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  • mailderrick
    Trusted Tech

    100+ Posts
    • Mar 2010
    • 131
    #1

    Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

    I have seen this happen once before on a amachine but the machine had so many other problems that the customer ended up replacing it (when a Xerox salesman walked in) before i was able to go in and figure out this particular problem. I now ran into the exact same problem on the Toshiba version of this same machine. All colors get very light and grainy. If the customer tries to do a color calibration in user tools it fails. I can get it to work by forcing a toner add for all colors and then if you calibrate it (when the colors are darker) of course it will then calibrate fine. The print is lighter than it should be though. The machine has a total of 59K color prints and 228K black. Doesn't sem to be very high for all colors to have a problem. Possible Drum issues (all 4?)? I am wondering if anyone else ran into this and what the problem may be.
    Thank you
    Derrick
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    • sandmanmac
      Field Supervisor

      Site Contributor
      2,500+ Posts
      • Feb 2009
      • 3973
      #2
      Re: Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

      Must admit, I've never really laid my hands on one of these boxes, but according to "The Goose" there seems to be any number of causes for that condition, and a few bulletins (that I don't have access to) as well.



      B132/B200 Light copies replaced transfer belt and ID sensor
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE adjust pressure springs on transfer roller - not in correct position refer to pg 3-67 SM
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Adjust SP mode 3171 lower for colors affected.
      B132/B200 Light/Faded Image adjust spring on transfer roller
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Clean toner build up on toner end sensor for that color subhopper ..
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Clear printer application, SP 5801-008..
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE ID sensors to be clean as per BULLETIN NUMBER: D014/D015 - 025
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE ID sensors to be clean as per TSB: D014/D015 - 025
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE light copies on all 4 colors - replace developer
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Light copies only on black sug black toner hopper or clutch
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Light copies only on yellow - Replace yellow toner pump
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Light copies only on yellow. Suggest to replace yellow toner pump
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Low Humidity - Thick paper FC light areas - SP2541 - 017 - Set it to 85%
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Lower values in sp-mode 3531-1,2,3,4 and set sp-mode 3501-003 as 2.
      B132/B200 Light/Faded Image Perform ACC.
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Perform Bullentin 079 - Transfer bushings and rollers
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Poor connection at transfer p.p. - Reset all transfer p.p. connections
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Replace Black toner hopper assembly
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Replace Developer.
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE replaced transfer belt and ID sensor
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE SP modes 3501-003 set as 2, & Lower value in 3531 & 3551
      B132/B200 LIGHT/FADED IMAGE Unclog white rubber hose from toner cartridge to sub hopper.

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        • Ricohguy
          Technician
          • Sep 2012
          • 48
          #3
          Re: Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

          MUSIC sensors are dirty. They are on the transfer belt unit and they get dirty VERY easily. Clean with a damp cloth(or you will be worse off then you were before)

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            • Herostrat
              Trusted Tech

              100+ Posts
              • Oct 2012
              • 220
              #4
              Re: Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

              How about cleaning the lasser assembly?
              Gears,springs,clutches,sliders,connectors and electronics...who on earth can tell what's wrong with it?

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                • mailderrick
                  Trusted Tech

                  100+ Posts
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 131
                  #5
                  Re: Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

                  So with the description I gave, the fact that I can bring the colors dark enough to pass the calibration after 1 toner add and if I do a second and third they get darker but never 100%, Also given the page count, more likely a dirty sensor than all 4 developers bad or any of the other causes listed?

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                    • JustManuals
                      Field Supervisor

                      5,000+ Posts
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 9838
                      #6
                      Re: Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

                      This Parts & Service manual can now be purchased for $12.77 and downloaded immediately after payment from

                      Just Manuals, The Internet's largest selection of manuals ~ Instant Downloads


                      Paul@justmanuals.com

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                        • mailderrick
                          Trusted Tech

                          100+ Posts
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 131
                          #7
                          Re: Ricoh 3260C Light prints all colors

                          BTW, It was the dirty MUSIC sensors. Took the belt out cleaned all of the sensors put it back in and it worked perfectly.
                          Thank you to all who helped me troubleshoot this.
                          Derrick

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