Regional codes

[jshah]

Fusing unit numbers are often mentioned in parts manual with a regional code (-17, -19, -21 etc). I wonder where can I find explanation of these code. Any help is appreciated.

[Sashko]

Re: Regional codes

You can find it in the chapter "Installation" in the service manual on old machine.

[jshah]

Re: Regional codes

All I found in old manual is something like this, no details provided there.
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[teebee1234]

Re: Regional codes

This Ricoh video nugget may help, though it doesn't give an association of which number is associated with which region (US is 17).Basically, check the serial plate.

[zed255]

Re: Regional codes

Pub Bulletin 133, rfg065316

rfg065316.pdf

[Lagonda]

Re: Regional codes

Pub Bulletin 133, rfg065316

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Another Ricoh mystery explained! Thanks Zed I've been looking for that nugget for years!

Now if I could only find out why they call a part one name in the service manual another in the parts manual and yet a completely different one again in the training manual.

[jshah]

Re: Regional codes

Thanks a lot. It was really helpful.

[zed255]

Re: Regional codes

Here is another potentially helpful document about reading serial numbers.