been resolved by the following update versions, which have already been released to the field.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Reissued:21-Dec-10 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 17-Dec-10 RG179018a RTB Reissue The items in bold italics were corrected or added. Subject: Prepared by: Service manual correction T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Reissued:21-Dec-10 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 17-Dec-10 RG179018a 9:Argkle Pattern Small 22:Two Beam Density Pattern 10:Argyle Pattern Large 23:Full Dot Pattern 11:Independent Pattern (1 dot) 24:All White Pattern 12:Independent Pattern (2 dot) [0 to 15 / 15 / 1] 002 Density Set the density of the test pattern which is output in SP2109- 001.This SP is not used for the Grayscale patterns.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued:13-Jun-11 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 03-Mar-11 RG179019a RTB Reissue The items in bold italics were corrected or added. Subject: Parts catalog correction Prepared by: T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Part information Action required Mechanical...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: AL-P1 01-Apr-11 .: RG179020 Subject: Prepared by: Service manual correction T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Tier 2...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: AL-P1 Date: No.: 20-Apr-11 RG179021 Subject: Prepared by: T.Hirakawa Parts information From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Other ( Tier 2...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 12-May-11 RG179022 Subject: Part catalog correction Prepared by: T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Other (...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/7 Model: Date: No.: Model AL-C1 19-Apr-12 RD009064 Subject: Prepared by: Part information Takuya Hirakawa From: 1st Tech Service Sect., MFP/P Tech Service Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other (...
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Check: 1. Is the customer Suggest improvements: using Ricoh genuine Suggest a change in the office #1. Replace parts or units products and parts? layout to better use the #2. Use a different type of paper 2.
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Action referenced in the Flowchart above: A. Responding to the Customer 1. The first step in handling an inquiry about Ricoh device odor is to explain the following to the customer: Ricoh takes our customers’ health and the health of our planet very seriously. This is highlighted by the fact that Ricoh products receive the German “Blue Angel”...
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RD009064 B. Room ventilation While Ricoh devices are certified as safe, ventilation in some offices can allow even the safe levels of *VOC produced by Ricoh devices to build to levels that produce strong odors and health effects. In such cases, it is necessary to improve the ventilation of the immediate environment in which the Ricoh device is installed, in order to reduce particle concentration levels.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 5/7 Model: Date: No.: Model AL-C1 19-Apr-12 RD009064 Attaching the rear filter: Clean the exterior cover around the rear exhaust area using a cloth. Important: Make sure to thoroughly clean the contact area for the double-sided tape. Attach the rear deodorizing filter as shown in the photo below.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 6/7 Model: Date: No.: Model AL-C1 19-Apr-12 RD009064 Attaching the fusing exhaust deodorizing filter: Clean the exterior cover around the fusing exhaust area using a cloth. Important: Make sure to thoroughly clean the contact area for the double-sided tape. Attach the fusing exhaust deodorizing filter as shown in the photo below.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 7/7 Model: Date: No.: Model AL-C1 19-Apr-12 RD009064 D. Limitations of the deodorizing filters The following limitations exist with these filters: If the temperature of the installation environment is 29C (84.2F) or higher: Continuous printing/copying should be limited to a maximum of 38 minutes The Auto Off Timer should be set to its default value (60 minutes) This is because when the temperature is this high, the properties and behavior of the toner change, and image quality issues begin to occur.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: AL-P1 13-Jan-11 .: RG179023 Subject: Prepared by: Printer Service Mode T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other ( Service Manual Revision...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Reissued:10-Apr-12 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 28-Jun-11 RG179024a RTB Reissue The items in bold italics were corrected. Subject: Parts catalog correction Prepared by: T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 11-Jul-11 RG179025 Subject: Prepared by: Part Information T.Hirakawa From: 1st Overseas Tech Support Sec., 1st PQM Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Other ( Tier 2...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/2 Model: Date: No.: AL-C2 05-Mar-14 RD129048 Subject: Prepared by: Part Catalog Correction M.Yoneda From: 2nd Tech Service Sect., MFP/P Tech Service Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety Other (...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/2 Model: Date: No.: AL-C2 05-Mar-14 RD129048 New method: - Co-fastening ribs were added to the guide plate (index #3 below). - This guide plate and registration lower guide plate (index #12) are fastened to each other using a screw (after the shaft is attached).
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/4 Reissued:26-Sep-14 Model: Date: No.: AL-C2b 14-Mar-14 RD129049a RTB Reissue The items in bold italics were corrected or added. Subject: Prepared by: Parts change and addition information. Y.Saitoh From: 2nd Tech Service Sect., MFP/P Tech Service Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/4 Reissued:26-Sep-14 Model: Date: No.: AL-C2b 14-Mar-14 RD129049a 29** is added. 30** is added. Part number is changed Part number is changed This is deleted. 24** and 25** are added Instead, 26** and 27** and for [1]. 28** are added for [2].
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/4 Reissued:26-Sep-14 Model: Date: No.: AL-C2b 14-Mar-14 RD129049a For details of [1], please refer to the following pictures. [A] and [B] are the variable brake. For details of [2], please refer to the following picture. One-way clutch method was used before. Ratchet method is used after.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/4 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 27-Jan-15 RG179026 Subject: Prepared by: Parts change and addition information. A.Ishida From: 2nd Tech Service Sect., MFP/P Tech Service Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Product Safety...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 2/4 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 27-Jan-15 RG179026 29** is added. 30** is added. Part number is changed Part number is changed This is deleted. 24** and 25** are added Instead, 26** and 27** and for [1]. 28** are added for [2].
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 3/4 Model: Date: No.: AL-P1 27-Jan-15 RG179026 [1] Variable brake [A] and [B] are the variable brake. [2]: One way clutch method One-way clutch method is before. Ratchet method is after. One-way clutch method Ratchet method Action to take on MIF: Please install a new cleaning unit (p/n: ) when a cleaning web issue occurs, D1294304...
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 1/7 Model: Date: No.: AL-P2 29-Jun -17 RM132023 Subject: Prepared by: Part information Takuya Hirakawa From: 1st Tech Service Sect., MFP/P Tech Service Dept. Troubleshooting Part information Action required Classification: Mechanical Electrical Service manual revision Paper path Transmit/receive Retrofit information Other (...
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Check: 1. Is the customer Suggest improvements: using Ricoh genuine Suggest a change in the office #1. Replace parts or units products and parts? layout to better use the #2. Use a different type of paper 2.
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RM132023 Action referenced in the Flowchart above: A. Responding to the Customer 1. The first step in handling an inquiry about Ricoh device odor is to explain the following to the customer: Ricoh takes our customers’ health and the health of our planet very seriously. This is highlighted by the fact that Ricoh products receive the German “Blue Angel”...
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RM132023 B. Room ventilation While Ricoh devices are certified as safe, ventilation in some offices can allow even the safe levels of *VOC produced by Ricoh devices to build to levels that produce strong odors and health effects. In such cases, it is necessary to improve the ventilation of the immediate environment in which the Ricoh device is installed, in order to reduce particle concentration levels.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 5/7 Model: Date: No.: AL-P2 29-Jun -17 RM132023 Attaching the rear filter: Clean the exterior cover around the rear exhaust area using a cloth. Important: Make sure to thoroughly clean the contact area for the double-sided tape. Attach the rear deodorizing filter as shown in the photo below.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 6/7 Model: Date: No.: AL-P2 29-Jun -17 RM132023 Attaching the fusing exhaust deodorizing filter: Clean the exterior cover around the fusing exhaust area using a cloth. Important: Make sure to thoroughly clean the contact area for the double-sided tape. Attach the fusing exhaust deodorizing filter as shown in the photo below.
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echnical ulletin PAGE: 7/7 Model: Date: No.: AL-P2 29-Jun -17 RM132023 D. Limitations of the deodorizing filters The following limitations exist with these filters: If the temperature of the installation environment is 29C (84.2F) or higher: Continuous printing/copying should be limited to a maximum of 38 minutes ...