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Ricoh MD-P2 User Manual

Ricoh MD-P2
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Model MD-P2
Machine Code: M075
Field Service Manual
8 October, 2010

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Ricoh MD-P2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRicoh
ModelMD-P2
CategoryCopier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Notices

Important Safety Notices

Provides crucial warnings and guidelines to prevent physical injury and ensure safe operation.

Prevention of Physical Injury

Details precautions to take before and during printer disassembly to avoid physical harm.

Health Safety Conditions

Advises on handling toner safely and first aid measures for eye contact.

Observance of Electrical Safety Standards

Stipulates that servicing must be performed by trained customer service representatives.

Safety and Ecological Notes for Disposal

Provides guidance on responsible disposal of toner and replaced parts, and fire/explosion prevention.

Laser Safety

Laser Optics Housing Unit Repair

States that laser optics housing units can only be repaired at the factory or a qualified location.

Hazardous Radiation Exposure Warning

Warns that using controls or procedures not specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser Beam Eye Damage Warning

Caution to turn off the main switch before working in the Laser Optics Housing Unit section.

Symbols, Abbreviations and Trademarks

Symbols and Abbreviations

Explains common symbols and abbreviations used throughout the manual for clarity.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks of various companies used in the manual for identification.

1. Product Information

Specifications

Provides an overview of General Specifications and Supported Paper Sizes. Refer to Appendices for details.

Machine Overview

Illustrates the physical layout of the printer's components with numbered call-outs.

Component Layout

Details the location and identification of major internal components like the Laser Optics Housing Unit and Print Cartridges.

Paper Path

Illustrates the different paths paper takes through the machine, including tray, duplex, and bypass paths.

Drive Layout

Shows the arrangement of motors, clutches, and gears that drive the machine's mechanical functions.

Machine Configuration

Details the mainframe, options, and controller configurations available for the machine.

Mainframe (M075) and Option

Specifies the mainframe model and associated optional units like the Paper Feed Unit.

Controller Options

Lists available controller options such as memory units, interface boards, and network cards.

Guidance for Those Who are Familiar with Predecessor Products

Highlights differences between the M075 and M040/M041 models to assist users with prior experience.

2. Installation

Installation Requirements

Outlines environmental conditions, temperature, humidity, illumination, and ventilation requirements.

Environment

Specifies the acceptable temperature, humidity, illumination, and ventilation parameters for installation.

Machine level

Details the acceptable level tolerance for the machine to ensure proper operation.

Machine Space Requirement

Specifies the necessary clearances around the machine for ventilation and access.

Power Requirements

Details input voltage levels, power consumption, and grounding requirements for safe operation.

Installation Procedure

Refers to the Quick Installation Guide for detailed instructions on setting up the machine.

3. Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Details replacement timings for user-replaceable items and yield items based on usage.

User Replaceable Items

Lists items like Print Cartridges, Maintenance Kits, and Waste Toner Bottles with their replacement timing.

Yield Items

Identifies items like Paper Feed Rollers that require replacement based on yield for optimal operation.

Service Maintenance Requirements

Explains meter-charge mode activation and expected yield values for service technician replacements.

4. Replacement and Adjustment

Preparation and Safety

Outlines essential preparatory steps, safety precautions, and special tools required before component replacement.

Special Tool

Identifies the special tool required for certain procedures, such as an SD card.

Exterior Covers

Details the process for removing and replacing various external covers to access internal components.

Laser Optics Servicing

Covers safety precautions and procedures for handling the laser optics unit and associated decals.

AIO Cartridge and Related Components

Details replacing AIO cartridges, black AIO motor, and related drive units and gears.

Image Transfer System Components

Covers removing and replacing the Image Transfer Belt Unit, agitator motor, and contact sensors.

Paper Transfer System Components

Details replacing transfer units, rollers, registration components, clutches, and sensors.

Image Fusing System Components

Covers replacing fusing units, lamps, thermostats, thermistors, motors, and related covers.

Paper Feed and Exit System Components

Details replacing paper feed clutches, rollers, separation pads, and sensors in the paper path.

Electrical Components

Details the replacement of various electronic parts, including sensors, boards, motors, and power supply units.

Controller and Engine Boards

Provides procedures for replacing the main controller board and the engine board (EGB).

Sensors, Switches, and Motors

Describes replacing interlock switches, ID chip boards, motors, fans, and related components.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Covers the replacement of the power supply unit and related brackets.

NVRAM Management

Explains NVRAM replacement, upload/download procedures, and necessary settings.

Firmware Update

Before You Begin

Provides critical precautions for handling SD cards and using firmware update software.

Updating Firmware Procedure

Details the step-by-step process for updating the machine's firmware using an SD card.

File Arrangement for Firmware

Explains the required folder and file structure for saving firmware onto an SD card.

Firmware Update Error Handling

Provides a table of error codes, their meanings, and suggested solutions for firmware update failures.

SD Card Application Move

Overview of SD Card Application Move

Explains the service program for copying application programs between SD cards.

Move Exec Function

Details the procedure for copying application programs from an original SD card to another.

Undo Exec Function

Explains how to copy application programs back from an SD card to the original SD card.

Card Save Function

Overview of Card Save

Describes the function used to save print jobs on an SD card without printing.

Card Save Limitations

Notes limitations of the Card Save function, particularly with PJL Status Readback commands.

Card Save Procedure

Provides instructions for enabling and using the Card Save function via SP mode and bit switches.

Card Save Error Messages

Lists common error messages encountered during Card Save operations and their meanings.

6. Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Lists specific error codes displayed on the panel, their meanings, and recommended recovery steps.

SC Conditions

Details Service Call (SC) codes, their definitions, and reset procedures based on severity levels.

Engine SC Errors

Covers engine-related Service Call codes for laser optics, drum motors, charge errors, and transfer issues.

Controller SC Errors

Lists Service Call codes related to controller communication, ID mismatches, startup, and hardware failures.

Hardware and System Errors

Details Service Call codes for hardware failures, system resets, and subsystem errors.

SD Card and Application Errors

Covers errors related to SD card usage, address book issues, HDD operations, and software problems.

Software and Operational Errors

Lists errors related to software defects, erratic operations, application startup failures, and SC errors.

Image Problems

Helps identify image defects based on print intervals and provides guidance on using sample printouts for diagnosis.

Image Defects at Regular Intervals

Describes common image problems like abnormal images and colored spots linked to specific component intervals.

Checking a Sample Printout

Guides on printing sample pages and adjusting driver settings to diagnose image quality issues.

7. Energy Saving

Energy Saver Modes and Timer Settings

Details the available energy saver modes and how to configure their associated timers for optimal performance.

Eco Night Mode

Explains the operation and configuration of the Eco Night Mode for enhanced energy saving.

Energy Save Effectiveness Calculation

Provides methods for calculating energy savings using SP8941 and power consumption data.

Paper Save Features

Highlights the paper reduction benefits of Duplex and Combine functions for environmental improvement and energy saving.

Effectiveness of Duplex/Combine Function

Explains how duplexing and combining pages reduce paper volume, contributing to energy savings.

Duplex Mode Tables

Presents tables showing paper savings and counter increases for various duplex and combine job examples.

1. Appendix: Specifications

General Specifications

Provides comprehensive technical specifications for the machine's mainframe, engine, and controller.

Mainframe Engine Specifications

Details engine type, technology, memory, resolution, printing speed, and dimensions.

Controller Specifications

Lists specifications for the controller, including CPU, interface, language, and font support.

Option Specifications

Details specifications for optional units like the Paper Feed Unit.

Paper Feed Unit Specifications

Provides paper size, weight, capacity, dimensions, and weight for the Paper Feed Unit.

Supported Paper Sizes

Lists supported paper types, sizes, and input tray compatibility, including custom sizes.

2. Appendix: Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Details replacement timings for user-replaceable items and yield items based on usage.

User Replaceable Items

Lists items like Print Cartridges, Maintenance Kits, and Waste Toner Bottles with their replacement timing.

Yield Items

Identifies items like Paper Feed Rollers that require replacement based on yield for optimal operation.

Service Maintenance Requirements

Explains meter-charge mode activation and expected yield values for service technician replacements.

3. Appendix: SP Mode Tables

Service Mode SP Tables

Details various service modes and their functions, including bit switches and print path settings.

SP1-XXX (Service Mode)

Covers bit switch settings for functions like SD Card Save Mode and Printable Area Frame Border.

Engine SP1-xxx (Feed)

Details SP codes for leading edge and side-to-side registration adjustments.

Engine SP2-xxx (Drum)

Covers SP codes for color registration and magnification adjustments.

Engine SP3-xxx and SP4-xxx

Details SP codes for process adjustments and scanner settings.

Engine SP5-xxx (Mode)

Covers SP codes for mode settings, accounting, toner control, and CE login.

Engine SP7-xxx (Data Log)

Details SP codes for total counters, SC history, and paper jam counts.

Engine SP8-xxx (Data Log 2)

Covers SP codes for application program counters, print pages, and finisher operations.

Input and Output Check Tables

Provides tables for checking input and output statuses of various machine components and sensors.

Input Check Table

Lists input checks for AIO serial numbers, TM sensor PWM values, and development bias.

Output Check Table

Details output checks for various motors, fans, clutches, and sensors.

4. Appendix: Machine Swap

Exchange and Replace Procedure

Outlines the process for exchanging and replacing a machine, including customer instructions.

Customer Instructions

Provides guidance on instructing the customer regarding machine swap steps and configuration page printing.

Depot Cleaning Points

Details cleaning steps to be performed on the machine after it arrives at the depot.

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