Ricoh MP171 - no PM call message on LCD.

[lukboruta]

PM stands for Preventive Maintenance which translate to replace parts before they fail not after. If you really want to do periodic cleaning and inspection, use your calendar.

Ok but im not asking about how often and why I do PM 2 times a year but why the copier doesnt show the message on lcd screen?

And the machine has separate drum unit counter so PM counter (7-803 / 5-501) can be used for many different reasons.... for example: the machine works in dusty envirovement so optics have to be cleaned few times a year...

So still doesnt know why that machine doesnt show this message non LCD screen?
5-501 is set to 5 (5000 pages), 7-803 shows +/- 20.000 pages?

[DonPedro]

Ok but im not asking about how often and why I do PM 2 times a year but why the copier doesnt show the message on lcd screen?

And the machine has separate drum unit counter so PM counter (7-803 / 5-501) can be used for many different reasons.... for example: the machine works in dusty envirovement so optics have to be cleaned few times a year...

So still doesnt know why that machine doesnt show this message non LCD screen?
5-501 is set to 5 (5000 pages), 7-803 shows +/- 20.000 pages?

I talked with friend about your problem. He told me that the copier with old firmware may not display pm. Be sure that you have latest firmware in copier.

[Phil B.]

since it is a Ricoh product have you contacted THEM?

[slimslob]

Have you turned the supply alarms on in SP mode? The default is OFF.