[Misc] MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

[mrwho]

Good morning folks.

I've got a Ricoh MP305+ that usually (but not always) will not pull the original from the ARDF, reading from the platen glass instead.

What I managed to gather so far:

- All the ardf sensors test OK on input check (original, registration, cover and lift);
- The harness between the ardf and the bicu was replaced;
- The machine beeps when inserting the original;
- The lift sensor changes state when lowering the ardf;
- It's the second ardf we test on this machine for this problem;
- Sometimes out of the blue it will pull the original from the ardf;
- Most of the times after rebooting the machine it will pull the original.

I believe a colleague already updated the firmware, but it will be done again just for kicks.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

[KeviM]

Re: MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

I would say change the document feeder lift sensor even if it is reading.

Next I would look at the ADF board.

Lastly BICU.

All the best friend

[eddy out]

Re: MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

Good morning folks.

I've got a Ricoh MP305+ that usually (but not always) will not pull the original from the ARDF, reading from the platen glass instead.

What I managed to gather so far:

- All the ardf sensors test OK on input check (original, registration, cover and lift);
- The harness between the ardf and the bicu was replaced;
- The machine beeps when inserting the original;
- The lift sensor changes state when lowering the ardf;
- It's the second ardf we test on this machine for this problem;
- Sometimes out of the blue it will pull the original from the ardf;
- Most of the times after rebooting the machine it will pull the original.

I believe a colleague already updated the firmware, but it will be done again just for kicks.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

The problem remained after swapping ardf?

[mrwho]

Re: MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

The problem remained after swapping ardf?

Yes.

That list is a rundown of everything done by me and my colleagues (it's one of those machine problems where everyone takes a shot at it)...

[slimslob]

Re: MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

Yes.

That list is a rundown of everything done by me and my colleagues (it's one of those machine problems where everyone takes a shot at it)...

Sounds like either corrupt firmware or a controller board problem. Try re-flashing all the firmware.

[MIGUELMARCHENA]

Re: MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

It happened to me, i updated firmware, i checked the same and it was bicu

[mrwho]

Re: MP305+ randomly not pulling from ARDF, reads from glass. Sensors OK.

It happened to me, i updated firmware, i checked the same and it was bicu

Thank you. Passed this info onto my colleague, I'll let you know once he tells me how it went.