ricoh 1045 bizzare:here is another one I need to fix.

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  • nmfaxman
    Service Manager

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    • Feb 2008
    • 1702
    #1

    ricoh 1045 bizzare:here is another one I need to fix.

    Ricoh 1045 12200K. Print is crisp and clear. Incoming faxes clear and fine.
    Copies after 100 tend to repeat the random scan lines (like thread thin lines) 30 to 40mm towards th rear edge. I can print a counter list and it looks fine. If I copy that same print I have loss of density in the arrow with that loss of density moved up in a grey scale of 50%.
    The next image doubles the loss and increses the greyscale lines.
    I am replacing the whole scanner unit after replacing the controller, BICU, power supply, IO board and ccd board.
    If this doesn't work I have a problem.
    Has anyone else run into this problem?
    Why do they call it common sense?

    If it were common, wouldn't everyone have it?
    Tags: 1045, adjustmen, exposure, power supply, ricoh, scan lines, signals, snapped
    • blackcat4866
      Master Of The Obvious

      Site Contributor
      10,000+ Posts
      • Jul 2007
      • 22936
      #2
      I think I would have tried doing a scanner focus adjustment. A lot of the newer scanners are not really designed in a way that's easy to adjust, but it can be done.

      Any old timers out there will remember snapped scanner wire ropes, or just frayed stretched cables. Newer scanners are smaller, lighter, and have less cable tension.

      Since you've already ordered the scanner, what can it hurt?

      Where Light Source #1 (the one with the exposure lamp) clamps to the cable, mark the cable with a Sharpie so you can find the original position if you need to. Loosen the clamps and move light source a millimeter or so to find the direction that improves your focus (it's a hit & miss sort of adjustment). Keep your adjustmants small! Adjust both front & back cable clamps for best focus.

      I haven't looked at an AF1045 in a long time, so I can't recall exactly what this scanner looks like. I'm sure this is covered in the service manual.

      =^..^=
      If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
      1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
      2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
      3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
      4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
      5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

      blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • JustManuals
          Field Supervisor

          5,000+ Posts
          • Jan 2006
          • 9838
          #3
          Did someone mention the service manual? Yes, I have it on my site at
          http://www.justmanuals.com

          I have a FREE text file of Ricoh-Lanier error codes on my other site at:
          http://www.manuals4you.com/weekly/Ricoh-Lanier Error Codes.pdf


          Paul@justmanuals.com

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            • nmfaxman
              Service Manager

              Site Contributor
              1,000+ Posts
              • Feb 2008
              • 1702
              #4
              I replaced the whole scanner and readjusted.
              It turned out to be the ribbon conector to the laser unit.
              Printing was set @ 400 DPI. Copier was set @ 600 DPI.
              Two different adjustments and control signals.
              Machine fixed but a wierd problem.
              Why do they call it common sense?

              If it were common, wouldn't everyone have it?

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