mpc3503 scanner noise

[fireater]

Anyone else have complaints about the chatter noise the scanner makes when it returns to home position? Clean and lube and it keeps coming back.

[Mark Bbb]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

no, i have no issues yet like these.
Ball bearing?

[Zeldaman]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

Hi there!
No bearings, allways the rails, the noise comes to our machines after 3 - 31/2 years. As said, clean & lube - OK.
Greetings...

[LNorris]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

there is a tech bulletin for the noise
rfg067249.pdfrfg067249.pdf

[guitar9199]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

Keep in mind there are TWO sets of rails... Upper and lower, both front and rear. I use a very light sewing machine oil, and just a tiny bit that I spread with my finger. Too much oil will attract more dust, and you're right back where you started.

[slimslob]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

I use a very light sewing machine oil, and just a tiny bit that I spread with my finger. Too much oil will attract more dust, and you're right back where you started.

I like singer sewing machine oil. Doesn't become gummy. Doesn't dry out to become lacquer. A lot less expensive and more readily available than watch oil.

[Phil B.]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

I like singer sewing machine oil. Doesn't become gummy. Doesn't dry out to become lacquer. A lot less expensive and more readily available than watch oil.

i like TriFlow oil .. has Teflon particles in the oil.

[Gab]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

Anyone else have complaints about the chatter noise the scanner makes when it returns to home position? Clean and lube and it keeps coming back.

Have you tried vaselin/ A very small amount spred by finger .
Also you can use grease

[Phil B.]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

Have you tried vaselin/ A very small amount spred by finger .
Also you can use grease

grease attracts dirt... not a smart move.

[Xcelsior]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

i like TriFlow oil .. has Teflon particles in the oil.

TriFlow is what they always gave Ricoh Techs, works perfectly for so many noises.
I would always put a few drops on a finger and just run it over the rails. Never had the noise come back.

[Oze]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

Keep in mind there are TWO sets of rails... Upper and lower, both front and rear. I use a very light sewing machine oil, and just a tiny bit that I spread with my finger. Too much oil will attract more dust, and you're right back where you started.

Beat me to it bro

[fireater]

Re: mpc3503 scanner noise

well after lubing it 3 times i ordered the Launa oil from Ricoh. we willl try it out