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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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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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)
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(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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