[Error Code] Charge roller bracket and Error 302

[xcopier]

Hi,

We have a Ricoh 2018D Copier.

Lately it has been displaying Error 302 message, i checked the manual and it is linked to the charge roller system.

I removed the charge roller and using a multimeter, checked if there was any break in the circuit that delivers electrical charge from the high voltage power supply to the roller.

Everything seemed ok but then i mistakenly touched the multimeter probe on the plastic part of the bracket that holds the charge roller and to my surprise, the meter showed continuity that indicates the plastic bracket is electrically conductive.

The bracket i am referring to is the one with a copper conductor in it and is being held by a large flathead screw.

Is this normal? Is the plastic bracket supposed to conduct electricity? Personally I assume is isn't because there would have been no need for the copper conductors built into it. Could this be causing the 302?

Thank you very much in advance for your input.

[Cipher]

Re: Charge roller bracket and Error 302

Well your correct, it's a voltage leak.

The holding bracket/arm for the charge roller and cleaning roller isn't meant to be conductive, just the copper strap that goes on to touch the end of the charge roller.

I would take it off and give it a good clean, make sure the copper strap isn't earthing out against anything.