Ricoh Pro C5200s Operating instructions

Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting: TCRU/ORU
For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 5
How to Read This Manual................................................................................................................................. 6
Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................6
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................................6
Notes...............................................................................................................................................................6
1. Before You Begin
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................. 7
Guide to Components........................................................................................................................................ 8
About the Display for Options........................................................................................................................... 9
Before you change a setting............................................................................................................................10
About Printing Surfaces....................................................................................................................................11
2. Troubleshooting Service Call Problems (SC Codes)
What Are SC Codes?...................................................................................................................................... 13
If an SC code appears:............................................................................................................................... 13
SC Code List..................................................................................................................................................... 14
3. Troubleshooting Image Quality Problems
Color Toner Spotting/Staining....................................................................................................................... 17
Colored Spots.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Colored Streaks (1)..................................................................................................................................... 19
Colored Streaks (2)..................................................................................................................................... 20
Colored Streaks (3)..................................................................................................................................... 21
Black Streaks................................................................................................................................................ 22
Two 20-mm Long Vertical Streaks..............................................................................................................23
Two 24-mm Wide Streaks.......................................................................................................................... 25
Stained Paper Edges................................................................................................................................... 26
Stained Background.................................................................................................................................... 26
Ghosting....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Scratched Images and Stained Paper Edges............................................................................................ 28
Toner Scatter.....................................................................................................................................................30
Toner Scatter (1).......................................................................................................................................... 30
Toner Scatter (2).......................................................................................................................................... 31
Toner Scatter (3).......................................................................................................................................... 33
Color Loss......................................................................................................................................................... 35
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Colorless Spots.............................................................................................................................................35
White Dots/Lines......................................................................................................................................... 35
Vertical White Streaks................................................................................................................................. 37
White Spots.................................................................................................................................................. 37
Blister-like White Spots................................................................................................................................39
Mottling.........................................................................................................................................................39
Density Problems.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Uneven Image Density................................................................................................................................ 42
Uneven Density from Top to Bottom........................................................................................................... 45
Fainter Leading Edge...................................................................................................................................46
Fainter Trailing Edge....................................................................................................................................48
Periodic Density Fluctuation........................................................................................................................ 49
Color (1): Black Faint During Full Color Printing....................................................................................... 51
Color (2): Entire Image Faint.......................................................................................................................53
Color (3): Faded Vertical Streaks During Full Color Printing................................................................... 54
Color Is Too Dense...................................................................................................................................... 56
Broken Thin Lines..........................................................................................................................................57
Blurred Images............................................................................................................................................. 58
Dropouts (Character Voids)........................................................................................................................59
Gloss Problems.................................................................................................................................................61
Glossy Lines..................................................................................................................................................61
Vertical Glossy Lines....................................................................................................................................62
Insufficient Gloss.......................................................................................................................................... 63
Fusing Problems................................................................................................................................................64
Insufficient Toner Fusing...............................................................................................................................64
4. Troubleshooting Paper Delivery Problems
Frequent Paper Misfeeds.................................................................................................................................67
Messages Reporting Paper Misfeeds.............................................................................................................69
If (J099) Appears.........................................................................................................................................69
Paper Skew.......................................................................................................................................................70
Double Feeding................................................................................................................................................71
Paper Misfeeding.............................................................................................................................................73
Paper Feed Problems Affecting Image Quality..............................................................................................75
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The Image Is Positioned Incorrectly............................................................................................................75
Image Scaling Error on the Side 2 of Paper..............................................................................................76
Paper Edges Are Soiled (1)........................................................................................................................ 77
Paper Edges Are Soiled (2)........................................................................................................................ 77
Paper Edges Are Soiled (3)........................................................................................................................ 79
Scratches, Streaks, or Vertical Creases Appear on the Image................................................................80
The Leading/Trailing Edge Margin Is Long.............................................................................................. 81
Curling.......................................................................................................................................................... 82
Cleaning the Paper Feed Path.........................................................................................................................84
Cleaning the Paper Feed Path in the Wide LCT........................................................................................ 84
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers and Paper Feed Belt in the Interposer.................................................85
5. Post-Processing Option Troubleshooting
Finisher.............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Delivered Sheets Are Not Stacked Properly (Finisher SR4120 / Finisher SR4130).............................87
Recommended Paper Output Trays (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080).............................87
Delivered Sheets Are Not Stacked Properly (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080)...............88
Large Delivered Sheets Are Not Stacked Properly (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080).... 89
Trailing Edge of Stapled Sheets Close to the Paper Exit (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080).
.......................................................................................................................................................................91
Sheets Cannot Be Stapled Properly (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080).............................92
Paper Edges Are Stained (1) (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080)........................................93
Paper Edges Are Stained (2) (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080)........................................93
Paper Edges Are Stained (3) (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080)........................................94
When Z-folded Paper is Punched, Jam Code J471Appears (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher
SR5080).......................................................................................................................................................94
Jam code J468 appears when envelopes are delivered (Finisher SR5070 / Booklet Finisher SR5080)
.......................................................................................................................................................................95
Multi-Folding Unit.............................................................................................................................................96
Inaccurate Folding (Folding Deviation)......................................................................................................96
Folding Deviation.........................................................................................................................................97
Folds soiled by multi-sheet folding...........................................................................................................101
Edges of letter fold bent............................................................................................................................ 103
Folded Sheets Are Not Stacked Properly................................................................................................105
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6. Improving Throughput
Reducing the Waiting Time Prior to Printing................................................................................................ 107
Improving Throughput When Printing on Paper with a Thickness Equivalent to Paper Weight 6 or 7...108
Improving Throughput when Printing Black-and-White Jobs and Full-Color Jobs................................... 110
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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your
safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy
place for quick reference.
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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols:
Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of paper
misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure to read these explanations.
Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine’s functions, and instructions on resolving user
errors.
This symbol is located at the end of sections. It indicates where you can find further relevant information.
[ ]
Indicates the names of keys on the machine's display or control panels.
Disclaimer
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Notes
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of
parts other than genuine parts from the manufacturer with your office products.
For good output quality, the manufacturer recommends that you use genuine toner from the
manufacturer.
Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Depending on which country you are in, certain units may be optional. For details, please contact your
local dealer.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
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1. Before You Begin
About This Manual
If the machine will not print, does not print as expected, or exhibits any other problem, find the problem
in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly.
• Before you replace any unit:
• To prevent electrical shock, turn off the color controller on the machine control panel,
switch off the operation power switch then the main power switch, and then disconnect the
machine from the power supply.
• Allow the machine to cool for at least 30 minutes before replacing a part.
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Guide to Components
• Do not remove any covers or screws other than those explicitly mentioned in this manual. Inside
this machine are high voltage components that are an electric shock hazard and laser
components that could cause blindness. Contact your sales or service representative if any of the
machine's internal components require maintenance, adjustment, or repair.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this machine. Doing so risks burns and electric shock.
Note again that exposure to the laser components inside this machine risks blindness.
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CWH175
1. Toner Unit
2. Drawer
3. Photoconductor Unit
4. Cleaning Unit for Intermediate Transfer Belt
5. Transfer Unit
6. Fusing Unit
1. Before You Begin
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About the Display for Options
This machine displays all of the adjustment items in the Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators menu
and advanced settings for custom paper regardless of whether or not the items are for options. Note that
any modifications to the option settings do not take effect unless the applicable options are installed on
this machine.
• For details about the options available for this machine, see "Guide to Functions of the Machine's
Options", Getting Started.
About the Display for Options
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Before you change a setting
• If the problem persists despite the setting being changed, restore the value you made a note of.
• Operating the machine with the changed setting may cause problems such as reduced print
quality.
• If the problem persists even though the setting has been changed, restore the value noted.
Operating the machine with the changed setting may cause problems, such as inferior printed
images.
1. Before You Begin
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About Printing Surfaces
Depending on the setting, printed copies are fed as follows:
Side 1 is the surface of the paper printed during one-sided printing, or the surface of the first print during
duplex printing.
Side 2 is the surface of the paper printed on the back side of Side 1 during duplex printing.
Single-sided printing: Printed side face down
DSM008
A. Side 1
B. Paper feed direction of Side 1
Single-sided printing: Printed side face up
DSM009
A. Side 1
B. Paper feed direction of Side 1
About Printing Surfaces
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Duplex printing
DSM010
A. Side 1
B. Paper feed direction of Side 1
C. Side 2
D. Paper feed direction of Side 2
1. Before You Begin
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2. Troubleshooting Service Call
Problems (SC Codes)
What Are SC Codes?
If an error occurs during operation, the machine displays an SC code ("SCnnn", where "nnn" is a three-
digit number). The machine stops and cannot be used when an SC code is displayed.
If an SC code appears:
1. Write down the SC number.
2. Turn off the main power switch.
3. Wait a few moments, then turn the machine on again.
In most cases, cycling the machine off and on will restore it to full operation.
4. If the SC code reappears, check it against the SC code table. For details, see page 14
"SC Code List".
Check for the SC code in the table.
If the SC code is listed in the table, carry out the recommended procedure.
If the SC code is not listed in the table, contact your service representative.
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SC Code List
This table contains a list of selected SC codes. If the SC code that is displayed on the control panel is
listed in this table, carry out the recommended procedure. If the SC Code is not listed in this table,
contact your service representative.
• If the error persists after replacing the unit, contact your service representative.
Code Error Procedure
332-01 Toner supply motor error (K): Bottle Take out and reinsert the toner (black) or
replace it.
332-02 Toner supply motor error (C): Bottle Take out and reinsert the toner (cyan) or
replace it.
332-03 Toner supply motor error (M): Bottle Take out and reinsert the toner (magenta)
or replace it.
332-04 Toner supply motor error (Y): Bottle Take out and reinsert the toner (yellow)
or replace it.
410-01 Remaining potential: Vr detection error (K) Replace the photoconductor unit (black).
410-02 Remaining potential: Vr detection error (C) Replace the photoconductor unit (cyan).
410-03 Remaining potential: Vr detection error (M) Replace the photoconductor unit
(magenta).
410-04 Remaining potential: Vr detection error (Y) Replace the photoconductor unit
(yellow).
411-01 Charge potential: Vd adjustment error (K) Replace the charge roller unit (black).
411-02 Charge potential: Vd adjustment error (C) Replace the charge roller unit (cyan).
411-03 Charge potential: Vd adjustment error (M) Replace the charge roller unit (magenta).
411-04 Charge potential: Vd adjustment error (Y) Replace the charge roller unit (yellow).
412-01 Exposure potential: Vpl adjustment error (K) Replace the photoconductor unit (black)
and the charge roller unit (black).
412-02 Exposure potential: Vpl adjustment error (C) Replace the photoconductor unit (cyan)
and the charge roller unit (cyan).
2. Troubleshooting Service Call Problems (SC Codes)
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Code Error Procedure
412-03 Exposure potential: Vpl adjustment error (M) Replace the photoconductor unit
(magenta) and the charge roller unit
(magenta).
412-04 Exposure potential: Vpl adjustment error (Y) Replace the photoconductor unit (yellow)
and the charge roller unit (yellow).
SC Code List
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2. Troubleshooting Service Call Problems (SC Codes)
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3. Troubleshooting Image Quality
Problems
Color Toner Spotting/Staining
Colored Spots
Colored spots appear at 189 mm or 40 mm (7.5 inches or 1.6 inches) intervals.
CEZ539
189 mm (7.5 in.) 40 mm (1.6 in.)
Cause:
(a) Colored spots appear at 189 mm (7.5 inches) intervals
The drum is scratched or stained.
(b) Colored spots appear at 40 mm (1.6 inches) intervals
The charge roller is scratched or stained.
Solution:
The solution depends on the interval at which the colored spots appear. If they appear every 189 mm
(7.5 inches), follow Procedure (a) on the following page; if they appear every 40 mm (1.6 inches),
Procedure (b) on the following page.
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(a) Colored spots at 189 mm (7.5 inches) intervals
1. To identify the affected color, print three full-page, solid-fill A3 or DLT sheets for each of
white and black, and three full-page, halftone A3 or DLT sheets for each of cyan,
magenta, and yellow.
2. Detach the photoconductor unit of the affected color and check the drum surface. Is the
surface scratched?
Yes Replace the drum.
No Contact your service representative.
3. If the problem persists, contact your service representative.
• For details about replacing the drum, see Replacement Guide.
(b) Colored spots at 40 mm (1.6 inches) intervals
1. In the [Machine: Maintenance] group on the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators]
menu, execute [Execute Charge Roller Cleaning].
2. Print the image. Is the problem resolved?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Finished!
3. To identify the affected color, print three full-page, solid-fill A3 or DLT sheets for each of
white and black, and three full-page, halftone A3 or DLT sheets for each of cyan,
magenta, and yellow.
4. Detach the charge roller of the affected color and check its surface. Is the surface
scratched?
Yes Replace the charge roller.
No Wipe the charge roller surface with a well-wrung-out damp cloth, wipe it with a dry rag
until no moisture remains, and then reattach the roller.
• Do not use ethanol or any other organic solvent to clean the charge roller. Otherwise it may
cause damage to the charge roller.
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