Ricoh MP6500 bypass paperfeed noise

[Guest]

Hello - I have a problem with a brand new MP6500 with the bypass paperfeed tire making a noise.I think the sylenoid is letting the paperfeed down to far. Do i have to take the whole bypass out to adjust the sylenoid that releases the paperfeed down to hit the paper? Can i adjust it without taking the whole bypass out?? They made it so the bypass is not to easy to get out.

[schooltech]

Before you remove the assembly, do an output check of all components and see if you can better identify EXACTLY what is making the noise. It may be a bit tough, but I would at least use the features of the machine to do the work before I go digging around. You should be able to get the rollers to spin, then 'stack' the solenoid after it to better judge which component is noisy.

I remember on the b003 models, the torque limiter was noisy on the bypass sep, but it made such a weird sound that it initially took a while to narrow down. Once the noise has been heard, it's easier to identify on later service calls.