Ricoh Be-C2 Installation guide

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This course explains how to service the Be-C2 series of wide-format black-
and-white copiers.
These machines are successors to the Be-C1 and Be-C1.5 series.
The machine is very similar to the older models. However, there are some
differences. The important ones are mentioned in this course.Also, see
Guidance for Those Familiar with Predecessor Products in the field service
manual, where all the differences are described in one section.
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PRODUCT OUTLINE
The model will be introduced.
The optional peripherals will be introduced.
The product concept, sales points, and targets will be presented.
SPECIFICATIONS
The main specifications will be given. Significant items will be
stressed.
INSTALLATION
Installation of the machine and the peripherals will be covered.
Firmware update will be covered.
MACHINE OVERVIEW
The components will be discussed briefly.
The copy process will be outlined.
The machine’s organization and overall PCB structure will also be
covered.
SCANNING
The scanner mechanism and sensors will be described.
The optional document feeders will be dealt with in a later section.
PROCESSES AROUND THE DRUM
Drum drive, charge, drum cleaning, quenching, and other processes
around the drum will be described
EXPOSURE
The latent image writing mechanism will be described.
This machine uses LED arrays.
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DEVELOPMENT AND TONER SUPPLY
The development process will be described.
Toner supply mechanisms and toner density control will also be
described.
Toner end detection will also be described.
PAPER FEED AND CUTTING
The paper feed mechanisms for the main body will be described.
The cutter will also be described.
The optional feed unit mechanisms are the same as for the main body,
so do not require a separate section.
IMAGE TRANSFER, PAPER SEPARATION, AND PAPER TRANSPORT
Image transfer and paper separation mechanisms will be described.
Transport from the drum to the fusing unit will be explained.
FUSING
Fusing will be described.
PAPER EXIT
The paper feed out mechanisms will be described.
MAINTENANCE
PM is described briefly.
OPTIONAL PAPER CASSETTE
This describes the optional paper cassette mechanisms.
OPTIONAL FOLDER
This describes the mechanisms in the optional fan folder and cross
folder.
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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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APPEARANCE
This slide shows a front view of the machine.
Document feeder: One sheet at a time.
Document exits at top and rear; the rear exit is not shown here
Copy exits at front and rear (rear one not shown in the diagram).
Bypass Tray: One sheet at a time
Roll Tray 1: Contains two paper rolls (rolls 1 and 2)
Roll Tray 2 (Optional): Contains two paper rolls (rolls 3 and 4).
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An optional paper cassette can be installed instead of an optional roll feeder.
There are two trays.
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The table is too high for most wheelchair users.
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The blue line represents the USB cable. The red dots represent the points
where the cable is connected.
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This is the same option that was used with the Be-C1.
Note how this option can be used to stack originals coming out of the rear
exit.
The diagram on the right shows how to adjust the tray to match the size of
the originals.
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If the folder option is installed, a stacker cannot be installed at the rear.
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