RICOH Aficio MP C2050

[ToBLeRoNe]

Hello,
I have this type of mark on a RICOH Aficio MP C2050.

Which component or part should I clean to resolve this problem?
Thank you.
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Bonjour,
J'ai ce type de trace sur un RICOH Aficio MP C2050.
Quel organe, quel pièce dois-je nettoyer pour résoudre ce problème ?
Merci.

[slimslob]

ITB cleaning unit

Unité de nettoyage ITB

[ToBLeRoNe]

Thanks.
I cleaned the ITB CLEANING UNIT.
It's in good condition, the squeegee is clean, but that didn't change the problem.
The "fabric" roll is also in good condition.
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Merci,
J'ai nettoyé ITB CLEANING UNIT.
Elle est en bonne état, la raclette est propre, mais ça n'a pas changé le problème.
Le rouleau en "tissu" est aussi en bonne état.

[ToBLeRoNe]

Is this the Transfer Belt Cleaning Blade?
ITB (2).jpg ITB (1).jpg ITB (3).jpg

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Est-ce bien cela la Lame de nettoyage de la courroie de transfert ?

[slimslob]

Those three streaks are the ID sensor patches. There is no way they should still be on the ITB during a print unless the cleaning unit is not functioning correctly. Make certain that you are using a Genuine Ricoh part and not an after market one. Also make certain that it is for the C2050 and not for the C2051 as there is a difference.

[ToBLeRoNe]

I've had this copier for several years; the part is original and has never been replaced.
Do I need to replace this part?
Do you think cleaning it is not enough?

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J'ai ce copieur depuis plusieurs années, la pièce est d'origine et n'a jamais été changé.
Je dois changer cette pièce ?
Un nettoyage n'est pas suffisant d'après vous ?

[slimslob]

The ITB cleaning unit should be replaced ever 60K for a machine that is used within the targeted monthly usage of 8K to 50K. If under utilized then it needs to be replaced after one and a half to two years. The blade material will soften with age.

[sandmanmac]

Is this the Transfer Belt Cleaning Blade?
ITB (2).jpg ITB (1).jpg ITB (3).jpg

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Est-ce bien cela la Lame de nettoyage de la courroie de transfert ?

Yes. Replace that unit

[sandmanmac]

Is this the Transfer Belt Cleaning Blade?
ITB (2).jpg ITB (1).jpg ITB (3).jpg

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Est-ce bien cela la Lame de nettoyage de la courroie de transfert ?

Yes.
Replace the unit
Think of it like the wiper blades on your car.
They may still look good, but not clean worth a damn

[ToBLeRoNe]

Thank you all for your help. It's very helpful and your explanations are clear.
Can I replace just the blade, or is it better to replace the entire unit?
I'm having trouble finding a website that offers official RICOH products. Can you help me?

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Merci pour votre aide à tous, c'est très agréable et vos explications sont clairs.
Puis-je remplacer que la lame, ou c'est mieux de remplacer l'unité entière ?
Ensuite, j'ai du mal à trouver un site proposant des produit officiel RICOH, pouvez-vous m'aider ?

[davel]

Good luck, very old machine. Ricoh Australia still had them 5 years ago.

[sandmanmac]

https://www.precisionroller.com/cleaning-units-for-ricoh-aficio-mp-c2050/details_71878.html

[ToBLeRoNe]

Hello,
If I only print in black and white, once the transfer tape is clean, I no longer have any streaks. But only in black and white.
Could the problem be elsewhere?
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Bonjour,
Si j'imprime qu'en noir et blanc, une fois la bande de transfert propre, je n'ai plus les traces. Mais seulement en noir et blanc.
Le problème peut-il être d'ailleurs ?

[slimslob]

That is because color alignment, the diagonal lines of the ID patches, does not need to be done.

[ToBLeRoNe]

That is because color alignment, the diagonal lines of the ID patches, does not need to be done.

Thanks