Ricoh FT4480 Quick start guide

FT4480
FIELD SERVICE MANUAL
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
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ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE LEVEL
MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT
POWER REQUIREMENT
COPIER INSTALLATION
COLOR DEVELOPMENT UNIT INSTALLATION
KEY COUNTER HOLDER INSTALLATION
A3/11’’x17” COUNTER INSTALLATION
CASSETTE MODIFICATION
MODIFYING MAIN TRANSFER VOLTAGE
PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTING THE COPIER
SERVICE TABLE
PM TABLE
SERVICE TABLES
SERVICE REMARKS
SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICATIONS
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
1. OPTICS
2. DEVELOPMENT AND TONER SUPPLY
3. CLEANING
4. QUENCHING
5. PAPER FEED
6. FUSING
7. TRANSPORT
8. CORONA
9. OTHERS
10. COPY IMAGE
ELECTRICAL DATA
SCHEMATICS
TIMING CHARTS
DOCUMENT FEEDER
1. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
2. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
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2-20
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3-80
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6. SORTER
1. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
2. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
7. LARGE CAPACITY TRAY
1. UNPACKING AND ADJUSTMENT
2. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
8. EDITOR BOARD
1. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
1. COPY QUALITY
2. SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
3. DEFECTIVE SENSOR TABLE
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SECTION 1
INSTALLATION

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CONTENTS
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ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE LEVEL
MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT
POWER REQUIREMENT
COPIER INSTALLATION
ACCESSORY CHECK
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
COLOR DEVELOPMENT UNIT INSTALLATION
ACCESSORY CHECK
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
KEY COUNTER HOLDER INSTALLATION
A3/11”X17” COUNTER INSTALLATION
CASSETTE MODIFICATION
MODIFYING MAIN TRANSFORMER VOLTAGE
(220V TO 240V)
PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTING THE COPIER
SHORT HAUL TRANSPORTATION
LONG HAUL TRANSPORTATION BY VEHICLE
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1. ENVIRONMENT
Temperature Range:
Humidity Range:
Ambient Illumination:
Ventilation:
Ambient Dust:
Room Size:
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)
15% to 90% RH
Less than 1,500 Iux (Do not expose to direct
sunlight.)
Room air should turn over at least 3 times/hour.
Less than 0.15 mg/m3 (4 x 10¯³ oz/yd³)
More than 10 m3 (13.4 yd3)
If the installation place is air-conditioned or heated, place the
machine:
a. Where it will not be subjected to sudden temperature changes.
b. Where it will not be directly exposed to cool air from an air
conditioner in the summer.
c. Where it will not be directly exposed to reflected heat from a
space heater in winter.
Avoid placing the copier in an area filled with corrosive gas.
Avoid any area higher than 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea
level.
Place the copier on a strong and level base.
Avoid any area where the copier may be subjected to frequent
strong vibration.
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2. MACHINE LEVEL
Front to back: Within 5 mm (0.2”) of level
Right to left: Within 5 mm (0.2”) of level
Place the machine on a table and screw the leveling foots [A] up or
down to level the machine.
Use a leveling gauge if necessary.
3. MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT
Front: 70 cm (27.6”)
Back: 10 cm (3.9”)
Right: 80 cm (31.5”)
Left : 10 cm (3.9”)
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4. POWER REQUIREMENT
1. Input voltage level
110V/60Hz : More than 15A
115V/60Hz : More than 15A
220V/50Hz : More than 8A
220V/60Hz : More than 8A
240V/50Hz : More than 8A
2. Permissible voltage fluctuation: ± 10%
3. Permissible extension cord: At least 300V, 30A capacity and less
than 5 meters (16.4 ft) long.
4. Do not set anything on the power cord.
NOTE: - Be sure to ground the machine. (Do not connect the grounding wire to a
gas pipe.)
- Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.
- Avoid multi-wiring.
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5. COPIER INSTALLATION
- ACCESSORY CHECK -
Check the quantity and condition of the accessories in the box
according to the following list.
DESCRIPTION
1. Installation Procedure
(115V - English only. 220V/240V - five languages)
2. New Equipment Condition Report
3. Envelope - NECR (115V only)
4. Cassette - Large
America, Europe, Middle East, Philippines
The Rest of Asia,
5. Cassette - Small
America, Europe, Middle East, Philippines, Taiwan
The Rest of Asia
6. Receiving tray
7. Original holder
8. Operating instructions
(115V - English only. 220V/240V - five languages)
9. Operating instruction cards
(115V - English only. 220V/240V - five languages)
10. Multilingual decals (220/240V only)
11. Sort/Stack key top
(attached on the right inner cover)
12. Sort/Stack key cover
(attached on the right inner cover)
13. Editing Sheet
Q’TY
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NOTE: Save the Sorter/Stack key top and cover for Sorter installation.
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- INSTALLATION PROCEDURE -
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Remove the shipping tapes [A] from the copier as shown.
Open the copier right [B] and left front door [C], remove the shipping
tape [D] and the wedge [E] between the registration rollers, and cut
the cable tie [F] securing the toner collection bottle as shown.
Pull out the cassette tray [G].
Remove the foam rubber [H].
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