Ricoh Leo-C2/P2 Service manual

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Reissued: 23-Apr-18
Model: Leo-C2/P2 Date: 5-Mar-18 No.: RD0A5001
RTB Reissue
The items in bold italics were corrected or added.
Revised Procedure for Replacing the Special Color Using the 5th
Station Replacement Kit Type S9
•When using the EFI color controller, EFI 5th Station Hardware Upgrade Kit Type S9 is
required to print in Special color.
•Although customers who purchase this optional kit can replace the toner color
themselves, a service technician has to fill the developer and initialize the settings at
the first installation.
Subject: Revised Procedure for Replacing the Special Color Prepared by: S. Katoh
From: Sales Strategy Section，1st CP Business Department
Classification: Troubleshooting
Mechanical
Paper path
Part information
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Service manual revision
Retrofit information
Product Safety Other ( ) Tier 2 Tier 0.5

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Model: Leo-C2/P2 Date: 5-Mar-18 No.: RD0A5001
Accessories
No.
Description
Q'ty
1
Development Unit
1
2
5th Station Toner Cartridge Replacement Tool
1
3
Toner Supply Unit (Sub hopper)
1
4
Storage Case
1
5
Development plate
1
6
Toner Supply Unit Plate
1
7
TCRU Screw
2
8
Hex screwdriver
1
9
TCRU decal (for 5th Development Unit)
1
10
Color Identification Decal_ S:CLR (for Toner Supply Unit)
1
11
Color Identification Decal_ S:W (for Toner Supply Unit)
1
12
Color Identification Decal_ S:CLR (for PCDU)
1
13
Color Identification Decal_ S:W (for PCDU)
1
14
Handle Decal
2
15
Toner Collection Bottle for Tube Cleaning
1
16
Air Pump
1
17
Rubber cord
1

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15
The Toner Collection Bottle for Tube
Cleaning is attached with two filters at
the bottom and can be easily
distinguished from the normal bottles.
16
17
The rubber cord was added to avoid
forgetting to insert the toner collection
bottle for tube cleaning with the
airpump.
There are two color
variations for the air
pump; pink and blue.

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Attach the nozzle [B] to the air pump [A].
[A]
[B]
[A]
[B]
Connect the air pump [C] and toner collection bottle [D] with the loops [B] on both
ends of the rubber cord [A].
[A]
[B]
[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
[B]

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Model: Leo-C2/P2 Date: 5-Mar-18 No.: RD0A5001
Installation
•The machine must be connected to a power source that is nearby and easily
accessible.
•Make sure that the main power switch and AC power switch are turned to OFF, and
that the power cord is disconnected before performing the following procedure.
Prepare developers as necessary. Make sure that you bring it along with you to the customer
site.
•Developer Clear
•Developer White
•Developer Neon Pink
•Developer Neon Yellow
•Developer Invisible Red
Color identification decals other than those for the white and clear colors must be supplied by
a service technician.
1. Turn the main power ON.
2. Log in as the machine administrator.
3. Access the Adjustment Settings for Operators menu.
4. Press [Machine: Maintenance] > [0516: Change Special Toner].
•Do not press [Set] yet. That is done in Step 7.
5. Open the toner bank door. Remove the special toner bottle currently being used.
•Pull out the toner bottle as it is. Unlike with CMYK bottles, you do not have to
open the bottle cap in the SP mode.
6. Attach the 5th station toner cartridge replacement tool [A] provided with this option, and
then close the toner bank door.

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7. Press [Set].
•Tube cleaning is carried out automatically by executing this setting.
•After tube cleaning, color information about toner bottle will be set when you
attach a new toner bottle.
8. After cleaning is completed, press [Check] to close the message window.
9. Open the toner bank door. Remove the 5th station toner cartridge replacement tool.
A. Remove the sub-hopper cover [A].
B. If the Toner Collection Bottle for Tube Cleaning has been used and contains any toner,
shake it 5 or 6 times.

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C. Hold the Toner Collection Bottle for Tube Cleaning in an upright position so that collected
toner, if any, gathers at the bottom, and then install the bottle.
D. Remove the hook [A], and disconnect the clip [B].
E. Disconnect the toner supply tube [A] from the sub-hopper and connect it to the air pump
[B].
Upright position
Keep the bottom of the bottle facing
down as you set the bottle.
[A]
[B]

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F. Cover the tip of the toner supply tube with a piece of cloth [A] and grip it together with the
air pump.
[A]

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G. Press in air 3 times by making 3 full strokes in about 3 seconds; one full stroke refers to
the action of pulling and pressing one time each, and 1 stroke should be made
within 1 second.
H. Remove the Toner Collection Bottle for Tube Cleaning.
I. Disconnect the toner supply tube from the air pump.
1 stroke within 1 second x3
NOTE:
If you take more than a
second to make one full
stroke, toner may not be
successfully ejected from
the toner supply tube.
Start
Pull
Press

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J. Pull out the toner collection bottle until the black cap is fully exposed.
K. With the aperture of the toner supply tube [A] facing up, disconnect the air pump
[B] from the toner supply tube.
L. Remove the toner collection bottle.
10. Insert the new color toner bottle.
11. Turn OFF the main power of the main machine and the DFE.
12. Open both front doors.
[A]
[B]