Ricoh M5 User manual

RICOH M5
SERVICE MANUAL

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

May, 25, 1985
INTRODUCTION
The Ricoh M5 is a desktop plain
carefully manufactured to exacting paper copier which is standards of high per-
formance. It consistently yields high contrast copies with
a superior finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the opera-
tion and care of the M5. TO get the maximum
from this copier, all operators should carefully
follow the instructions in this manual. Please
manual in the holder provided on the machine.
MAJOR FEATURES
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Copies everything from
1 l“) sized documents.
versatility
read and
keep this
business cards to A4 (8-1/2” x
Easy-to-maintain cartridge design.
Black, blue, green and red color application.
Lightweight design for easy transport.
“Clam-shell” design makes misfeeds easy to clear.
Simple and reliable operation.
Inner cassette makes the copier compact.

May, 25, 1985
CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1. Unpacking procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-2. Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-3. Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. GUIDE TO COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-1. Overall machine layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-2. operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10
2-3. Operator controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ll
3. COPYING 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. < . . . . ...13
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3-2
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3-3
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3-4
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3-5 .
Starting the copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Normal copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...13
Manual feed copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...14
Two-sided copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...15
Color copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...16
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REPLENISHING SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...17
4-1. Loading paper...........*.. . . . . . . . . . . ...17
4-2. Adding toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...19
REPLACING THE MASTER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...23
6-1. Clearing misdeeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...23
6-2. Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6-3. Service codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...27
’IAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...28
TRANSPORTING THE COPIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...29
DO’S AND DON’TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...29
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...30

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1. INSTALLATION
1-1. UNPACKING PROCEDURE
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3)
4)
5)
Take out the accessary box
and the machir
Remove the
blocks.
Open the viny
e.
twocushion
bag and take
out the machine.
Check the quantity of the
accessories using the follow-
ing list.
Cassette
Copy Tray
1 pc
1 pc
Master Unit 1 pc
(115V and 220V machines
only)
Note: Keep the master unit in
the box until installing it
in the copier.
Power Supply Cord 1 pc
Toner 1 cartridqe (Black)
.
(115V and 220V machines
only)
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1-2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Slider
Release Latch
1 Remove the two strips of tape. .
Z. Move the slider to the left until
the right edge of the copier is
exposed.
3. Squeeze the release latch and
open the top unit.
4. Remove the three strips of
tape and the silica gel.
Turn to the next page.
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Master Release Lever
5. Lower the master release lever.
6. Remove the three wedges
from the master unit.
Note: Do not touch the master
(purple material) and
avoid’ exposing it to
light.
7. Insert the master unit into the
copier until it stops.
8. Peel the polyester cover off of
the master.

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Return the master release lever
to its original position.
Shake a cartridge of
Set the pins of
oner well.
he toner
cartridge into the slots on the
development unit. Then, turn
the cartridge counter-
clockwise.
Install the cartridge crank on
the shaft. Then, turn the
cartridge crank clockwise to
strip off the cartridge seal.
Remove the cartridge crank.
Note: At installation, it is re-
commended to load
two cartridges of toner.
Lower the top unit.
Turn to the next page.
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14. Load paper in the cassette as
shown on page 17, and insert
the loaded cassette until it
stops.
15. Install the copy tray on the left
side of the machine.
16. Connect the power
cord.
17. When not using this
tion booklet, keep it
holder on the back
copier.
supply
instruc-
in the
of the
This completes machine installa-
tion.
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1-3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation Iocatlon should be carefully chosen because environmental condi-
1l-ons greatly affect the performance of a copier
Optimum environmental conditions:
. Temperature . . . . . . . . 10–30° C
(50-86° F)
. Humidity . . . . . . . . . 15–90% RH
. Well-ventilated and wide room
Minimum ventilation: air tur-
nover 3 times/hour
. On a strong and level base (a
sturdy desk, etc. )
. The copier must be level within
5 mm (1 3/64”) both front to rear
and left to right
Turn to the next page.
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Environments to avoid:
● Locations exposed to direct sun-
light or strong light (more than
1,500 Iux)
● Dusty areas ‘
● Areas higher than 2,000 m
(6,500 ft) above sea level
● Areas where the copier may be
subjected to frequent strong
vibration
● Locations directly exposed to the cool air from an aircondi -
tioner or to reflected heat from a space heater
(Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice ver-
sa may cause condensation within the copier. )
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● POWER CONNECTION
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Connect the power cord to a
●
power source as shown below
a) 115 V/60Hz : More than 12A
●
b) 220 V/50Hz : More than 6A
c) 240 V/50Hz : More than 6A
Voltage must not fluctuate more
●
than 10%.
Avoid multiwiring.
Do not set anything on the
power cord.
Ground the copier properly to
prevent accidents.
Do not ground to a gas line.
Make sure the plug is firmly
inserted in the outlet.
If an extension cord must be used, it must have a capacity of more than 300 V/30A
(300WZOA for 220/240V machine) and be less than 5m (5.5 yds) long.
● ACCESS TO COPIER
● Place the copier near a power source
providing clearance as shown.
.
More than 12 cm (4-3/4”)
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2. GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
2-1. OVERALL MACHINE LAYOUT
Cassette
I
Exit Cover —\
Top Unit
/Master Unit
Guide
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2-2. OPERATION PANEL
1.
Check Paper Path Indicator
2. Replace Master Unit
Indicator
3. Add Toner Indicator
4. Check Cassette Indicator
5. Image Density Indicators
6. Copy Counter
7. Wait Indicator
8. Manual Feed Indicator
9. Start Key
10, Clear/Stop Key
11.
Increase Quantity Key
12. Decrease Quantity Key
13. Image Density Keys
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2-3. OPERATOR CONTROLS
Check Paper Path Indicator
Lights when there is a paper
misfeed within the copier.
Replace Master Unit Indicator
Lights when it is time to change
the master unit.
Add Toner Indicator
Lights when it is time to change
the toner cartridge.
Check Cassette Indicator
Lights when either no paper is
in the cassette or the cassette is
not properly positioned.
Image Density Indicators
Shows the image density level
selected.
(Five levels from darkest to
lightest)
Copy Counter
Shows the number of copies
entered. While copying, this
counter shows the number of
copies made. (Count up type.)
Wait Indicator
Lights when the copier is warm-
ing up. Copies cannot
be
made when this indicator is on.
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Manual Feed Indicator
Lights when copy paper has
been inserted.
Blinks when the next sheet of
copy paper should be inserted.
Start Key
Press to start copy operation.
Clear/Stop Key
Press to cancel the copy num-
ber entered. While copying,
press to stop copy operation.
Increase Quantity Key
Press to increase the copy entry
number. (The maximum num-
ber of copies that can be
entered is 20.)
● Decrease Quantity Key
Press to reduce the copy entry
number.
● Image Density Keys
Use these keys to
lighter or darker. make copies

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3. COPYING
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3-1. STARTING THE COPIER
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Turn on the main switch.
The Wait indicator ( ~ ) will turn
on, which means the copier
warming up. When this
turns off, copies can be m
is
indica or
ade.
3-2. NORMAL COPYING
1
Raise the platen cover and .
place the original face down
on the exposure glass.
Make sure the original is flush
with both
right scales he front and the
2. Adjust the image density to
match the type and quality of
the original by pressing the
Image Density keys.
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3-3. MANUAL FEED COPYING
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Enter the number of copies
required by pressingthe
Increase Quantity key.
(Use the Decrease Quantity
key if you enter too many
copies.)
* Up to 20 copies can be
entered at one time.
* Press the Clear/Stop key to
cancel the entry.
Press the Start Key.
The number of copies made
will be continuously shown by
the copy counter.
(To stop the machine during a
multicopyrun, press the
Clear/Stop key.)
Use the manual feed entrance to copy onto paper of unusual
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3.
Insert
feed
above
size or weight.
paper into the manual
entrance (the space
the cassette) until the
Manual Feed indicator lights.
Note: Make sure that the
paper is flush against
the front edge of the
manual feed guide as
shown.
Position the original on the
exposure glass and press the
Start key.
If making multiple copies,
insert the next sheet of paper
into the entrance when the
Manual Feed indicator starts to
blink.
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3-4. TWO-SIDED COPYING
1. Copy the first side in the nor-
mal manner. Then, insert the
copy into the manual feed
entrance until the Manual
Feed indicator lights.
Important:
The copy must be inserted
facedown, and flush against
the front edge of the manual
feed guide.
2. Set the second original, and
press the Start key.
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3-5. COLOR COPYING
Blue, green, and red development units and toner are available as options in addition
to standard black. (You need a separate development unit for each color.)
Example: Making a green and blue
copy.
1 Install the green development .
unit in the copier.
Place the black development
unit in the spare development
unit case.
2. Place the original to be copied
in green on the exposure glass,
and make the copy.
3. Insert the copy faceup into the
manual feed entrance.
4.
5
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Exchange the green and blue
development units.
Place the original to be copied
in blue on the exposure glass
and press the Start key.
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