Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

[thurmmy]

I have a MP C3003 that was a lease return, at the new customers office during idling, or rather throughout the day, periodically the copier will cycle through making a very audible ticking noise mainly from the right side. I thought that the problem was the fuser, I replaced it but still the same. Has anyone encountered these symptoms?

[anothertech]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Go in to service mode and run the motors in I/O mode, you should be able to narrow it down.

[Notrons]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Has any of the developer units been replace lately? I replace one on an MP C4504, that has this knocking mechanism that keeps toner from building up around the toner intake port. Not sure if the 03 modals have the same mechanism with there newer Dev units, worth a shot.

[thurmmy]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Thanks for the reply. The copier has only 21k on it, so no, the dev. units have not been replaced. Also all firmware is up to date.

[FrohnB]

[thurmmy]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Yes, replaced fuser with new one. That was my thinking that it was in PR bearings as that is what it sounds like. The noise not come from collection bottle area. It occurs as in a periodic fuser warm up or energy mode. You can also hear it when opening/closing front or side door etc. I shall be going over there this afternoon an try output modes as anothertech suggested to see if I can narrow it down a bit. I see a special note on the output for fuser drive in which you remove fuser first. Thanks.

[menosmola]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Check the metal spikes in transfer roller, if there is any rise spike, when the paper passes it makes noise....

[copier tech]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

I have a MP C3003 that was a lease return, at the new customers office during idling, or rather throughout the day, periodically the copier will cycle through making a very audible ticking noise mainly from the right side. I thought that the problem was the fuser, I replaced it but still the same. Has anyone encountered these symptoms?

Run output checks in SP mode, drum, dev, transfer unit, fuser etc this will help you narrow down the issue.

[tsbservice]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Don't know Ricoh but exit/fuser fan may kick in when fuser rotates in idle. Unbalanced fan fins may catch fan cage.

[FrohnB]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

Yes, replaced fuser with new one. That was my thinking that it was in PR bearings as that is what it sounds like. The noise not come from collection bottle area. It occurs as in a periodic fuser warm up or energy mode. You can also hear it when opening/closing front or side door etc. I shall be going over there this afternoon an try output modes as anothertech suggested to see if I can narrow it down a bit. I see a special note on the output for fuser drive in which you remove fuser first. Thanks.

[Mr Magic]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

...also, as soon as you hear it - push the right-hand door and see if it goes!

[luca72]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

I have a MP C3003 that was a lease return, at the new customers office during idling, or rather throughout the day, periodically the copier will cycle through making a very audible ticking noise mainly from the right side. I thought that the problem was the fuser, I replaced it but still the same. Has anyone encountered these symptoms?

there, ours 3003, did all that ticking .. LOL, you have a few customers here who ask me, I say that it is the noise of the thermal expansion of some internal structures, instead it is the bearing ball-pressure roller copling.
if you want to try it with "sp output check" remove the waste toner bottle, so the heater does not activate, if not cremate the sleeve

[thurmmy]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

I have not been able to return there to follow up yet, but that is a new fuser from Hytec in it and I am confident of it. I still need to do the output checks on it. But still, right after I put the fuser in it seemed quiet while I was there. It was a couple days after that the customer called me back and said the noise is still there. So I suppose it could be the fuser yet. I have the original fuser here and can dig into it. Thanks

[mga]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

I have a MP C3003 that was a lease return, at the new customers office during idling, or rather throughout the day, periodically the copier will cycle through making a very audible ticking noise mainly from the right side. I thought that the problem was the fuser, I replaced it but still the same. Has anyone encountered these symptoms?

If in standby I think the 03's have a silent mode in user tools {think}

[skinnyb]

Re: Ricoh MP C3003 iding noise

I have not been able to return there to follow up yet, but that is a new fuser from Hytec in it and I am confident of it. I still need to do the output checks on it. But still, right after I put the fuser in it seemed quiet while I was there. It was a couple days after that the customer called me back and said the noise is still there. So I suppose it could be the fuser yet. I have the original fuser here and can dig into it. Thanks

If it's a rebuild there is a chance they didn't put quite enough lube on the pressure roller bearings. I would pull apart and inspect, lube the bearings if they are dry and the gears too. I slather lube (I use Krytox) all over the gears, keeps them from eating themselves over time. Also you can go into service mode and cut down the idle rotation time and frequency (can't remember exact the SP Mode). Mostly it's a non issue unless someone sits beside the machine and hears it all day long...

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