Ricoh P C301W - Other Information; Spurious Noise; How to Confirm Information on the Toner ID Chip

6.Troubleshooting
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Other Information
Spurious Noise
Problem
Cause
Details
Solution
A spurious
squeaking noise is
heard at 0.3 sec.
intervals
A blockage in the AIO
waste toner path is
causing the toner coil to
make noise.
Can occur at the beginning
of machine use.
Remove and
reinstall the AIO.
If this does not
solve the
problem, replace
the AIO.
Machine emits a
squeak when it
stops.
As time goes on, it
turns into a long
noise.
The blade is abrading the
surface of the OPC.
• This can occur when
ambient temperature
and humidity are high.
• When the machine is
operated at half-speed
in the HQ image mode.
• After the OPC
temperature has gone
high after a long print
job.
• The problem presents
over time.
Increase the
interval between
print jobs.
Spurious high-
pitched screeching
occurs.
The development blade is
abrading the surface of the
development roller.
Can occur at the beginning
of machine use or over time.
Replace the AIO.
How to Confirm Information on the Toner ID Chip
Follow the procedure below to confirm appropriate toner consumption. You can confirm K toner rate of
consumption, print rate, print condition (main printing P/J) and other information.
Confirm Procedure
1. Print a Maintenance Report. (Printing Reports)
• The machine calculates the usage information of the installed AIO and writes it onto the
AIO ID chip, so the output time will be slower than normal printing (it takes about 30 sec.
to output).
• The calculation is done for data before the Maintenance Report was printed, not including
the information for the printing of the report.
2. The parameters for each color are printed at the bottom of the Maintenance Report output.