Developer for Ricoh FT4618

[Frankie4Fingers]

Hi Guys,

I need to replace the developer in my FT4618 but I can't find a repair manual anywhere for information on how to do it and do the ATDC adjustment.

Can anyone please help me out on where to find one, or alternatively with some guidance on how to change the developer (if it's anything more complicated that taking the cover off and dumping it) and how to do the adjustment.

Thanks very much guys, your help's greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Frankie.

[TonerMunkeh]

Look for a manual for the FT4015, apparently it's a similar machine. You're also assuming developer is still available.

[Frankie4Fingers]

I once read somewhere that you can clean developer using a strainer if you can't get hold of any new one. Does anyone know about this?

[jonhiker]

Look for a manual for the FT4015, apparently it's a similar machine. You're also assuming developer is still available.

the part number for the devloper is: A219 9640.
to replace it:

3.6 DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

When performing the following procedures, make sure that the

developer is not spilt in the imaging unit drive gear section.
1. Open the front cover.
2. Remove the imaging unit. (See Imaging Unit Removal.)
3. Set the imaging unit on a large sheet of paper.
4. Remove the development case [A] from the imaging unit (1 screw and 1 snap ).
5. Empty all the developer onto the paper [C]. Make sure no developer
remains on the development roller or in the unit.
NOTE:

Make sure that no toner remains in the toner recycling belt area

and cleaning area of the imaging unit.
6. Pour the developer [D] evenly into the imaging unit. Then rotate the outer
gear [E] for one or two turns to distribute the developer, as shown.

[B]

NOTE:

When installing new developer or manually rotating the

development roller, always make sure to turn the gear in the
direction shown above. Also, do not rotate the gear more then 3
turns to prevent damage to the unit.
7. Remount the cover on the imaging unit, and reinstall the unit in the copier
(1 knob screw).
8. Perform the initial setting for new developer using SP66.
9. Check the copy quality. Adjust if necessary (see Copy Quality
Adjustments).

If you aren't a tech, I would suggest ypu call one.

i have never heard of putting developer through a strainer. it gets worn out and not just dirty.

[Frankie4Fingers]

Thanks very much for that jonhiker. Do you have any info on what SP66 is? I don't have a manual so I have no idea what that means.

Cheers,

Frankie.