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Ricoh S-C3 F User Manual

Ricoh S-C3 F
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Model S-C3 F/SPF MODELS
Machine Code: B284/B288
SERVICE MANUAL
Sep. 29th, 2006
Subject to change

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Ricoh S-C3 F Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRicoh
ModelS-C3 F
CategoryAll in One Printer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Notice

Important Safety Notices

Provides critical safety information for operating and maintaining the equipment.

Prevention of Physical Injury

Details precautions to prevent physical harm during operation and maintenance.

Health Safety Conditions

Addresses safety measures related to health, such as toner exposure.

Observance of Electrical Safety Standards

Guidelines for safe electrical installation and maintenance practices.

Lithium Batteries

Safety precautions for handling and replacing lithium batteries.

Safe and Ecological Disposal

Instructions for the safe and environmentally sound disposal of supplies and parts.

Laser Safety

Precautions and warnings related to the laser unit and potential hazards.

Installation

Installation Cautions

Important precautions to take before starting the installation process.

Installation Requirements

Specifies environmental and physical requirements for machine installation.

Copier

Details accessory checks and installation procedures for the copier unit.

Optional Hand Set

Guides for accessory checks and installation of the optional handset.

Paper Tray Unit

Covers accessory checks and installation procedures for the paper tray unit.

Paper Tray Unit Heater

Instructions for accessory checks and installation of the paper tray unit heater.

Controller Options

Overview of controller options, including I/F card and SD card slots.

PostScript3 Installation

Procedure for installing the PostScript3 SD card and related settings.

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) Installation

Steps for installing the wireless LAN adapter and configuring network settings.

IEEE 1284 Installation

Procedure for installing the IEEE 1284 interface board and checking components.

Bluetooth Installation

Steps for installing the Bluetooth card and associated components.

Preventive Maintenance

PM Tables

Provides tables outlining preventive maintenance tasks at different intervals.

How to Clear the PM Counter

Procedure for resetting the PM counter after maintenance work.

Replacement and Adjustment

Precautions

General safety precautions and specific warnings for replacement procedures.

Special Tools and Lubricants

Lists special tools and lubricants required for maintenance and replacement.

Exterior Covers and Operation Panel

Details on removing and replacing exterior covers and the operation panel.

Scanner Unit

Procedures for cleaning and adjusting scanner components like exposure glass.

Fusing

Covers replacement and maintenance procedures for the fusing unit and its parts.

PCU and Quenching Lamp

Procedures for replacing the Photoconductor Unit (PCU) and quenching lamp.

Exhaust Fan and Main Motor

Instructions for replacing the exhaust fan and the main motor components.

Paper Feed

Details on replacing and adjusting paper feed rollers, sensors, and clutches.

Image Transfer and Paper Separation

Procedures for replacing the transfer roller and related components.

BICU and Controller Board

Steps for replacing the BICU and the controller board, including NVRAM handling.

Other Replacements

Covers replacement procedures for various components like motors and boards.

Laser Unit

Procedures for replacing laser unit components, including safety warnings.

ARDF

Procedures for replacing ARDF components, covers, and sensors.

Adjusting Copy Image Area

Guides for adjusting copy image quality parameters like registration and magnification.

Scanning

Procedures for adjusting scanner settings, magnification, and auto-adjustments.

Troubleshooting

Service Call Conditions

Details on service call levels, definitions, and reset procedures.

Engine SC Code Descriptions

Lists engine SC codes, symptoms, and possible causes for troubleshooting.

GW SC Code Descriptions

Lists GW SC codes, symptoms, and possible causes for troubleshooting.

Electrical Component Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for electrical components like sensors, switches, and fuses.

Service Tables

Service Program

Overview of service programs, modes, and selection procedures.

SP1-XXX (Feed)

Service program settings for paper feed adjustments and timing.

SP2-XXX (Drum)

Service program settings related to drum operations like bias and initialization.

SP4-XXX (Scanner)

Service program settings for scanner adjustments like magnification and registration.

SP5-XXX (Mode)

Service program settings for various modes like gamma, texture, and sharpness.

Printer Service Mode

Details on printer service mode settings, controller modes, and scanner tables.

Input Check (SP5-803)

Procedure and table for checking sensor/switch inputs in service mode.

Output Check (SP5-804)

Procedure and table for conducting output checks of machine components.

Machine No. Setting (SP5-811-001)

Procedure for specifying the machine's serial number and NVRAM settings.

NVRAM Data Upload/Download

Instructions for uploading and downloading NVRAM data using an SD card.

Firmware Update Procedure

Detailed steps for updating the machine's firmware via an SD card.

Test Pattern Print (SP5-902-001)

Procedure for executing test pattern printing for diagnostics and adjustments.

Detailed Section Descriptions

Overview

Provides an overview of the machine's mainframe, ARDF, and electrical components.

Copy Process

Explains the step-by-step process of image creation from exposure to drum charge.

Scanning

Details on scanner overview, drive mechanism, and image processing steps.

Image Processing

Explains image processing paths, original modes, and mode adjustments.

Laser Exposure

Overview of the laser exposure system, including LD safety switches.

Photoconductor Unit (PCU)

Details on PCU overview, drum drive, drum charge, and cleaning processes.

Development

Describes the development section, bias, toner supply, and density control.

ARDF Operation

Explains ARDF operations like pick-up, clutch, and original transport.

Paper Feed

Details on paper feed overview, drive mechanisms, and end detection.

Image Transfer and Paper Separation

Explains image transfer processes, current timing, and paper separation.

Image Fusing and Paper Exit

Covers fusing overview, hot roller drive, pressure roller, and temperature control.

Duplex Unit

Details important components and the duplex printing process.

Energy Saver Modes

Explains the machine's energy saver modes: Low Power, Transit, and Night/Off.

GW Controller

Overview of the GW controller, its main components, and functions.

Scanner Functions

Describes scanner image processing, data paths, and Twain mode operations.

Specifications

General Specifications

Provides overall specifications for the copier, printer, and scanner.

Printer

Details printer specifications including resolution, speed, and interface options.

Scanner

Specifications for scanner functions, including scan method and speed.

ARDF

Specifications for the ARDF, including original size, weight, and transport.

Paper Tray Unit

Specifications for the paper tray unit, including paper sizes and capacity.

Supported Paper Sizes

Lists supported paper sizes for the copier, ARDF, and paper feed units.

Machine Configuration

Details the machine's configuration, including standard and optional components.

System Components

Lists the system components and their machine codes and remarks.

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