Ricoh D146 User manual

D146/D147/D148/D149/D150
SERVICE MANUAL

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INSTALLATION
REVISION HISTORY
Page
Date
Added/Updated/New
45 ~ 46
3/11/2014
Caster Table Type M3
81 ~ 82
12/23/2014
Internal shift tray
192
∼
197
10/08/2013
Added Smart Card Reader (D379) installation instructions.
198
∼
208
04/07/2014
Added Tray Heater sections
208
05/15/2014
Revised Step 12 of Paper Feed Unit PB3150
209 ~ 220
5/26/2015
Anti-Condensation Heater

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
2.1.1 ENVIRONMENT
Temperature Range:
10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F)
Humidity Range:
15% to 80% RH
Ambient Illumination:
Less than 1,500 lux (do not expose to direct sunlight.)
Ventilation:
Room air should turn over at least 30 m3/hr/person
1. Avoid areas exposed to sudden temperature changes:
1) Areas directlyexposed to cool air from an air conditioner.
2) Areas directlyexposed to heat from a heater.
2. Do not place the machine where it will be exposed to corrosive gases.
3. Do not install the machine at any location over 2,000 m (6,500 ft.) above sea level.
(D135 for NA can be installed only up to 2,500m (8,202 ft.))
4. Place the main machine on a strong and level base. Inclination on any side should
be no more than 5 mm (0.2").
5. Do not place the machine where it may be subjected to strong vibrations.

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2.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL
Front to back: Within 5 mm (0.2")
Right to left:Within 5 mm (0.2")
2.1.3 MACHINE SPACE REQUIREMENTS
[A]
Left
Over 100 mm (3.9")
[B]
Rear
Over 100 mm (3.9")
[C]
Right
Over 100 mm (3.9")
[D]
Front
Over 750 mm (29.5")
Put the machine near the power source with the clearance shown above.

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2.1.4 MACHINE DIMENSIONS
[A]
1210 mm
[F]
1589.5 mm
[B]
1030 mm
[G]
1249.5 mm
[C]
180 mm
[H]
340 mm
[D]
247 mm
[J]
662.5 mm
[E]
783 mm
[K]
587 mm

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2.1.5 POWER REQUIREMENTS
· Insert the plug firmly in the outlet.
· Do not use an outlet extension plug or cord.
· Ground the machine.
Input voltage level
Destination
Power supply
voltage
Rated current consumption
Permissible voltage
fluctuation
NA
120 to 127V
12A or more
Imaging: 108V(120V-10%)
to 138V(127V+8.66%)
Motions: 102V(120V-15%)
to 138V(127V+8.66%)
EU
220 to 240V
10A
Imaging: ±10%
Motions: ±15%
AP
CHN

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2.2 MAIN MACHINE INSTALLATION
2.2.1 INSTALLATION FLOW CHART
You need the optional paper tray unit or the tandem LCT if you want to install the finisher D686,
D687, D688 or D689) or side LCT (D696).
The punch unit is for 1000-sheet booklet finisher (D686), 1000-sheet finisher (D687),
2000-sheet booklet finisher (D688) and 3000-sheet finisher (D689).

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2.2.2 ACCESSORY CHECK
Description
Q’ty
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Power Supply Cord (NA)
1
1
Operation Instructions
4
4
CD-ROM - Driver (NA)
1
-
CD-ROM - Driver
-
1
CD-ROM - OI
1
1
Sheet - 20 Languages (CHN)
1
1
Seal - 20 Languages
1
1
Holder
1
1
PCU Cover
4
4
Image Transfer Cover
1
1
Sheet - Application : Multi Language :Blank
1
1
Sheet - Application : Multi Language (NA)
1
1
Decal - Paper Tray
1
1
Decal - Original Table
1
1
Decal - Caution : Original : Multi Language
1
1
Plate –Logo
1
1
End Fence
1
1

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2.2.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
· Remove the tape from the development units before you turn the main switch on. The
development units can be severely damaged if you do not remove the tape.
Put the machine on the paper tray unit or the LCT first if you install an optional paper tray unit or
the optional LCT at the same time. Then install the machine and other options.
· Keep the shipping retainers after you install the machine. You may need them in the
future if you transport the machine to another location.
Removal of packing materials and shipping retainers / Removal of PCDU
seal
1. Remove the machine from the box, and check the items in the package.
· Before lifting up the machine, as there are hidden handles, remove the retainers [A]
at the lower front right.
· When you lift the machine, hold the correct parts, as shown in the diagram below.
· Do not lift by holding the scanner unit, etc., because this might deform the machine
or break the exterior covers

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2. Remove the orange tape and retainers on the
outside.
For a machine with preinstalled SPDF,
remove the orange tape and retainers on the
SPDF.
Make sure to remove the cardboard stabilizer shown below. If you do not, JAM 27 or JAM
64 may occur when printing out onto B4, DLT, or SRA3 sized paper in duplex mode.

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3. Remove the paper size decal [A] on the exposure glass.
4. Pull out the 1st paper feed tray, and remove the orange tape and retainers.
5. Pull out the 2nd paper feed tray, and remove the orange tape and retainers.
6. Remove the scanner support [A].

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7. Open the front cover, and store the scanner support in the storage location [A].
· The factory setting sheet is kept in the position [A].
8. Remove the PCDU [A]. ( ×4, ×4)

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9. After removing the orange tape [A], remove the orange tape [B] and red tag [C].
10. Remove the orange tapes [A].
· When removing the orange tapes, remove the orange tapes one by one without
removing the preset seal as shown below.
11. Remove the preset seal [A] in the direction of the blue arrow.

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12. Return the PCDU to its original position, and connect the harnesses (4 for each unit).
· When you return the PCDU to its original position, check the color (engraving), and
set each color unit in the right position.
13. Attach the PCDU front cover [A] with the screws provided (3×10) [B]. ( ×4)

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· Be careful not to trap the harness with the PCDU front cover. Place the excess
portion of the harness on the inside of the inner cover.Also, hook the harness in two
places [A].
14. Rotate the ITB contact/separation lever [A] clockwise, and set it to the position in the following
picture.
15. Attach the ITB unit front cover [A] with the screw provided (3×8) [B].

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16. Close the front cover.
For machines with preinstalled SPDF: Removal of protective sheet
1. Open the SPDF.
2. Release the lever [A], open the pressure plate sheet [B], and pull out the protective sheet [C]
slowly.
At this time, remove the filament tape [D].
3. Close the pressure plate sheet.
4. Close the SPDF.
· If the protective sheet remains in the SPDF, a paper jam will be detected.
Toner bottle installation
1. Open the front cover.
2. Shake the toner bottle (Bk) 5 to 6 times.
3. Remove the toner bottle protection cap [A].