Ricoh Aficio 1224C -- SC 142 Error

[Danomon]

Abstract
I have a few 1224C all with the Error Codes 142. Which is:
White level detection error
The white level cannot be adjusted
Dirty exposure glass or optics section within the target during auto gain
SBU board defective control.
BICU board defective
Exposure lamp defective
Lamp stabilizer defective

Heres the story to these printers.
I bought a few new 1224C a while back for real cheap. Most of them are just copiers. I tested several and they color photocopy pretty well. Whit the test, I sent them on their way to asia.

Almost a year later they arrive at their destination...All with error codes 142 after a short while. Somehow, this code wont let me do anything. I cant clear or reset it. The printers are located in the middle of nowhere, so i cant get support there. I have all the documentation and manuals but they havent helped.

This is what Ive done:
Cleaned the glass, all lenses, the lights work, cleared all the codes, reset the printer to factory default (which it was in already) and ran everything that i thought was relevant in the control panel. I know this. The printer part does work-with a printer card i can print. The copier/scanner part doesn’t work.

What should I do next? What can i do other than cry?

Dan

[tonyd]

hi u need to replace the ccd lens block assembly Attachment 113

[Danomon]

I thought I would have to do that. Theres no other way huh?

Well while I'm here, whats the best place to buy parts for this machine. How much are the lenses going for?

Dan

[blackcat4866]

It just sounds like too big a coincidence that several copiers are producing the same code after being shipped overseas.

This is just a wild idea, but what voltage /frequency does this asian location use? If the voltage/frequency is being converted from something else to 120v/60Hz the AC may be dirty, or 50Hz, changing the lamp intensity, which would throw off your white level reference.

[Copier_Guy]

It just sounds like too big a coincidence that several copiers are producing the same code after being shipped overseas.

This is just a wild idea, but what voltage /frequency does this asian location use? If the voltage/frequency is being converted from something else to 120v/60Hz the AC may be dirty, or 50Hz, changing the lamp intensity, which would throw off your white level reference.

THAT'S THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO MY MIND ALSO BLACKCAT!

It sounds like you have a power issue or a voltage conversion issue.

[Cipher]

Yer but it is a well known problem that plagued batches of these models.
Hence the part was available FOC under warranty for a long time.

[Danomon]

Over here, the power is different from what was intended so we used the "best" converter we could get here. Unfortunately, the best isn’t all that great.

Also, its hot over here. That’s no good for machines.

Thanks for the input. I’ll see if I can get a cleaner power source (or check if mine is). Perhaps if that doesn’t work I’ll look around for 4-5 lens block.

Darn I wish this was a paper jam. Maybe if I kicked it real hard, it would work.

Dan

[Tonerbomb]

Kick 'em anyway! best thing to do with these is send thrm away... back 2 Ricoh like I did!

[The Real JB]

What should I do next? What can i do other than cry?
Dan

Dan - The 1224/1232 models were some of the worst Ricoh ever made. Except for a VERY few that seemed to have minimal trouble, the best use I can think of for these boxes is an artificial reef.

[The Real JB]

What should I do next? What can i do other than cry?
Dan

Dan - The 1224/1232 models were some of the worst Ricoh ever made. Except for a VERY few that seemed to have minimal trouble, the best use I can think of for these boxes is an artificial reef.