Ricoh Taurus-C1a - RTB 17 a: Abnormal Noise from the Mainframe

Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Reissued:15-Aug-11
Model: Taurus-C1 (D074/D075) Date: 15-Jul-11 No.: RD074017a
RTB Reissue
Notes in bold italics were added.
Subject: Abnormal Noise from the Mainframe Prepared by: T. Komori
From: PP Service Planning Department 1G
Classification:
Troubleshooting
Mechanical
Paper path
Part information
Electrical
Transmit/receive
Action required
Service manual revision
Retrofit information
Product Safety Other ( ) Tier 2
Symptom
Abnormal sound is generated from the mainframe.
Cause
Friction between the drum shaft and the spring plate located behind the PCDU cover
Solution
Pull out the PCDU and grease the tip of the drum shaft.
Grease
Grease;
SHIN-ETSU KS-660
(p/n:G0049668)
Apply approximately
φ1mm – 2mm of grease
to the tip of the shaft as
shown in the left photo.
 Although the photos above are taken with the PCDU inner cover removed, the PCDU
inner covers DO NOT have to be removed to apply grease to the tip of the drum shaft.
 If the PCDU inner cover is to be removed for other maintenance purposes, make sure to
pull out the PCDU before removin
g
the cover to prevent breaka
g
e of the sprin
g
plate.