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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