Ricoh PE-P1 User Manual

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Model PE-P1/MF1

Machine Code:

G165/G166/G167 Printers

and

G181/G183/G184 Copiers

SERVICE MANUAL

Nov. 2007

Subject to change

Safety Notices2
- Important Safety Notices2
- Laser Safety3
Symbols, Abbreviations and Trademarks4
- Trademarks4
- Table of Contents5
1 Installation12
Installation Requirements12
- Environment12
- Machine Level12
- Machine Space Requirement12
- Power Requirements14
- Installation Procedure14
2 Preventive Maintenance16
- User Replaceable Items16
3 Replacement and Adjustment18
Before You Start18
Special Tools19
Exterior Covers20
- Rear Cover20
- Operation Panel21
- Right Cover22
- Left Cover22
- Front Cover Unit23
Laser Optics25
- Caution Decal Locations25
- Laser Optics Housing Unit25
AIO Cartridge30
- AIO Cartridge (All in One Cartridge)30
- Black AIO Motor30
- Color AIO Motor33
Image Transfer35
- Image Transfer Belt Unit35
- ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Cleaning Unit36
- Agitator Motor37
- ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Contact Motor38
- ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Contact Sensor39
- TM (Toner Mark) Sensor Base40
- Waste Toner Bottle Set Sensor41
- Waste Toner Overflow Sensor43
Paper Transfer44
- Transfer Unit44
- Transfer Roller44
- Registration Roller46
- Registration Sensor47
- Registration Clutch47
Image Fusing49
- Fusing Unit49
- Fusing Lamp50
- Transport/Fusing Motor51
Paper Feed53
- Paper Feed Clutch53
- Paper Feed Roller53
- Separation Pad54
- Paper End Sensor55
Paper Exit57
- Paper Exit Roller57
- Paper Exit Sensor58
Electrical Components60
- Controller Board60
- EGB (Engine Board)63
- FCU (G183/G184 Only)66
- Interlock Switches67
- Fusing Fan Motor68
- LSU Fan Motor68
- ID Chip Board69
- Psu70
- High Voltage Power Supply Board72
- Temperature/Humidity Sensor73
- Duplex Motor (Duplex Model)73
- Speaker (G183/G184 Only)74
- Eeprom75
Adf79
- ADF Unit79
- Original Tray80
- ADF Feed Unit81
- ADF Separation Pad81
- ADF Front Cover82
- ADF Rear Cover82
- ADF Cover83
- ADF Motor83
- Original Set Sensor85
- ADF Cover Open Sensor86
- ADF Feed Sensor86
- ADF Drive Board87
Scanner89
- Scanner Unit89
- Scanner Top Cover91
- Scanner Carriage Unit92
- Exposure Lamp94
- Lamp Stabilizer Board95
- Scanner Motor96
4 Troubleshooting98
Error Codes98
- Overview98
- Error Codes List98
Service Call Conditions102
- Summary102
- Engine SC102
- Controller SC110
Image Problems112
- Overview112
- Image Problem112
5 Service Tables114
Service Program114
- Overview114
Smart Organizing Monitor (Printer Model)115
- Overview115
- Printer Driver Installation (USB Connection)115
- Entering the Printer Configuration115
- Printer Configuration Menu List117
Service Menu (MF Model)140
- Overview140
- Maintenance Mode Menu140
- Fax Service Test Menu150
Firmware Updating152
- Printer Model152
- Engine Firmware155
- MF Model156
- Boot Loader Firmware159
6 Detailed Section Descriptions160
Machine Overview160
- Component Layout160
- Paper Path161
- Drive Layout162
- Electrical Component Layout163
- Board Structure166
- Printing Process168
Process Control170
- Overview170
- Process Control Flow170
- Process Control Self-Check171
Laser Exposure174
- Overview174
- Optical Path175
- LD Safety Switch176
- MUSIC (Mirror Unit Skew and Interval Correction)177
AIO (All in One) Cartridge178
- Overview178
- Drive179
- OPC Charge and Cleaning180
- Waste Toner Collection from the OPC181
- Toner Mixing and Transport181
- Development Mechanism182
- Toner Near End and End Detection182
Paper Feed184
- Overview184
- Drive and Paper End Detection185
- Tray Lift186
- By-Pass Feed187
- Duplex (G167/G183/G184 Only)188
Image Transfer189
- Overview189
- Drive and Transfer Belt Roller Bias190
- Transfer Belt Contact190
- ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Cleaning Unit191
- Transfer Roller Overview192
- Paper Transfer and Discharge193
- Waste Toner Collection194
Fusing and Exit195
- Overview195
- Drive196
- Pressure Release Mechanism197
- Temperature Control198
- Energy Saver200
Controller201
- Overview201
Adf205
- Overview205
- Paper Path205
- Timing Chart206
Scanner208
- Overview208
- Drive208
7 Specifications210
General Specifications210
- Printer Model210
- MF Model212
- Option218
Supported Paper Sizes219
Machine Configuration221
- Printer Model (G165/G166/G167)221
- MF Model (G181/G183/G184)222

Questions and Answers:

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Elizabeth MartinJul 31, 2025
What to do if Ricoh PE-P1 shows Waste Toner Bottle Set Error?
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  Caitlin PeckJul 31, 2025
  If your Ricoh Copier displays a Waste Toner Bottle Set Error, it could be due to several reasons: the waste toner bottle might not be properly installed, the harness of the waste toner bottle set sensor could be disconnected or defective, or the waste toner bottle set sensor itself might be defective. To resolve this, first install the waste toner bottle correctly. If the problem persists, check or replace the harness of the waste toner bottle set sensor.
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preyesAug 16, 2025
How to fix 'Cover Open' error on Ricoh PE-P1 Copier?
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  Matthew DuncanAug 16, 2025
  To fix a 'Cover Open' error on your Ricoh copier: 1. Close the front or top cover. 2. If the problem persists, it might be necessary to replace the interlock switches or actuator mechanism.