IM350F: ADF hinge screw loose

[RandyW]

We have been having some ADF problems with the IM350Fs when a screw gets loose or falls out for 1 of the hinges. I haven't seen any tech bulletins from Ricoh about that.

the tech forum has basically disappeared on the Ricoh tech website. So posting here.

I haven't been the one working on the machines but I can find out what actually goes on with the ADFs when it happens. We went to a ADF not working call today...they had issue back in December with the screw "missing". Tried putting some crazy glue in the hole I think. (Was the left hinge)

[Leoculus]

there is a bulletin for the mp 402/ c307 with brackets for addressing this issue

[Luism]

Hello, all MP 402 and IM 350 / 430 have a problem with the left hinge. In reality it is not the hinge but the anchoring of the hinge. The thread in the plastic breaks and it is necessary to drill and place a through screw with nut and washer

[JaysOnTheEDGE]

The modification plate and hinge nuts in the TSB work great on the MP 402 i have to do at least 1 a week you can source the screws from amazon

[slimslob]

The modification plate and hinge nuts in the TSB work great on the MP 402 i have to do at least 1 a week you can source the screws from amazon

Hell you can source the screws, nuts, flat washers and lock washers from your nearest hardware store.

[billm]

I have done that I get 2 10/32 machine screws with T nuts be carful to not break the frame