ricoh 1045 copies are enlarged front to rear

[hoff247]

I have a ricoh 1045 that is blowing up copies from front to rear. Can anyone help me get in service mode and fix it? Just picked up this machine with 86k. What do you guys think of this machine?

[Kopyrtek]

Do the copies out of memory do the same thing?

[Jomama46]

I think its an OK machine if you use OEM supplies and keep it CLEAN.

Print out an SMC list, just SPs will do, look for anything that has changed,(has an asterik).

[hoff247]

how do I print the list? Dont have any manuals. Copies enlarged enough so it cuts off about 1/4 in on top and bottom.

[iMind]

sounds like you have a bad gear on the drum shaft, back of the machine behind the fly wheel, the inner hole of that gear is making the gear move out of place and it should be fixed to the shaft.
To troubleshoot: try doing 10 or more multi copies some should come out fine.

[dckm]

Probably something in the laser unit. Maybe its a laser unit for a 35 too.

[Kopyrtek]

Clear modes/107/hold down stop.Do a 5990-004 logging data.Email me the print out at kopyrtek@yahoo.com.

[Kopyrtek]

Or post back here what you have so everyone can see.You will have more input than just from me.

[blackcat4866]

I was looking for the word "skew" and was surprised not to see it. I suspect that is exactly what you are looking at.

Skewed image (not square in the crossfeed direction), when copying off of the glass or using the DF70. The scanner may be warped downward in the front left corner, during transport or from customers leaning on it. Scanner support bracket in production April 2002. Preventatively, block up the scanner with a foam block during transport. Leave the DF off until final installation. Reform the left corner of the scanner upward for a square copy. The lead edge void may be used as a reference. See TSB 003.

I was around for the release of this machine, but never saw the external support bracket. In the field we used to call it the "Bear Hug". Wrap your arms around the scanner and give a good hearty lift at the left front corner, to square up the copy. Certain customers, I guess they were just really weak and wimpy, because they had to lay across the scanner whenever they stood at the copier. For these customers the "Bear Hug" was required nearly every visit. =^..^=

[Kopyrtek]

Thoought about that but usually you get a dark band on one side or the other.Unless the scanner is way out of wack, i would suspect something else is wrong.But good call blackcat4866.