Ricoh V-C3 Installation guide

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V-C3 TECHNICAL TRAINING
FULL COURSE
This course is for technicians who have not worked with the V-C1/V-C2 color
copiers.

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Introduction:
!This machine is a high-speed network multi-
functional color copier.
"Based on the GW Architecture.
"Provides the following:
» Network Scanning
» Local Storage
» Copying
» Scanning
»Fax
»Printing
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Objectives
!Install the machine and its peripherals in the
field.
!Understand how the machine and the peripherals
work.
!Understand and perform routine maintenance.
"Understand the PM table and counters.
"Understand the SP codes.
!Troubleshoot and repair this product in the field.
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Course Overview
!Product Outline
!Installation
!Maintenance
!Machine Overview
!Automatic Document Feeder
!Scanner
!Image Processing
!Laser Unit
PRODUCT OUTLINE
#The model will be introduced.
#The optional peripherals will be introduced.
#The product concept, sales points, and targets will be presented.
#The main specifications will be mentioned during this section of the course.
INSTALLATION
#Study how to install the machines and the peripherals.
#Study how to access SP modes and user tools.
#Study how to update the firmware.
MAINTENANCE
#PM is described briefly.
MACHINE OVERVIEW
#The components will be discussed.
#The paper feed path and copying process will be outlined.
#The machine's organization and overall PCB structure will also be covered.
DOCUMENT FEED
#The ADF is a standard component of the machine.
#This section of the course will explain the ADF’s mechanisms.
SCANNER
#The scanner mechanism will be discussed.
IMAGE PROCESSING
#This section briefly explains the image processing done inside this machine.
LASER UNIT
#The laser diode circuits and laser optics will be described.

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Course Overview
!Processes Around the Drum
!Toner Supply Mechanisms
!Waste Toner Collection
!Process Control
!Paper Feed
!Transfer and Separation
!Fusing
!Paper Exit/Duplex
PROCESSES AROUND THE DRUM
#This section describes the drum and the processes around it, including
quenching, charge corona unit, and drum cleaning.
TONER SUPPLY
#The toner supply mechanism will be described.
#The toner near-end and toner end detection methods will be discussed.
WASTE TONER COLLECTION
#Waste toner collection will also be discussed. There is no recycling.
PROCESS CONTROL
#This section explains the basic points about how the machine controls the copy
process to compensate for changes in operating conditions.
PAPER FEED
#The paper feed mechanism for the main body will be described. The optional
LCTs will be dealt with in later sections.
TRANSFER & SEPARATION
#Image transfer and paper separation mechanisms will be described.
FUSING
#Fusing will be described.
PAPER EXIT/DUPLEX
#The paper feed out and duplex mechanisms will be described.
#The duplex tray is a standard component of this model.

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Course Overview
!Large Capacity Tray (B473)
!A3/DLT Large Capacity Tray (D350)
!A3/DLT Kit for Tandem Tray (B331)
!Cover Interposer (B704) – this has one tray
!Mailbox (B762)
!Cover Interposer (B835) – this has two trays
!Multi-folding Unit (D454)
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (B473)
#The optional A4/LT LCT will be described in this section.
#There are two LCTs for this model.
#This one is the same that was used with the V-C2.
A3/DLT LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (D350)
#The optional A3/DLT LCT will be described in this section.
#This is based on the one that was used with the B234 series (Katana-C1).
A3/DLT KIT FOR TRAY 1 (B331)
#This optional kit for the tandem tray will be described here. This is the same as
the one used in the V-C2.
COVER INTERPOSER TRAY (B704)
#This optional cover sheet feeder will be described in this section.
#This model has one tray.
#It is the same as the cover interposer that was used with the V-C2.
#There is another optional cover interposer, and that one has two trays.
MAILBOX (B762)
#This is the same as the one used in the V-C2.
COVER INTERPOSER TRAY (B835)
#This optional cover sheet feeder will be described in this section.
#This model has two trays.
#It is the same as the cover interposer that was used with the B234 series.
MULTI-FOLDING UNIT (D454)
#This is the same as the folder that is used with the MT-C4 series.

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Course Overview
!3,000-sheet Finisher with 100-sheet stapler
(B830)
!2,000-sheet Booklet Finisher (D373) and 3,000-
sheet Finisher (D374)
!Ring Binder (D392)
!Fax Unit (D498)
3,000-SHEET FINISHER WITH 100-SHEET STAPLER (B830)
#This finisher is the same as the one that was used with the B234 series (Katana-
C1).
#This finisher has an optional punch unit (B831) and a built-in jogger unit.
2,000-SHEET BOOKLET FINISHER/3,000-SHEET FINISHER (D373/D374)
#These are based on the finishers that were used with the B234 series.
#They have an optional jogger unit (B703) and an optional punch unit (B702).
RING BINDER (D392)
#This is the same as the one that is used with the V-C2.
FAX UNIT
#This is similar to the V-C2 series fax unit.

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V-C3 TRAINING
COPIER ENGINE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION
#The model will be introduced.
#The optional peripherals will be introduced.
#The product concept, sales points, and targets will be presented.

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Product Overview
Overview of the Machine
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Target Markets
!This machine is targeted for the office
environment, and for the light production market.
!Two basic configurations of options are available
to meet each of these needs.
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Product Appearance – For the
Office Environment
ADF
Booklet
Finisher
#Here is a view of the copier with some of the important options attached.
#The ADF is a standard part of the machine.
#The Booklet Finisher is an option.

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Product Appearance – For the
Light Production Market
LCT (A4)
Cover
Interposer
Finisher with
100-sheet Stapler
#Here is a view with a different set of options installed.
#There is one limitation for this market: the machine cannot handle 13 inch paper.

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Operation Panel
!The operation panel has also been re-designed.
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How many models?
!D081: V-C3a SP
!D082: V-C3b SP
!The difference between these models is the output speed.
"V-C3a: FC: 60 cpm, B/W: 65 cpm
» V-C2a: FC: 55 cpm, B/W: 60 cpm
"V-C3b: FC: 70cpm, B/W: 75cpm
» This is the same as the V-C2b.
!Both models have a built-in scanner/printer unit.
!The VM card is inserted in the lower slot at the factory. The
new App 2 Me feature is built into this VM card, but must be
enabled at installation.
!Both models have a 320 GB hard disk and 2 GB of RAM.
"There is no optional extra memory.
#App 2 Me is a new feature that allows you to carry your preferred operation panel
configuration from machine to machine. It is a connectivity feature, so it is not
explained in this course in detail.

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Product Overview
Features
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Paper Weights
Std Tray 52.3-216
14lbs.Bond～90lbs.Index
Std Tray 3 52.3-256
14lbs.Bond～90lbs.Index
Bypass 52.3-300
14lbs.Bond～110lbs.Cover
Duplex Unit 60-216
17lbs.Bond～90lbs. Index
A4/LT LCT 52-128
14-34lbs
A3/DLT LCT 52.3-300
14lbs.Bond～110lbs.Cover
!Standard Trays 164g/m
2
-216g/m
2
and Bypass/Wide LCT Tray 280
g/m
2
-300 g/m
2
need the following
conditions:
"All the paper should be stored in
the same place where the room
temperature is 20-25 degrees and
the humidity is 30-65%
"Any curls in the paper should be
smoothed out before loading it.
"When loading thick paper in
paper trays 1-3, or the wide LCT,
set the paper direction according
to the grain, as shown in the
illustration on the next slide.
"When loading thick paper in the
bypass tray, set the paper
direction according to the grain,
as shown on the following slide.
#Note that tray 3 can handle heavier paper than the other two standard trays. This
is explained after the next slide.

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Loading Heavy Paper
!Load paper so that the grain is in the correct orientation.
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Improved Thick Paper Handling
!All of the trays can handle paper of weight up to 216 g/m
2
but Tray
3 can handle thicker paper up to 256 g/m
2
.
"There is a wider gap where the right edge of Tray 3 opens at the
bottom of the vertical paper feed path. Also, the curvature of the
paper feed path is not as sharp (see the next slide).
"This makes it easier for paper up to 256 g/m
2
thick to pass through
the junction to the vertical paper feed path.
"The gap has been widened for Tray 3 only, so thicker paper (up to
256 g/m
2
) should be loaded in Tray 3.
#This large junction point makes it easier for thick paper to feed into the vertical
feed path and reduces the occurrence of paper jams. The large gap also makes
it easier to remove jams if they do occur in the vertical feed path.

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Improved Thick Paper Handling
!The bend at the exit from the tray is smoother in Tray 3.
This allows the tray to feed thick paper 2 without problems.
V-C1, V-C2
V-C3: Trays 1 and 2 V-C3: Tray 3
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Copy Speed for each Paper Weight
gsm lbs
Thin Paper 52.3~65.9 65 60
Plain Paper 66~99.9 65 60
Middle Thick 100~127.4 60 60
Thick Paper 1 127.5~163.9 37.5 37.5
Thick Paper 2 164~249.9 37.5 37.5
Thick Paper 3 250~300 30 30
OHP, 1200dpi printing,
High gloss paper※130
37.5
※Depends on the
thickness
30
37.5
※Depends on the
thickness
Thin Paper 52.3~65.9 75 70
Plain Paper 66~99.9 75 70
Middle Thick 100~127.4 60 60
Thick Paper 1 127.5~163.9 37.5 37.5
Thick Paper 2 164~249.9 37.5 37.5
Thick Paper 3 250~300 30 30
OHP, 1200dpi printing,
High gloss paper※130 37.5
※Depends on the
thickness
30
37.5
※Depends on the
thickness
FC CPM
C3a
C3b
Model Mode Paper Thickness BK CPM
#gsm: grams per square meter