Ricoh Aficio 401 User Manual

Aficio 401
(Machine Code: A195)
Service Manual
– Insert Version –
The A195 machine is based on the A133 Copier.
Only the differences from the base copier are described in the
following pages. Therefore, this documentation should be treated
as an insert version of the base copier’s service manual, although
it has a separate binder. It should always be utilized together with
the base copier’s service manual.
TS Dept. IPP Business Division
RICOH Co., LTD.
April 25th 1997

Ricoh Aficio 401 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Max Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Functions	Copier, Printer, Scanner
Original Size	A4
Supported Paper Sizes	A4, A5, Letter, Legal
Interface	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Power Source	AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Fax Transmission Speed	33.6 kbps
Supported Operating Systems	Mac OS

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES

Prevention of Physical Injury

Guidelines for avoiding physical harm during machine operation and maintenance.

Health Safety Conditions

Precautions related to health risks, such as toner contact and ozone exposure.

Electrical Safety Standards

Requirements for electrical safety during installation and maintenance.

Safety and Ecological Notes for Disposal

Laser Safety

Laser Safety Warnings and Markings

Information on laser radiation hazards, warnings, and caution markings.

1. SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Details on machine configuration, paper handling, and reproduction ratios.

Performance and Power Specifications

Information on zoom, power source, power consumption, and noise emission.

Operational Timings and Capacities

Specifications for warm-up time, copy speed, paper capacity, and toner.

2. MACHINE CONFIGURATION

System Components List

Identification of the machine's main components and optional equipment.

3. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

Description of various printed circuit boards and their functions.

Motors, Sensors, Switches

Details on motors, sensors, and switches used in the machine's operation.

Clutches, Solenoids, Lamps, Heaters

Descriptions of magnetic clutches, solenoids, lamps, and heaters.

Thermistors, Fuses, Counters, Others

Information on thermistors, fuses, thermoswitches, counters, and other electrical parts.

4. DRIVE LAYOUT

Drive Component Identification

Diagram and list of components within the machine's drive system.

5. DRIVE MECHANISM

Development Drive Mechanism

Detailed explanation of the development drive mechanism and its gears.

6. ENERGY STAR

Auto OFF Mode Operation

Explanation of the Energy Star Auto OFF mode and its settings.

7. PRODUCT NAME AND DEVICE NAME

Overview and Programming Modes

Information on product/device names and how to program them.

8. SERVICE PROGRAM MODE TABLES

Main SP Mode Table

Details of primary service program modes and their settings.

SP Modes (1000s - 2900s)

Service modes related to registration, timing, density, and bias adjustments.

SP Modes (4900s - 7901)

Service modes for image processing, data path, and system settings.

Diagnostic and Special SP Modes

Modes for test patterns, error logs, and memory clearing procedures.

9. MEMORY ALL CLEAR (SP5801)

Procedure for Memory All Clear

Steps to reset all settings and correction data to default values.

10. INNER AND OUTER COVERS

Outer Cover Removal Procedures

Steps for removing front, left, top, operation panel, and right covers.

Component Replacement Procedures

Procedures for replacing drive motor, clutch, HDD, boards, and brackets.