Need help with Ricoh 5535 problem

[Copier_Guy]

I have an old ricoh that makes progressively dirty copies on long runs of 20 or more. I suspect the transfer belt but wanted some input for confirmation or redirection. Please help.

[Kopyrtek]

Look at the exposure lamp for dark rings around it.If it does it is time to replace.Also look at the charge roller for toner build up.

[Copier_Guy]

I cleaned the charge roller but didn't check the optics. I'll do that on my next visit. Do you think the transfer belt can cause that also?

[tuanzwickau]

I neither think to be the transfer belt.i think optics dirty,check the cleaning blade,bias ...

[Copier_Guy]

I neither think to be the transfer belt.i think optics dirty,check the cleaning blade,bias ...

Thanks a million for the help. I went back and checked the lamp and it had faint brown rings around it. I confirmed by cleaning the optics and the problem got a lot better although not gone. I'll order them a new lamp. Your help is much appreciated Tuanzwickau!

Not to forget Kopyrtek!! Quack Quack Thanks alot!

[Kopyrtek]

Glad you got it fixed.