Ricoh MP C5503 SC544-02 code

[blazebusiness]

Ok , so we all know the following(for the MP C4502 series machines):

When the machines suffer a fuser overheat error, it is not possible to reset the error in SP5810 as it was with previous models: The reset fails when you try it because Ricoh added a fuse to the fixing unit - with this fuse the code can be reset on the C4502 series. The fuse is included with the fixing sleeve.

My question is this............we have a MP C5503 copier with the SC-554 code. Does it use the same reset fuse as the 4502? Signed on to Ricoh TSRC and found nothing to clarify if that same reset fuse part works on the 5503. Comments appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[blazebusiness]

Mpc 4502_5502 new fuser detect fuse.pdf Oh, and here's a copy of the RTB for the 4502 series for those who don't have it.

[slimslob]

Yes. There are also a couple of other threads with suggestions for what to do when yo do not happen to have a fuse.

[blazebusiness]

Yes. There are also a couple of other threads with suggestions for what to do when yo do not happen to have a fuse.

Thanks for responding...............I see that some guys are wiring a push switch to rest the error.......pretty slick, but since the OEM fuse is available real cheaply from Prec Roller part # M026-4371 for the MP C4502/5502 series. Since you are sure that the same fuse works for the 5503 also............I'll order it and give it a try. The fuser is rated to last 400K and only has 100K on it and looks to be in good condition. No sense in charging the customer for a rebuild. I'll also have to verify it has the latest firmware. Ricoh tech bulletin said it needs to be at least Ver 1.22.08 or better.

[techsass]

When the c5502 was new I used to run into the Sc544 a lot, but I haven't seen it in years now.

Here's a pub I think I got here on CTN that always worked for me. I still carry an old Tmistor in my bag, even though I don't know when I last used it.
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[blazebusiness]

Ok , so we all know the following(for the MP C4502 series machines):

When the machines suffer a fuser overheat error, it is not possible to reset the error in SP5810 as it was with previous models: The reset fails when you try it because Ricoh added a fuse to the fixing unit - with this fuse the code can be reset on the C4502 series. The fuse is included with the fixing sleeve.

My question is this............we have a MP C5503 copier with the SC-554 code. Does it use the same reset fuse as the 4502/5502? Signed on to Ricoh TSRC and found nothing to clarify if that same reset fuse part works on the 5503. Comments appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Ok, So based on the advice given here we went out with a new unit detect reset fuse for the MP C5502/4502 series and it does not work in the 5503's. So disregard all the advice that was given in the above responses. I'll figure it out and post what the real fix is.

[copier tech]

Maybe the fuse did work but your fuser sleeve is indeed faulty at only 100k?

[blazebusiness]

Maybe the fuse did work but your fuser sleeve is indeed faulty at only 100k?

The 5503/4503 fuser is different and there is no place to plug in the MP C4502 reset fuse. The connector for that reset fuse is available on the 4502 and 4503 series fuser only. If there is a pico fuse on this model......it must be in a different location. Couldn't find it though.

Updating the machines firmware as per Ricoh tech bulletin and ordering an entire fuser.

[ninerfanatic492000]

this is a color machine and many if not most customers that have a color machine aren't sticking to normal 5-6% coverage per color. your 100k could be 600k worth of copies/wear and tear if you check your logging data. with going with higher coverages different types and thickness of paper constantly being ran thru color machines makes making money on color MA's a nightmare

[blazebusiness]

The 5503/4503 fuser is different and there is no place to plug in the MP C4502 reset fuse. The connector for that reset fuse is available on the 4502 and 4503 series fuser only. If there is a pico fuse on this model......it must be in a different location. Couldn't find it though.

Updating the machines firmware as per Ricoh tech bulletin and ordering an entire fuser.

Pico reset fuses Ricoh.JPGOK, To clear up the confusion I promised I would get back with the correct info for this issue................The pico fuses(see pic) are different for the MPC5503 series. Different size connector and the connector is not in the same location as the 5502/4502 series. The 4502 reset fuse is the smaller connector----has a part number as seen in the pic and can be ordered separately. The 5503 reset fuse is taped inside the box when you purchase the fixing sleeve assembly Part#D150-4041 and is not yet sold by separately.

On the MPC4502/5502 series the reset fuse connector is on the back of the fuser to the right of the big blue plug connector. On the MPC4503/5503 series you have to take off the lower cover to see the reset plug.

Hope this info is helpful to someone in the future..................

P.S. .......really sucks that we need a reset fuse to accomplish what we could always do before just by going into service mode.