Ricoh PRIPORT VT 2000 Series User manual

RICOH PRIPORT VT 2000 SERIES
(VT2100/2130/2150/2300/2500)
SERVICE MANUAL

SECTION 1
OVERALL MACHINE
INFORMATION

1. SPECIFICATIONS
VT2300/VT2500
Configuration: Desktop
Master processing: Digital
Printing process: Full automatic one drum stencil system
Original type: Sheet
Original size: Maximum 307 mm x 432 mm (12.0" x 17.0")
Minimum 90 mm x 140 mm (3.6" x 5.5")
Reproduction ratios: 3 Enlargement and 3 Reduction
LT Version A4 Version
Enlargement 141% 141%
127% 122%
115% 115%
Full Size 100% 100%
Reduction 93% 93%
75% 82%
64% 71%
Image mode: Line/Photo
Color Printing: Drum Unit replacement system
Master feed/eject: Roll master automatic feed/eject
Printing area: Maximum: 250 mm x 350 mm (9.8" x 13.7") at
20°C/ 65 % RH.
Leading edge margin: 10 ± 3 mm at "0" position
Print paper size: Minimum: 90 mm x 148 mm (3.6" x 5.8")
Maximum: 325 mm x 447 mm (12.8" x 17.6")
Print paper weight: 50 g/m2to 215 g/m2
Printing speed: 60, 75, 90, 105, 120 sheets/minute (5 steps)
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First print time: 34.5 seconds (B4 size)
31.5 seconds (A4 Size)
Paper feed table
capacity: 1000 sheets (66.3 g/m2/17.6 lb)
Paper delivery table
capacity: 500 sheets (66.3 g/m2/ 17.6 lb)
Power source: 110V, 60 Hz.....................6.0A
120 V, 60 Hz....................5.5 A
220/240 V, 50/60 Hz........2.7 A
Power consumption: 110/120 V version: 430 W
220/240 V version: 470 W
Weight: 120 V version: 102 kg (224.8 lb)
220/240 V version: 107 kg (235.8 lb)
Optional Table: 26 kg (57.3 lb)
Dimensions:
(W x D x H) Stored: 735 mm x 607 mm x 577 mm (29.0" x 23.9" x 22.8")
Set up: 1279 mm x 607 mm x 656 mm
(50.4" x 23.9" x 25.9")
Table: 640 mm x 570 mm x 455 mm
(25.2" x 22.4" x 17.9")
ADF original capacity: 20 sheets (66 g/m2) or 1.8 mm height
Original guide width
settings: 98 mm to 316 mm (38.6" to 12.44")
Original scanning time: 3 ms/1 line
Original thickness: 0.05 mm to 0.8 mm
Original feed speed: 20.8 mm/second (When master processing)
41.7 mm/second (When not master processing)
Pixel density: 16 dots/mm
Master eject box
capacity: 25 masters (Normal condition) 20 masters (10°C/30% RH Condition)
Paper feeding: Friction roller/center separation system
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Feed table side plate
width settings: 88 mm to 330 mm (3.46" to 12.99")
Paper feed roller
pressure: Normal position................250 g Thick paper position.........550 g
Separation roller
pressure: Normal position................180 g Weak position ..................70 g
Side registration: ±10 mm (manual)
Vertical registration: ±20 mm (mechanical)
Ink Supply: Automatic ink supply system
Press roller pressure: 10 ± 0.3 kg
Paper Delivery: Air knife/vacuum delivery
Delivery side plate width
settings: 80 mm to 320 mm (3.15" to 12.6")
Print counter: 7 digits
Master counter: 6 digits
Supplies:
Priport Thermal master 280 mm width
Master VT-M:
(16 dots/mm) Master roll 250 masters/1 roll
Roll diameter 130 mm
Master length 480 mm/1 master
Max run length 2000 prints
Ink Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green, Brown
(500 cc/pack)
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VT2100 Series (VT2100, VT2130, VT2150)
Configuration: Desk top
Master processing: Digital
Printing process: Full automatic one drum stencil system
Original type: Sheet
Original size: Maximum 307 mm x 432 mm (12.0" x 17.0")
Reproduction ratios: LT version: 100 %, 93 %, 75 %, 64 %
A4 version: 100 %, 93 %, 82 %, 71 %
Image mode: Line/Photo
Color printing: Drum unit replacement system
Master feed/eject: Roll master automatic feed/eject
Master processing area: VT2100: Maximum 256 mm x 354 mm
(10.1" x 13.9")
VT2130: Maximum 216 mm x 354 mm
(8.5" x 13.9")
VT2150: Maximum 216 mm x 287 mm
(8.5" x 11.3")
Printing area: VT2100: Maximum 250 mm x 350 mm
(9.8" x 13.7") at 20°C/65 % RH
VT2130: Maximum 210 mm x 350 mm
(8.3" x 13.7") at 20°C/65% RH
VT2150: Maximum 210 mm x 283 mm
(8.3" x 11.1") at 20°C/65% RH
Leading edge margin: 10 mm
Print paper size: Minimum 90 mm x 148 mm (3.6" x 5.8")
Maximum 297 mm x 442 mm (11.6" X 17.4")
Print paper weight: 50 g/m2to 215 g/m2
Print speed: 60, 75, 90, 105, 120 sheets/minute (5 steps)
First print time: VT2100: 35 seconds (B4 size)
VT2130: 35 seconds (LG size)
VT2150: 31 Seconds (A4 size)
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Paper feed table capacity 1000 sheets (66.3 g/m2/ 17.6 lb)
Paper delivery table
capacity: 500 sheets (66.3 g/m2/ 17.6 lb)
Power source: 220/240V, 50/60 Hz.........2.7A
120V, 60 Hz.....................5.5 A
110V, 60 Hz.....................6.0 A
Power consumption: 110/120 V version: 430 W
220/240 V version: 470 W
Weight: 110/120 V version: 100 kg (220.4 lb)
220/240 V version 105 kg (233.7 lb)
Optional table: 26 kg (57.3 lb)
Dimensions:
(W x D x H) When stored: 735 mm x 607 mm x 569 mm (29.0" x 23.9" x 22.4")
When set up: 1279 mm x 607 mm x 656 mm
(50.4" x 23.9" x 25.9")
Table only: 640 mm x 570 mm x 455 mm
(25.2" x 22.4 x 17.9")
Original guide
width-settings: 98 mm to 316 mm (38.6" to 12.44")
Original scanning time: 3 ms/1 line
Original thickness: 0.06 mm to 0.5 mm
Original feed speed: 20.8 mm/second
Pixel density: 16 dots/mm
Master eject box
capacity: 25 masters (at normal conditions) 20 masters (at 10°C/30 % RH)
Paper feeding: Friction roller/center separation system
Feed table side plate
width settings: 88 mm to 317 mm (3.46" to 12.48")
Paper feed roller
pressure: Normal position ...............250 g Thick paper position.........550 g
Separation roller
pressure: Normal position................180 g Weak position ..................70 g
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Side registration: ±10 mm (manual)
Vertical registration: ±20 mm (mechanical)
Paper table raising /
lowering speed: 22 mm/second (50 Hz) 26 mm/second (60 Hz)
Ink supply: Automatic ink supply system
Pressure roller pressure: 10 ±0.3 kg
Paper delivery: Air knife/vacuum delivery
Delivery side plate
width settings: 80 mm to 320 mm (3.15" to 12.6")
Print counter: 7 digits
Master counter: 6 digits
Supplies:
Priport Master VT-M for VT2100:
(16 dots/mm) Thermal master 280 mm width
Master roll 250 masters/1 roll
Master length 480 mm/1 master
Max run length 2000 prints
Priport Master VT-S for VT2130/VT2150:
Thermal master 240 mm width
Max run length 2000 prints
VT2130: Master roll 250 masters/1 roll
Master length 480 mm/1 master
VT2150: Master roll 300 masters/1 roll
Master length 413 mm/1 master
Ink: 500 cc ink pack
Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green, Brown
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---- MEMO ----
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2. GUIDE TO COMPONENTS AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS
(Paper Feed Side)
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No. Name Function
1. ADF Unit
(VT2300/2500) Feeds the original to the printing position automatically.
2. ADF Unit Open
Button
(VT2300/2500)
Use to open the ADF unit.
3. Original Guides Adjust these guides to position the originals
correctly.
4. Original Table Place the originals on this table.
5. Original Table
Release Lever Use to open the original table unit to the left for master installation.
6. Feed Roller
Pressure Lever Use to adjust the contact pressure of the paper feed roller according to paper thickness.
7. Separation Roller
Pressure Lever Use to adjust the separation roller pressure to prevent double feed.
8. Paper Feed Side
Plate Use to prevent paper skew.
9. Paper Feed Table Set the paper on this table.
10. Side Plate Fine
Adjusting Dial Use to shift the paper feed table sideways.
11. Front Door Open for access to the inside of the machine.
12. Paper Delivery Table Completed prints are delivered here.
13. Operation Panel Operator controls and indicators are located here.
14. ADF On/Off Select
Switch
(VT2300/2500)
When setting originals one sheet at a time, set this
switch to the Off position.
15. Original Tray Originals used to make a master are delivered to
this tray.
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(Paper Delivery Side)
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No. Name Function
16. Master Cut Button Press this button to cut the master paper leading
edge after installing a new master roll.
17. Pressure Release
Lever Use to install the master roll, or to clean the thermal head.
18. Drum Rotating
Button Press to replace the drum or to remove misfed paper.
19. Drum Unit The master paper is wrapped around this unit.
20. Ink Holder Set the ink cartridge in this holder.
21. Main Switch Use to turn the power on or off.
22. Small Size Paper
Delivery End Plate
(for smaller than
A4/LT)
Use to align the leading edge of small-sized (less
than A4/LT) prints.
23. Paper Delivery End
Plate (for larger
than A4/LT)
Use to align the leading edge of prints larger than
A4/LT.
24. Paper Delivery
Side Plate Use to align the prints on the paper delivery table.
25. Master Eject
Container Cover Open when removing the master eject container.
26. Memory/Class switch
(VT2300/2500) Use to select memory or class mode.
27. Skip Paper Feed
Switch (VT2300/2500)
Printing Density
Select Switch
(VT2100/2130/2150)
Use to adjust paper feed interval or a misted
master.
Use to select the printing density according to the
type and quality of the original.
28. Master Eject Unit
Open Button Press to remove misfed paper or a misfed master.
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3. OPERATION PANEL
VT2300/VT2500
1. Reset Key Press to reset error indicators.
2. Make-up Key Press to use the make-up function (VT2500 only).
3. Number Keys Press to enter the number of prints.
4. Stop Key Press to stop the machine operation. The machine
will continue operation when the Print Start key or
Master Making key is pressed.
5. Clear Modes Key Press to cancel all previously entered settings and
modes.
6. Master Making
Key Press to make a master.
7. Print Start Key Press to start printing.
8. Proof Key Press to make trial prints or extra prints.
9. Clear Key Press to change the number set in the counter.
Also use to change the make-up mode (VT2500
only). This key can be used only after the machine
stops operation.
10. Memory/Class Key Use to select group printing in Memory mode or
Class mode.
11. Lower Paper Feed
Table Key Press to lower the paper feed table.
12. Image Position
Keys Press to shift the image forwards or backwards on the print paper.
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13. Speed Keys Press to adjust the rotation speed of the machine
according to the type of image and printing paper.
14. Auto Cycle Key Use to automatically process masters and make
prints.
15. Full Size Key Press to make prints the same size as the original.
16. Reduce/Enlarge
Key Press to reduce or enlarge the image.
17. Printing Density
Key Press to make prints darker or lighter.
18. Image Mode Key Press to select line mode or photo mode according
to the type and quality of the original.
19. Combine 2
Originals Key Press to combine two originals onto one print image.
20. Monitors Light or blink when a non-standard condition
occurs within the machine.
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VT2100/VT2130/VT2150
1. Reset Key Press to reset error indicators.
2. Indicators Light or blink when a non-standard condition
occurs within the machine.
3. Auto Cycle Key Use to automatically process masters and make
prints.
4. Reduction Key Press to reduce the image.
5. Image Position
Keys Press to shift the image forwards or backwards on the print paper.
6. Number Keys Press to enter the number of prints.
7. Counter Displays the number of prints entered. While
printing, it shows the number of uncompleted
prints.
8. Memory Display Displays the number of the memory location that
will be used to store the number of copies. The
print number for up to 10 jobs can be stored at
once.
9. Print Start Key Press to start printing.
10. Master Making
Key Press to make a master.
11. Proof Key Press to make trial prints or extra prints.
12. Stop Key Press to stop the machine operation. The machine
will continue operation when the Print Start key or
Master Making key is pressed.
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13. Memory Key Use to select memory location number.
14. Clear Key Press to change the number set in the counter.
This key can be used only after the machine stops
operation.
15. Speed Keys Press to adjust the rotation speed of the machine
according to the type of image and printing paper.
16. Image Mode Key Press to select line mode or photo mode according
to the type and quality of the original.
17. Combine 2
Originals Key Press to combine two originals onto one print image.
18. Lower Paper Feed
Table Key Press to lower the paper feed table.
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4. PRINTING PROCESS
1. Master Ejecting: Eject the used master wrapped around the drum
into the master eject box.
2. Scanning: Scan the original image by CCD through the mirror
and the lens while feeding the original.
3. Master Feeding: Convert the image signal read by CCD into the
digital signal and send it to the thermal head to
make holes on the surface of the master and then,
set the master around the drum.
4. Paper Feeding: Send paper to the drum section by using center
separation system consisting of the separation
plate and separation roller.
5. Printing: Press the paper fed from the paper feed section to
the drum to transfer the ink through drum screen
and the master.
6. Paper Delivering: Peel the printed paper with the Exit Pawl and Air
knife and eject the paper onto the paper delivery
table.
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5. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
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1. Original Registration Sensor
2. 2nd Original Sensor
3. Original Pressure Solenoid
(VT2300/VT2500)
4. Original Transport Motor
5. Fluorescent Lamp Stabilizer
6. Right Cutter Switch
7. Power Supply PCB
8. Thermal Head Drive Control PCB
9.Thermal Head
10. Master End Sensor
11. Master Feed Motor
12. Paper Size Detection Sensor 3
(VT2300/VT2500)
13. Paper Size Detection Sensor 2
(VT2300/VT2500)
14. Paper Size Detection Sensor 1
(VT2300/VT2500)
15. Paper Size Detection Board
(VT2300/VT2500)
16. Cutter Motor
17. Left Cutter Switch
18. Master Buckle Sensor
19. Master Eject Motor
20. Master Eject Solenoid
21. Master Box Switch
22. Master Eject Sensor
23. ADF Drive Motor (VT2300/VT2500)
24. 1st Original Sensor
(VT2300/VT2500)
25. Fluorescent Lamp
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26. Master Eject Clamper Solenoid
27. Ink Detection PCB
28. Master Feed Clamper Solenoid
29. Master Eject Unit Safety Switch
30. Image Shift Motor
31. Reverse Roller Solenoid
32. Encoder
33. 1st Drum Position Sensor
34. 2nd Drum Position Sensor
35. Paper Feed Solenoid
36. Paper Table Drive Motor
37. Drum Rotation Sensor
38. Main Motor
39. Printing Pressure Solenoid
40. AC Drive PCB
41. 1st Paper Exit Sensor
42. 2nd Paper Exit Sensor
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