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It is the reader's responsibility when discussing the information contained within this document to maintain a level of confidentiality that is in the best interest of Ricoh Americas Corporation and its member companies. NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FASHION AND DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION.
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Ricoh Technical Training Program. Untrained uncertified users utilizing information contained in this service manual to repair or modify Ricoh equipment risk personal injury, damage to property or loss of warranty protection. Ricoh Americas Corporation...
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LEGEND PRODUCT COMPANY CODE GESTETNER LANIER RICOH SAVIN M018 SP C231SF SP C231SF Aficio SP C231SF SP C231SF M019 SP C232SF SP C232SF Aficio SP C232SF SP C232SF DOCUMENTATION HISTORY REV. NO. DATE COMMENTS 02/2009 Original Printing...
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4.6.5 ITB (IMAGE TRANSFER BELT) CONTACT SENSOR ....4-22 4.6.6 TM (TONER MARK) SENSOR BASE ..........4-23 4.6.7 WASTE TONER BOTTLE SET SENSOR........4-24 4.6.8 WASTE TONER OVERFLOW SENSOR ........4-26 4.7 PAPER TRANSFER................. 4-27 4.7.1 TRANSFER UNIT ................4-27 4.7.2 TRANSFER ROLLER ..............4-28 M018/M019...
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4.11.6 LSU FAN MOTOR ................ 4-49 4.11.7 ID CHIP BOARD ................4-50 4.11.8 PSU ....................4-52 Fuse ....................4-54 4.11.9 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY BOARD ......4-54 4.11.10 TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR........4-55 4.11.11 DUPLEX MOTOR............... 4-56 4.11.12 SPEAKER .................. 4-57 4.11.13 EEPROM..................4-58 M018/M019...
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5.2 CONFIGURATION PAGE INFORMATION ..........5-2 5.2.1 OVERVIEW..................5-2 To Print the Configuration Page/ Maintenance Page ......5-2 5.3 FIRMWARE UPDATING ................5-3 5.3.1 CHECKING THE MACHINE FIRMWARE VERSION......5-3 5.3.2 UPDATING THE CONTROLLER FIRMWARE ......... 5-3 Preparation................... 5-3 Updating Procedure ................5-4 M018/M019...
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6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..............6-1 6.2 IMAGE PROBLEMS................... 6-2 6.2.1 OVERVIEW..................6-2 6.2.2 CHECKING A SAMPLE PRINTOUT..........6-3 Printer Driver Setting for Printing a Sample.......... 6-4 M018/M019 SERVICE MANUAL APPENDICES SEE M018/M019 SERVICE MANUAL APPENDICES SECTION FOR DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS M018/M019...
Read This First Safety Notices Important Safety Notices Prevention of Physical Injury Before disassembling or assembling parts of the machine and peripherals, make sure that the machine power cord is unplugged. The wall outlet should be near the machine and easily accessible. If any adjustment or operation check has to be made with exterior covers off or open while the main switch is turned on, keep hands away from electrified or mechanically driven components.
To prevent a fire or explosion, keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and aerosols. A fire or an explosion might occur. The Controller board on the MF model contains a lithium battery. The danger of explosion exists if a battery of this type is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Symbols, Abbreviations and Trademarks This manual uses several symbols and abbreviations. The meaning of those symbols and abbreviations are as follows: See or Refer to Clip ring Screw Connector Clamp E-ring Short Edge Feed Long Edge Feed Trademarks ® ® ®...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS REVISION HISTORY Page Date Added/Updated/New None...
Specifications 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS See "Appendices" for the following information: "General Specifications" "Supported Paper Sizes" M018/M019...
This drives the black AIO and the ITB (Image Transfer Belt). Duplex Motor: This drives the paper exit roller and the duplex roller. Transport/Fusing Motor: This drives the fusing unit, paper feed roller, registration roller and paper exit roller via the paper feed clutch, registration clutch and gears. M018/M019...
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This transfers drive from the transport/ fusing motor to the paper feed roller. Agitator Motor: This moves the agitators in the waste toner bottle. ITB Contact Motor: This moves the ITB into contact with and away from the color OPCs. M018/M019...
Guidance for Those Who are Familiar with Predecessor Products 1.4 GUIDANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH PREDECESSOR PRODUCTS The M018/M019 series models are similar to the G181/G183/G184 series. If you have experience with those products, the following information will be of help when you read this manual.
Put the machine on a strong, level base. (Inclination on any side must be no more than 5 mm.) Do not put the machine in areas with strong vibrations. 2.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL Front to back: Within 5 mm (0.2") of level Right to left: Within 5 mm (0.2") of level M018/M019...
2.1.3 MACHINE SPACE REQUIREMENT Put the machine near the power source with these clearances: Left side: Over 20 cm (7.9") Rear: Over 20 cm (7.9") Right side: Over 10 cm (4") Front: Over 70 cm (27.5") Top: Over 24 cm (9.5") M018/M019...
220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz: More than 6 A (for Europe/ Asia) Permitted voltage fluctuation: 10% Do not set anything on the power cord. 2.1.5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for details about installing the machine. M018/M019...
4. REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT 4.1 BEFORE YOU START If there are printer jobs in the machine, print out all jobs in the printer buffer. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before you do the procedures in this section. M018/M019...
Exterior Covers 4.3 EXTERIOR COVERS Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before you do the procedures in this section. 4.3.1 REAR COVER Rear tray cover [A] Rear cover [B] ( x 2) M018/M019...
Exterior Covers 4.3.2 OPERATION PANEL Open the top cover [A]. Open the front cover [B]. Front harness cover [C] ( x 1) Operation panel [D] ( x 1, x 1) M018/M019...
Right cover [A] ( x 4) Top front screw: M3x8, others: M4x10 4.3.4 LEFT COVER Rear cover ( p.4-3) Operation panel ( p.4-4) Left cover [A] ( x 3, hook at arrow mark) Top front screw: M3x8, others: M4x10 M018/M019...
4.3.5 FRONT COVER UNIT Rear cover ( p.4-3) Operation panel ( p.4-4) Transfer unit ( p.4-27) Right cover ( p.4-5) Cover link gear unit [A] ( x 2) Release the belt [B] Front cover unit [C] ( x 4) M018/M019...
Rear cover ( p.4-3) Controller box cover ( p.4-43 "Controller Board") Remove the controller bracket ( p.4-45 "EGB (Engine Board)") Disconnect the three harnesses from CN301, 302 and 303 on the EGB ( x 3). Open the top cover [A]. M018/M019...
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Remove the springs [D] (left side and right side). Stoppers [C] ( x 2 each; left side and right side) Remove the laser optics housing unit [E] from the top cover and place it on the main body. M018/M019...
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Always use two hands when carrying the laser optics housing unit. Be sure not to drop the laser optics housing unit. 10. Take out the harnesses [F] ( x 1). 11. Pull out the harnesses from the rear side. 12. Remove the laser optics housing unit. M018/M019 4-10...
Mode" > "Engine Maintenance" > "LSU Adjustment"). Close the front cover. Execute "Color Registration" in the "Engine Maintenance" menu. Adjust the registration settings for each tray and for the front and rear sides of the paper with the "Engine Maintenance" menu if necessary. 4-11 M018/M019...
Disconnect the fusing connector [A] and remove the fusing relay harness [B] (hooks). Fusing harness guide [C] ( x 2) Disconnect the connectors shown by arrows in the above picture and release all harnesses on the harness guide [D]. 4-13 M018/M019...
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4) Interlock switch base ( Interlock Switches) Controller bracket ( p.4-43 "Controller Board") Disconnect the connector (CN305) on the EGB. LSU fan motor base [E] ( x 2, x 1) 10. Drive unit [F] ( x 4) M018/M019 4-14...
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AIO Cartridge 11. Drive unit guide [G] ( x 3) 12. Black AIO gear [H] (snap ring x 1) 13. Black AIO motor [I] ( x 3) 4-15 M018/M019...
AIO Cartridge 4.5.3 COLOR AIO MOTOR Drive unit ( p.4-13 "Black AIO Motor") Drive unit guide [A] ( x 3) Color AIO gears [B] (ring stopper x 1 each) Color AIO motor [C] ( x 3) M018/M019 4-16...
Remove all the AIO cartridges ( p.4-12). Transfer unit ( p.4-27) Pull out the waste toner bottle [A]. Release the hook [B] under the guide plate. Move the guide plate [C] underneath the fusing unit to the left, and then remove it. 4-17 M018/M019...
Execute "Reset Transfer Unit Life Counter" with the "Engine Maintenance" menu. Close the front cover. Execute "Trans. Belt Adjust" with the "Engine Maintenance" menu. Adjust the registration settings for each tray and for the front and rear sides of the paper with the "Engine Maintenance" menu if necessary. M018/M019 4-18...
The ITB cleaning unit contains waste toner. When removing the ITB cleaning unit, put it on a sheet of paper. Image transfer belt unit ( p.4-17) Left handle [A] (hook, bushing x 1) Right handle [B] (hook, bushing x 1) ITB cleaning unit [C] ( x 2) 4-19 M018/M019...
Image Transfer 4.6.3 AGITATOR MOTOR Right cover ( p.4-5) Motor bracket [A] ( x 2) Agitator motor assembly [B] ( x 1, x 1) Agitator motor [C] ( x 2) M018/M019 4-20...
Image Transfer 4.6.4 ITB (IMAGE TRANSFER BELT) CONTACT MOTOR Agitator motor ( p.4-20) Release the wire [A]. ITB contact motor assembly [B] ( x 1, x 1) ITB contact motor [C] ( x 2) 4-21 M018/M019...
Image Transfer 4.6.5 ITB (IMAGE TRANSFER BELT) CONTACT SENSOR Right cover ( p.4-5) High voltage power supply board ( p.4-54) ITB contact sensor assembly [A] ( x 1, x 1) ITB contact sensor [B] (hooks) M018/M019 4-22...
Slide the ITB unit to the front side or remove it. Rear cover ( p.4-5) Controller box cover ( p.4-43 "Controller Board") Controller bracket ( p.4-45 "EGB (Engine Board)") Disconnect CN306 on the EGB ( x 1). Harness cover [A] (hook) TM sensor base [B] 4-23 M018/M019...
Image Transfer 4.6.7 WASTE TONER BOTTLE SET SENSOR Remove all AIO cartridges. ( p.4-12) Image transfer belt unit ( p.4-17) EGB ( p.4-45) Remove two screws [A] for the waste toner sensor base. Waste toner sensor base [B] M018/M019 4-24...
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Remove the mylar fixing three hooks of the waste toner bottle set sensor. Waste toner bottle set sensor [C] (hooks, x 1) When reinstalling the waste toner bottle set sensor, connect it to the white connector of the harness. 4-25 M018/M019...
"Waste Toner Bottle Set Sensor") Remove the mylar fixing three hooks of the waste toner bottle set sensor. Waste toner overflow sensor [A] (hooks, x 1) When reinstalling the waste toner overflow sensor, connect it to the black connector of the harness. M018/M019 4-26...
Paper Transfer 4.7.2 TRANSFER ROLLER Transfer Unit ( p.4-27) Release the two hooks [A] at both sides of the transfer unit. Open the transfer roller unit [B] and remove it. M018/M019 4-28...
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Paper Transfer Transfer roller assembly [C] ( x 2) Release the holder [D] at the left side of the transfer roller unit (hook). Transfer roller [E] 4-29 M018/M019...
2, gear x 2, bushing x 2) Reassembling the registration roller unit When installing the tension spring, make sure that the tension spring correctly hooks onto the bushing of the registration idle roller as shown above [A]. M018/M019 4-30...
Paper Transfer 4.7.5 REGISTRATION CLUTCH Rear cover ( p.4-3) Left cover ( p.4-5) Transport/Fusing motor ( p.4-35) Registration clutch [A] ( x 1) M018/M019 4-32...
Right cover ( p.4-5) Left cover ( p.4-5) Disconnect the connectors [A] (hook) [B]. The sponge [C] clamps the harness. Install this sponge in the same position after reinstalling the fusing unit. Fusing unit [D] ( x 2) 4-33 M018/M019...
Fusing lamp [B] ( x 2, ground cable x 1) When Reinstalling the Fusing Lamp The terminal [A], which shows the voltage and power ratings, must be placed at the left side of the fusing unit (fusing cable side). M018/M019 4-34...
Left cover ( p.4-5) Disconnect the fusing connector [A] (hook). Fusing harness guide [B] ( x 2) Duplex timing belt [C] Transport/Fusing motor assembly [D] ( x 3, x 3, ground plate x 1) Transport/Fusing motor [E] ( x 3) 4-35 M018/M019...
Paper Feed 4.9 PAPER FEED 4.9.1 PAPER FEED CLUTCH Rear cover ( p.4-3) Left cover ( p.4-5) Disconnect the fusing relay harness [A] (hook). Paper feed clutch [B] ( x 1, x 1) M018/M019 4-36...
Close the top cover and front cover. Pull out the tray. Stand the machine with the rear side facing the table. Slide the paper feed shaft [A] to the left side ( x 2). 10. Paper feed roller [B] (hook) 4-37 M018/M019...
Push down the bottom plate [A]. Separation pad [B] (hooks, spring x 1) When reinstalling the separation pad, make sure that the mylar [C] is not placed under the separation pad. The right side image above shows incorrect installation. M018/M019 4-38...
Paper Feed 4.9.4 PAPER END SENSOR Rear cover ( p.4-3) Right cover ( p.4-5) High voltage power supply board ( p.4-54) Paper end sensor assembly [A] ( x 1) Paper end sensor [B] (hooks) 4-39 M018/M019...
Operation panel ( p.4-4) Remove the bushing [A] ( x 1) Move the bushing [B] to the left side ( x 1). Paper exit roller [B] Remove the four exit guides [D], gear [E] ( x 1) and bushing [F]. M018/M019 4-40...
Paper Exit When reinstalling the paper exit roller Make sure that the ground wire [A] from the discharge sheet touches the ground plate [B] on the machine after reinstalling the paper exit roller. 4-41 M018/M019...
Rear cover ( p.4-3) Right cover ( p.4-5) Right bracket [A] ( x 3: M3x8, x 1 [B]: M4x10) Mylar [C] This mylar is necessary for reinstalling the paper exit sensor. Paper exit sensor [D] (hooks, x 1) M018/M019 4-42...
Electrical Components Main controller board [C] (flat cable x 1, all x 6) The photo above left shows the M019, and the photo above right shows the M018. PDL Board (M019 only) Rear cover ( p.4-3) Controller box cover (see "p.4-43 "Main Controller Board "" above) Interface bracket (see "p.4-43 "Main Controller Board ""...
Interlock switch base [B] ( x 4, all Remove all the connectors after the interlock switch base has been removed. Two interlock switches [C] at the outside of the base and one interlock switch [D] at the inside of the base (hooks) 4-47 M018/M019...
Interlock switch base ( p.4-47 "Interlock Switches") Fusing fan base [A] ( x 2, x 1) Fusing fan motor [B] (hooks, x 1) Install the fusing fan motor with its decal facing the outside of the machine. M018/M019 4-48...
Electrical Components 4.11.6 LSU FAN MOTOR Operation panel ( p.4-4) Rear cover ( p.4-3) Left cover ( p.4-5) LSU fan motor [A] (hooks, x 1) Install the LSU fan motor with its decal facing the outside of the machine. 4-49 M018/M019...
Electrical Components 4.11.7 ID CHIP BOARD Operation panel ( p.4-4) Rear cover ( p.4-3) Left cover ( p.4-5) Controller bracket ( p.4-43 "Controller Board") Disconnect the connector (CN305) on the EGB. Interlock switch base ( p.4-47 " M018/M019 4-50...
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"Fusing Fan Motor") Drive unit ( p.4-13 "Black AIO Motor") Take the harnesses aside around the LSU fan base [A]. 10. LSU fan base [A] ( x 2, x 1) 11. ID Chip Board [B] ( x 3) 4-51 M018/M019...
LSU fan base ( p.4-49 "LSU Fan Motor") PSU guide [A] ( x 3) Power cord bracket [B] ( x 2) Ground cable [C] ( x 1) Power switch assembly [D] (washer screw [a] x 2, x 1, x 2) M018/M019 4-52...
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There are two types of PSUs for this model. Do not install a wrong PSU in the machine. PSU that has yellow [a] on the transistor is for NA models and PSU that has green [b] on the transistor is for EU models. 4-53 M018/M019...
Never try direct connection of PSU circuit without a fuse. 4.11.9 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY BOARD Remove all AIO cartridges. Operation panel ( p.4-4) Rear cover ( p.4-3) Right cover ( p.4-5) High Voltage Power Supply Board [A] ( x 7, ground cable x 1, x 1) M018/M019 4-54...
4.11.11 DUPLEX MOTOR Operation panel ( p.4-4) Rear cover ( p.4-3) Left cover ( p.4-5) Disconnect the fusing connector [A] Duplex timing belt [B] Left bracket [C] ( x 4) Duplex motor [D] ( x 2, x 1) M018/M019 4-56...
14. Close the front cover. 15. Select "Trans. Belt Adjust", and then execute "Trans. Belt Adjust" to adjust the ITB (Image Transfer Belt) unit. 16. Select "Fuser SC Detect", and then select "ON" or "OFF" for the consecutive fusing jam detection. M018/M019 4-58...
Set the PnP name as follows when replacing the EEPROM of the MF version. 0xAB A indicates the brand. B indicates the model. A: Brand Brand Name Not used RICOH Gestetner Not used LANIER Savin Generic B: Model Gestetner, LANIER,...
Release the three hooks of the right hinge [E] Lift the ADF unit. 4.12.2 ORIGINAL TRAY Open the ADF cover. Release the front tab [A]. Original tray [B] 4-61 M018/M019...
4.12.3 ADF FEED UNIT Open the ADF cover. Release the lock lever [A] ADF feed unit [B] 4.12.4 ADF SEPARATION PAD Open the ADF cover. ADF feed unit ( p.4-62) ADF separation pad [A] (hook x 2, spring x 1) M018/M019 4-62...
Original Tray ( p.4-61) ADF feed unit ( p.4-62) ADF front cover ( p.4-63) ADF rear cover ( p.4-63) ADF drive unit [A] ( x 4, all ADF motor assembly [B] ( x 2) ADF motor [C] ( x 2) 4-65 M018/M019...
4.12.9 ORIGINAL SET SENSOR ADF unit ( p.4-60) ADF feed unit ( p.4-62) ADF motor assembly ( p.4-65) Feed roller holder [A] ( x 1) Upper guide [B] ( x 2) Original set sensor [C] (hooks) M018/M019 4-66...
Stand left cover [B] and right cover [C] (1 hook each) Disconnect the scanner harness, power cord and ground cable (and the ADF harness and power cord if the ADF is installed in the scanner unit) ( x 1). Open the top cover of the machine. M018/M019 4-70...
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Scanner Remove the stepped screw [D]. Push the lock button [E] and slide the scanner unit to the rear side. ADF unit ( p.4-60) Scanner unit 4-71 M018/M019...
Scanner 4.13.2 SCANNER TOP COVER Scanner unit ( p.4-70) Turn over the scanner unit. Scanner front cover [A] (tabs x 3) Remove the six screws at the bottom of the scanner base [B]. Scanner top cover [C] M018/M019 4-72...
4.13.3 SCANNER CARRIAGE UNIT Scanner unit ( p.4-70) Scanner top cover ( p.4-72) Slide the scanner carriage unit [A] to the right side. Remove the timing belt tension spring [B] Remove the flat cable [C] from the scanner carriage unit. 4-73 M018/M019...
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Scanner Bar holder [D] ( x 1) Carriage bar [E] and scanner carriage unit [F] M018/M019 4-74...
Scanner When reinstalling the exposure lamp Wire the lamp cords as shown above. Otherwise, the top cover pinches the lamp cords and damages them when reinstalling the top cover on the scanner carriage unit. M018/M019 4-76...
Scanner 4.13.6 SCANNER MOTOR Scanner carriage unit ( p.4-73) Scanner motor [A] ( x 3) Carriage rail [B] ( x 2) Ground plate [C] (double-sided tape) Scanner motor M018/M019 4-78...
See "Appendices" for "Service Menu". 5.1.1 OVERVIEW There is an LCD on these models. To execute the service program, access the "Maintenance Mode Menu" or "Fax Service Menu" with special key assignments. For details, refer to the "Service Menu" section. M018/M019...
Press the " " or " " key to select "Reports Print", and then press the "OK" key. Press the " " or " " key to select "Configuration Page" or "Maintenance Page", and then press the "OK" key. The configuration page or maintenance page is printed. M018/M019...
Follow the procedure carefully, and note that it will vary in parts depending on which version of the firmware is currently installed. Preparation Download the firmware file on you PC. Unzip the firmware file. The firmware file contains the manual folder and other updating applications as show above. M018/M019...
Press the [ ] [ ] keys to select [Configuration Page], and then press the [OK] key. The configuration page is printed out. Take note of the current firmware version (shown under “Firmware Version” on the configuration page). Double-click the [UpdateTool.exe] icon to launch the firmware update tool [A]. M018/M019...
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In this case, see “Updating Failure”. 12. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to print the configuration page again. Take note of the new firmware version (shown under “Firmware Version” on the configuration page). 13. Reconnect the telephone line cable to the machine. M018/M019...
The path to the location of the update tool is too long. Make sure that the path to the update tool is not too long. For convenience, save the update tool in a subfolder directly under your computer's C: drive. M018/M019...
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Clicking the [F/W Update (USB)] or [F/W Update (NET)] button during the update process does not interfere with any ongoing update. Ignore this error message and complete the update using the procedure shown in this manual. The machine is turned off or an error has occurred. M018/M019...
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Net Upload : End of data Follow the instructions in this manual to complete the update. Firmware has been transferred to the machine successfully. USB Upload : End of data Follow the instructions in this manual to complete the update. M018/M019...
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USB Upload : FAIL The machine is being operated through the operation panel. Cancel any operations being performed through the operation panel. Put the machine into standby mode, and then perform the update again. *1: "X" indicates an error code. M018/M019...
Click [Close] to close the update tool. Turn off the power, and then turn it back on. After you turn the power back on, “Initializing” appears on the operation panel display. Wait until the initial screen appears on the operation panel display. M018/M019 5-10...
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In addition to printing a configuration page, you can check the machine’s firmware version by accessing the machine using a web browser. For details, see “Checking Machine Status” in the User Guide. Depending on how it is configured, the machine might start up in fax mode following the firmware update. 5-11 M018/M019...
The machine makes a beep sound when starting the firmware update. The image above is displayed at the PC and "Firmware update" and "Updating" are displayed on the operation panel. Then, you can close this window at your PC. M018/M019 5-12...
If power failed during the download, try again. If you still cannot download the firmware, it may be necessary to change the EGB and/or the controller board. 5.3.5 BOOT LOADER FIRMWARE This is also listed on the configuration page, but this firmware is not updated in the field. 5-13 M018/M019...
Troubleshooting Guide 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE See "Appendices" for the following information: Error Messages Service Call Conditions M018/M019...
For details about adjusting the settings, refer to "Printer Driver Setting for Printing a Sample" described below. Occurs with 1-3 colors: AIO unit(s) failure Occurs with all four colors: Image transfer belt, transfer roller or fusing unit failure M018/M019...
Select "Off" from the pull-down menu in "Color Profile" in the "Text" area. Select "Off" from the pull-down menu in "Color Profile" in the "Graphics" area. Select "Off" from the pull-down menu in "Color Profile" in the "Photo" area. M018/M019...
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M018/M019 Appendices TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS ........... 1-1 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............1-1 1.1.1 ENGINE .................... 1-1 Copier....................1-4 Scanner ....................1-6 Fax ....................... 1-7 1.1.2 OPTION .................... 1-8 Paper Feed Unit ................... 1-8 1.2 SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES ..............1-9 2.
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5.1 EXCHANGE AND REPLACE PROCEDURE ..........5-1 5.1.1 INSTRUCTION ................. 5-1 Before the substitute machine gets to the customer site ...... 5-1 When the substitute machine gets to the customer site ....... 5-1 5.1.2 CLEANING POINTS AFTER MACHINE ARRIVAL AT DEPOT ..5-2 M018/M019 SM Appendix...
Paper First Print Speed Mono 14.0 sec or less (A4/LT, SEF, Std. 14.0 sec or less Tray) Duplex A4, LT, B5, LG, Exe Auto Printing/Copying Dimensions (W x D x H) 420 x 493 x 476 mm SM Appendix M018/M019...
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A4, Letter Plain Paper, Recycle Paper, Application Std. Tray Paper, Envelope, Glossy, Thick Paper, Label Media Type Plain Paper, Recycle Paper, Application Bypass Tray Paper, Envelope, Glossy, Thick Paper, Label Op. Paper Feed Unit Plain Paper, Recycle Paper M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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NA version 120V, 60Hz Rating Power Spec. EU version 220 to 240V, 50/60Hz Max. 1300W or less Energy M018 20 W or less version Saver M019 25 W or less Power Consumption Max. 1300W or less Energy M018 20 W or less...
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Interrupt copy Combine copy 2 in 1, 4 in 1 (Only ADF) APS/AMS No/No Auto Tray Switch Directional Magnification Directional Size Magnification Photo Mode Auto Start User Program Electronic Sorting Standard (collation, ADF only) Image Rotation Series Copy SM Appendix M018/M019...
Width max: Up to 216mm, Length max: Up to 356mm Scan Depth 48bit color processing (input), 24bit color processing (output) PC Interface USB2.0, 10/100Base-TX TWAIN Compliment TWAIN, WIA Scanner utilities and TWAIN Driver, Scanner utility (PageManager) Drivers M018/M019 SM Appendix...
Paper Size A4,Letter Paper Weight 60-105g/m (16-28lb) Paper Tray Paper capacity 500 sheets x 1 tray (500x1) Dimensions (W x D x H) 400 x 450 x 127mm/16 x 18 x 5.08 inch Weight 6 kg/13.2 lb M018/M019 SM Appendix...
Need to input paper size by operation panel and driver. Not supported. Input Tray SEF/ Auto. Type Size Standard Option Bypass Dup. Tray Tray 210x297 297x210 182x257 257x182 148x210 Plain Paper 210x148 128x182 182x128 105x148 148x105 SM Appendix M018/M019...
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Plain Paper 7 1/4”x10 1/2” Executive 10 1/2”x7 1/4” 8” x 13” Foolscap 8 1/2” x 13” Folio 8 1/4” x 13” 8 Kai 267 x 390 Plain Paper 195 x 267 16 Kai 267 x 195 M018/M019 1-10 SM Appendix...
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Tray 4 1/8” x 9 Com10 1/2” 3 7/8” x 7 Monarch 1/2” Envelope 114 x 162 162 x 229 DL Env 110 x 220 90-216mm Width (3.6”x 8.5”) 148 – Custom 356mm Length (5.8”x 14.24”) SM Appendix 1-11 M018/M019...
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APPENDIX: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENACE REVISION HISTORY Page Date Added/Updated/New None...
19798 (ISO chart, continuous prints). These yield values may change depending on the circumstances and printing conditions. Waste Toner Bottle yield was measured for 3P/J when the printer is used 50% for color and 50% for black-and-white SM Appendix M018/M019...
AIO Set Error (Yellow) Black AIO not set Defective connection of the ID chip terminal on the black AIO Install the AIO (black, magenta, cyan or yellow). Reinstall or replace the AIO (black, magenta, cyan or yellow). SM Appendix M018/M019...
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Check the paper feed and exit location in the user menu mode. Jam Error: No Feed from Tray 1 Paper slipped Remove the paper jam at tray 1. Jam Error: No Feed from Optional Tray Paper slipped Remove the paper jam at the optional tray (Tray 2). M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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Remove the paper jam at the paper exit sensor or in the fusing unit. Printing Error: No Paper No paper in the tray Put paper in the tray. Toner Near End: Black AIO Toner End: Black AIO Black toner near-end or end Replace the black AIO. SM Appendix M018/M019...
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Toner Near End: Yellow AIO Toner End: Yellow AIO Yellow toner near-end or end Replace the yellow AIO. Waste Toner Bottle: Near Full Waste Toner Bottle: Full Waste toner bottle near-full or full Replace the waste toner bottle. M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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Error Messages Color Registration (MUSIC) Error Color registration (MUSIC) failure This error is not displayed even if this error occurs. It is just logged. This error is automatically recovered after the color registration (MUSIC) has been done successfully. SM Appendix M018/M019...
SC has been reset by a service representative. Enter the engine maintenance mode. Press "O.K" in "Fuser SC Reset" with engine maintenance mode, and then turn the main power switch off and on. M018/M019 SM Appendix...
Polygon motor/driver board harness loose or disconnected Polygon motor/driver board defective Laser optics unit defective IPU (EGB) defective Replace the interface harness of the laser optics unit. Replace the laser optics unit. Replace the EGB (Engine Board). SM Appendix M018/M019...
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Check the connectors. Replace the laser optics unit. Replace the EGB. LD error The IPU (EGB) detects a problem at the LD unit. Worn-out LD Disconnected or broken harness of the LD. Replace the laser optics unit. M018/M019 SM Appendix...
(This monitoring is done immediately after power-on, when the motor starts rotating, and immediately after the motor stops.) Disconnected or defective motor harness. Motor slips due to excessive load Check the harness from the color drum motor. Replace it if necessary. SM Appendix M018/M019...
The agitator motor error is detected twice for 10 msec during the initialization at power-on or after the cover is closed. Disconnected or defective harness Defective agitator motor Check or replace the harness. Replace the agitator motor. M018/M019 3-10 SM Appendix...
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ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Unit Set Error The TM sensor does not detect the reflection from the ITB. No ITB unit in the machine Dirty TM sensor Check the installation of the ITB unit. Clean the TM sensor. SM Appendix 3-11 M018/M019...
A LOCK signal is not detected for more than ten seconds while the motor START signal is on and if this error occurs twice consecutively, this SC is issued. Disconnected or defective motor harness. Defective LSU fan motor Check or replace the motor harness. Replace the fusing fan motor. M018/M019 3-12 SM Appendix...
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Check the voltage of the wall outlet. Replace the fusing unit Replace the fusing lamp. Execute "Engine Maintenance Menu" to recover the machine after completing the recovery procedure. Otherwise, the machine continues to issue this SC code and cannot be operated. SM Appendix 3-13 M018/M019...
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Defective fusing lamp Replace the fusing unit. Replace the fusing lamp. Execute "Engine Maintenance Menu" to recover the machine after completing the recovery procedure. Otherwise, the machine continues to issue this SC code and cannot be operated. M018/M019 3-14 SM Appendix...
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Defective thermistor Replace the fusing unit. Replace the fusing lamp. Execute "Engine Maintenance Menu" to recover the machine after completing the recovery procedure. Otherwise, the machine continues to issue this SC code and cannot be operated. SM Appendix 3-15 M018/M019...
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Clear this SC to send a command after a jam removal. Turn off this function after a jam removal. Execute "Engine Maintenance Menu" to recover the machine after completing the recovery procedure. Otherwise, the machine continues to issue this SC code and cannot be operated. M018/M019 3-16 SM Appendix...
Replace the EEPROM. Replace the EGB. GAVD Communication Error The ID of the GAVD is not identified during initialization. The chip ID of the GAVD cannot be detected by the machine at power-on. Defective EGB Replace the EGB. SM Appendix 3-17 M018/M019...
Replace the controller board. EEPROM Error An EEPROM check error at power-on occurs. Controller board detective Replace the controller board. On-Board Memory Check Error An on-board memory check error at power-on occurs. Controller board detective Replace the controller board. M018/M019 3-18 SM Appendix...
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Service Call Conditions ROM Checksum Error A ROM checksum error at power-on occurs. Replace the controller board. SM Appendix 3-19 M018/M019...
APPENDIX: SP MODE TABLES SP MODE TABLES REVISION HISTORY Page Date Added/Updated/New 09/29/2010 Added “Menu Mode” key sequence. 14 ~ 15 07/02/2009 Updated Information – Service Menu 06/29/2009 Corrected Copy Data Security Unit Type F (B829) 112 ~ 142 12/10/2008 Added Scanner Accessibility Option Type 5000...
To go into the next level of an item, select an item then press the "OK" key. To return to the previous level of an item, press the "Return" key. Exiting the Maintenance Mode Menu To exit the maintenance mode menu, press the "Clear/Stop" or "Return" key until the "Ready" display appears. SM Appendix M018/M019...
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Total/ ADF/ Printer Output Bin/ Internal/ Tray1 / Tray2/ Duplex Coverage 1: [0 to 100 / 5 / 1/step] Coverage 1/ Coverage 2: [0 to 100 / 20 / 1/step] Coverage 2 Changes the thresholds for each coverage counter. M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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Image used during printing. [200 to 400 / 250 (Default)/ 10/step] Setting 0: Off NA Model: RICOH/ 'nul' EU Model: RICOH/ NRG/ LANIER P Name ASIA Model: RICOH/ LANIER China Model: RICOH SM Appendix M018/M019...
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[-15 to 15 / 0 (Default) / 0.24 mm/step] Adjusts the horizontal registration for tray 2. If the machine settings are reset to the factory defaults, Horiz.Tray2 this value does not change. [-15 to 15 / 0 (Default) / 4 mm/step] M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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Resets counters to factory defaults. Clear Count Clears the Scanner and Jam Counters. Resets the maintenance counter for the fusing unit. Replace Fuser This item appears only when the fusing unit life is almost expired or has expired. SM Appendix M018/M019...
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"Fusing SC Reset". Color The engine will do color registration and density tuning automatically. Registration The machine will warm up automatically after this setting is changed. Reset Transfer Resets the transfer unit life counter. Unit Life Counter M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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This button is for resetting an SC related with the fusing errors. For future use, this mode is not used in this mode. [0 to 7F] Special Mode Write command: EEC34 (0xA2, 0x00 to 7F) Read command: EEC34 (0xE2, 0x01) SM Appendix M018/M019...
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[-0.9 to 0.9 / 0 (Default)/ 0.1 %/step] Size Adjust Flatbed Main Adjusts the Flatbed Scan main-scan magnification. Reg. [-0.9 to 0.9 / 0 (Default)/ 0.1 %/step] Flatbed Sub Adjusts the Flatbed Scan sub-scan magnification. Reg. [-0.9 to 0.9 / 0 (Default)/ 0.1 %/step] M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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[35 Sec/ 45 Sec/ 55 Sec (Default)/ 60 Sec/ 90 Sec/ 140 Sec] Protocol Definition Timer Set the time length for the T1 timer. T1 Timer [40 Sec (Default)/ 50 Sec] Set the time length for the T4 timer. T4 Timer [3 Sec (Default/ 4.5 Sec] SM Appendix M018/M019...
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[10V (Default)/ 15V/ 20V/ 25V] Sets the redial interval when Tx fails. Redial Interval [5 Min/ 6 Min] TX Settings Sets the number of redials when Tx fails. Redialings [2 times/ 3 Times/ 4 Times/ 5 Times] M018/M019 4-10 SM Appendix...
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Sets the attenuator for pseudo ringback tone to the Pseudo Ring line Backtone To the [0 to 15 / 10 (Default)/ 1 dB/step] Line Sets the transmission level of DTMF tones. DTMF Level [-12 dBu / -11 dBu/ -10 dBu/ -8 dBu/ -6 dBu] SM Appendix 4-11 M018/M019...
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31200 Bps/ 33600 Bps (Default)] This setting limits the transmission speed range in V.34 mode by masking the desired symbol rate(s). Symbol Rate [Not Used (Default)/ 3429 Sym/Sec / 3200 Sym/Sec/ 3000 Sym/Sec / 2800 Sym/Sec/ 2400 Sym/Sec] SM Appendix 4-13 M018/M019...
To go into the next level of an item, select an item then press the "OK" key. To return to the previous level of an item, press the "Return" key. Exiting the Maintenance Mode Menu To exit the maintenance mode menu, press the "Clear/Stop" or "Return" key until the "Ready" display appears. M018/M019 4-14 SM Appendix...
Remove the four print cartridges (AIO) from the problem machine. Install the four print cartridges (AIO) into the substitute machine. Restore the customer settings by using a web browser. Send back the problem machine to the repair center. SM Appendix M018/M019...
Exchange and Replace Procedure 5.1.2 CLEANING POINTS AFTER MACHINE ARRIVAL AT DEPOT Open the front cover. Release the locks [A]. Transfer unit [B] Pull out the waste toner bottle [A]. Release the hook [A] under the guide plate. M018/M019 SM Appendix...
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Pull out the image transfer belt unit [A] ( x 2). Clean inside the machine, especially around the circled area [A]. Clean the circled area at the waste toner bottle [A] and circled area [B] at image transfer belt unit. 10. Reassemble the machine. SM Appendix M018/M019...
PAPER FEED UNIT TK1010 (G849) PAPER FEED UNIT TK1010 (G849) REVISION HISTORY Page Date Added/Updated/New None...
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PAPER FEED UNIT TK1010 (G849) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ........1 1.1 PAPER FEED UNIT ................. 1 1.1.1 TOP COVER................... 1 1.1.2 PAPER FEED AND RELAY CLUTCH ..........1 1.1.3 PAPER END AND RELAY SENSOR..........2 1.1.4 PAPER FEED ROLLER..............3 When reassembling................
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Read This First Safety and Symbols Replacement Procedure Safety Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before beginning any of the replacement procedures in this manual. Symbols Used in this Manual This manual uses the following symbols. : See or Refer to : Screws : Connector...
Paper Feed Unit 1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 1.1 PAPER FEED UNIT 1.1.1 TOP COVER Top left cover [A] ( x 1) Top cover [B] ( x 6) 1.1.2 PAPER FEED AND RELAY CLUTCH Top cover ( Top Cover) Paper feed clutch [A] ( x 1, x 1) Relay clutch [B] (...
Paper Feed Unit 1.1.4 PAPER FEED ROLLER Top cover ( Top Cover) Paper feed clutch ( Top Cover) Paper guide [A] (hooks) Remove the e-ring [B] at the right edge of the feed roller shaft. Slide the paper feed roller [C] to the right side (hook). Pull out the feed roller shaft [D] to the left side (bushing x 1).
Paper Feed Unit When reassembling If the feed roller shaft [A] cannot be inserted easily, pull the gear [B], and then insert the feed roller shaft. G849...
Paper Feed Unit 1.1.5 FRICTION PAD Pull out the tray [A] Press down the bottom plate [B] Friction pad [C] (hooks, spring x 1) When reassembling When re-installing the friction pad, make sure that the mylar [A] does not go under the friction pad.
Basic Operation 2.2 BASIC OPERATION 2.2.1 PAPER SEPARATION AND FEED The paper tray holds 500 sheets of paper. The paper feed unit uses a friction pad system. The gear [A] is driven by the transport/fusing motor in the mainframe. The relay clutch [B] and paper feed clutch [C] control drive from the mainframe. When the optional tray is selected as the feed tray, the relay clutch and paper feed clutch transmit drive power to the relay roller and paper feed roller.
Basic Operation 2.2.2 PAPER LIFT The bottom plate is always pressed up by the spring in the tray. Therefore, you must press down the bottom plate when you insert the tray in the machine. The bottom tray lock levers [A] hold the tabs [B] under the bottom plate after the bottom plate is pressed down.
Basic Operation 2.2.3 PAPER END DETECTION There is a paper end sensor [A] in the tray. The feeler [B] drops into the cutout [C] in the bottom plate and the actuator interrupts the paper end sensor. This sensor also detects whether the tray is set.