Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

[Kenny]

Hi guys,

got a MPC6003 with a high pitched noise which is sounding like its from the fuser,

when i turn the machine on its does the noise, then goes after 20-30 seconds in till a print job is started then happens again.

we have just changed the heating sleeve + heating element with the oil on the fuser as was torn.

is there anyway to attach a video as i do have a recording.

[GIUBOSS]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

Hi guys,

got a MPC6003 with a high pitched noise which is sounding like its from the fuser,

when i turn the machine on its does the noise, then goes after 20-30 seconds in till a print job is started then happens again.

we have just changed the heating sleeve + heating element with the oil on the fuser as was torn.

is there anyway to attach a video as i do have a recording.

Follow the PM counter, you will probably also have the finished pressure roller

[ltdiniz]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

PM sent
About BT Ricoh from something about Noise on the MP C6003 model.
I hope to have help.

[Oze]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

Hi guys,

got a MPC6003 with a high pitched noise which is sounding like its from the fuser,

when i turn the machine on its does the noise, then goes after 20-30 seconds in till a print job is started then happens again.

we have just changed the heating sleeve + heating element with the oil on the fuser as was torn.

is there anyway to attach a video as i do have a recording.

When the black pcdu goes overlife on the 03/04 range you will hear a high pitched squeal.
I've heard it so many times that I can pick it as soon as I walk into a business...even if the customer isn't complaining about it.
Check the PM counter list.

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

When the black pcdu goes overlife on the 03/04 range you will hear a high pitched squeal.
I've heard it so many times that I can pick it as soon as I walk into a business...even if the customer isn't complaining about it.
Check the PM counter list.

Usually caused by excessive wear of the lubrication bar.

[MIKON]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

i would try to isolate the the noise by using output mode sp5804

[Kenny]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

Hi guys,

will look into your suggestions and will report back with an update!

much appreciated!

[RustySprocket]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

I have seen the ITB assembly squeal like an absolute banshee on these copiers. The plastic rollers in the exit unit as well are known squeakers. If you dont find the fuser or one of the pcu's to be the cause, check those out.

[UNICORNico]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

Hi guys,

got a MPC6003 with a high pitched noise which is sounding like its from the fuser,

when i turn the machine on its does the noise, then goes after 20-30 seconds in till a print job is started then happens again.

we have just changed the heating sleeve + heating element with the oil on the fuser as was torn.

is there anyway to attach a video as i do have a recording.

It would be great if you could provide us with a recording of the sound and some more precise indication of where you think the noise is generated.

[Gift]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

high pitch noise can also come from the drum units if they are getting old and there's not enough lubrication/toner on the blades or the blade's rubber.-compound become too hard.

...OK I just notice this has been already suggested, we'll I second on that^^

[luca72]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

high pitch noise can also come from the drum units if they are getting old and there's not enough lubrication/toner on the blades or the blade's rubber.-compound become too hard.

...OK I just notice this has been already suggested, we'll I second on that^^

I have a same problem with our mpc6003, here the we using for internal use, She emit a whiste, in someone condiction, but i dont have never time for look It, at ear, not seem a pcdu, but some bushing, but i dont put my Hand on Fire.

[Gift]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

I have a same problem with our mpc6003, here the we using for internal use, She emit a whiste, in someone condiction, but i dont have never time for look It, at ear, not seem a pcdu, but some bushing, but i dont put my Hand on Fire.

You can quick-check the PCUs by getting them out, shaking bit and turning all drums by hand a little bit back + forth a couple of times - this will put some "fresh dirt" on the cleaning blades and eliminate the noise (not for long, of course).

[luca72]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

You can quick-check the PCUs by getting them out, shaking bit and turning all drums by hand a little bit back + forth a couple of times - this will put some "fresh dirt" on the cleaning blades and eliminate the noise (not for long, of course).

this i did not, i will try, but i tried all the sp out checks, and i could not replicate the whistle

[Gift]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

this i did not, i will try, but i tried all the sp out checks, and i could not replicate the whistle

with all process speeds? Does the MPC6003 use a discrete drive for dev or a clutch? Sometimes you must toggle several stuff simultaneously to get the parts really moving.
I thing I also heard subtle noise from the dev units before so that's the next thing I'd check.

[DRichard]

Re: Ricoh MPC6003 - hight pitched noise

this i did not, i will try, but i tried all the sp out checks, and i could not replicate the whistle

My apologies friend, but I have been following this thread since your original post...perhaps it is just my advanced age, but I haven't heard a damned thing!