Copies from memory seem fine but using the optics they are light. adjusting 5106 doesnt help. Exposure lamp? Other ideas?
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Had the same problem with an MP2550. Replaced exposure lamp and stabilizer PCB and no result. Called Ricoh Support and the guy told me to replace/rebuild the PCU. I rebuilded the PCU and the problem was gone. I didn't make sense, but it solved the problem. -
Bent scanner frame?It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.
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You may need to change your developer unit. You know you will have different bias for print and copy. If you have one from another unit you can slide in there do so and see if it makes any difference."Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you."
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could be the scanner not sat propery or the developer needs changing. most likey developerComment
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I don't know this particular model, but the first thing to check when getting light copies on digital copiers is the white stripe under the exposure glass used to calibrate the CCDs - if dirty, will cause light copies.' "But the salesman said . . ." The salesman's an asshole!'
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'You will always find some Eskimo ready to instruct the Congolese on how to cope with heat waves.'
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I had a color Ricoh that had a thin light streak that nobody could figure out.
I found a hair under the white plate.
Check the screws holding down the plate that has the white strip.
They should be short shoulder screws.
If that plate is lifted off the glass even the thickness of a human hair it will throw off the white plate adjustment for true white.
Tap the sides, front and rear on this plate, if it "ticks", it is not tight to the glass.
DV problem would be light on internal prints and paper would feel "sandy".
As I always say.......................................Why do they call it common sense?
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That's the more reason to state that simple thing. As we get experienced, we tend to jump unconsciously to the more complex causes, disregarding the simple ones - I should know, I keep doing that sometimes.
Of course, no offense to the original poster. Just to enumerate all the possible causes.' "But the salesman said . . ." The salesman's an asshole!'
Mascan42
'You will always find some Eskimo ready to instruct the Congolese on how to cope with heat waves.'
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Ive always replaced the PCU, ive always got one with me and it takes 2 minutes to try. Same goes for the 2027 etc. I dunno why it fades for copies but not prints tho.Comment
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This was more common with the previous models like the 1035 but I'd certainly look at the PCU and developer, if it is anywhere near PM it may well be the cause. Interestingly, it doesn't happen on all units. Had one at a local police station that would go light on copy only just shortly before a PM, every PM. Printing from a PC was always perfect.Comment
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No offense taken, MrWho. You have spoken the truth.
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