Ricoh mp c5503

[heath03]

installed a its belt. i think its faulty
tried on 2 different its units to make sure unit wasn't faulty

any ideas

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

Maybe try scanned images instead of crappy photos.

And include a complete typed description of the problem you are having.

[heath03]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

the black drum and pcu are fairly new. the its belt was due for change 460,000 on it. i change the belt and we think the belt is faulty.
your thoughts

ty

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

It the sample was printed LEF, you might want to check that the PTR is making proper contact with the ITB at both ends.

[HitMan]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

Is the panel at the back of the black pcu and dev unit installed correctly? Does look drum related but those speckles at the top of the scanned image could be because the ITB isn't cleaning properly.

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[heath03]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

it does it in the same spots when printing color as well.

[HitMan]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

Maybe try doing single colour full page prints to see if you can narrow it down to a specific drum unit. If they all have the same marks it could be the itb. Do keep in mind that the black drum is in contact with the itb at all times though

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[heath03]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

leaning to faulty belt?

[HitMan]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

Yeah looks like the image transfer belt could be the issue. If it was the fuser, the image would still be on the page and you could wipe it off with a finger. Is it possible the ITB has a tear in it?

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[heath03]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

no but it lQQked funny, kind of looked like it had some wrinkles in it. i got from parts room they are sending a new one.
ty for the help

[HitMan]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

No problem [emoji106]

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[FrohnB]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

When you changed the belt did you make sure to have the "number on edge" towards rear side?
Also when changing those belts or cleaning units, we usually powder on some yellow toner a few inches wide just to the right of the cleaning unit (when viewed from front) as a lubricant, and then give the belt a spin for a full rotation to prevent the blade from turning up.

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

When you changed the belt did you make sure to have the "number on edge" towards rear side?
Also when changing those belts or cleaning units, we usually powder on some yellow toner a few inches wide just to the right of the cleaning unit (when viewed from front) as a lubricant, and then give the belt a spin for a full rotation to prevent the blade from turning up.

It would have thrown a service code code if it wasn't.

The loss of image on one side only coupled with having some wrinkles almost has to be the PTR not making proper contact with the ITB. There are a number of threads that deal with PTR problems.

[Zaxxon]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

It would have thrown a service code code if it wasn't.

The loss of image on one side only coupled with having some wrinkles almost has to be the PTR not making proper contact with the ITB. There are a number of threads that deal with PTR problems.

Gets my vote, seen this several times. The bracket for PTR is dislocated.

[emiliorsg]

Re: Ricoh mp c5503

I also think that you have a problem with PTR unit.