Ricoh MPc4502 PCU

[Lagonda]

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I use very strong snips. You are not getting my whisky, it's mine and I need it.

And I do mean need.

Its almost midnight in the UK Llama, now finish your bottle of whisky and go to bed, if you can still find your bedroom

[Llama God]

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I've just finished watching the latest episode of South Park, "Obama Wins." It's most excellent.

[Bantams]

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Or what Bantams already said! I should pay more attention in class.

Been using these for 4 months in over 20 machines now with no problems so far.

[teebee1234]

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Ok, I added Lagonda's picture of the base plate for clarification. We have over 60 techs in our area, so this will be a great benefit. Currently quite a few don't want to be bothered with modifying, thinking it's too much work and/or not knowing what goes with what. With the chart and pictures along with the proven immediate cost savings, there should be no excuse. Our six service managers are on board and have sent it out to the field to be implemented.
Thanks again to all involved for sharing your skills and knowledge, this could never be accomplished in-house and would be shot down by the non techs in control. It feels good to beat the system whenever possible.

[Lagonda]

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You made a nice job of that list TeeBee.
I wonder what Ricoh will do next? will they give in gracefully or go out of their way to make the next generation of copier even harder to swap PCUs over.

[Llama God]

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You made a nice job of that list TeeBee.
I wonder what Ricoh will do next? will they give in gracefully or go out of their way to make the next generation of copier even harder to swap PCUs over.

You'd have made an even better job of the list if the part numbers were correct (B2232042 is obsolete now.)

[NeoMatrix]

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This tool is copywrited and patents pending. Manufacturing rights can be purchased with the appropriate amount of single malt scotch.

Can you show us the proper lengths/dimensions(in millimeters) an I will knock up a CAD image version.
Copyright to you of coarse. I will post it to the copytechnet Forum for every one to peruse.

How about a Bundy Rum instead...

[NeoMatrix]

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I'm just waiting on Lagonda to update the dimensions an I will post the rest of the Drawing details...

Drawing1-Back.jpg
Plan-Angles.jpg

[Llama God]

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Blimey, I just use these:

JCB 200mm High Leverage Side Cutters, 28507949

[NeoMatrix]

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Blimey, I just use these:

JCB 200mm High Leverage Side Cutters, 28507949

I have side cutters bigger than those ones. But I'm partial to Lagonds Tab-remover because it slides in/out quick and easy without taking the machine apart.
Lagonda has finished giving me the dimensions for his tab-remover . If anybody wants a copy of the full drawings just email Lagonda and I'm sure he can arrange something for you.

[katash]

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THANKS GUYS FOR THE INFO!
this is really helpful and humorous thread!

[yalex]

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If you remove drum units from the copier and look into the back of the cavity you will see the locating lugs on the rear of the plate that holds the PCU.



Hi
Thanks for infos but I must be very stupid or I didn't understood something.
I tried to remove the plate that holds the PCU on my brand new MPC3002...
Since 2 hours, I'm removing screws, plates, doors...etc.
The thing is thats it seems very hard to remove the back screws of the plate (behind the controller box & the PCU drives...?)
Is there anything I missed? Is there an easier way to get this plate out of the copier????

Otherwise I'll buy big pliers to cut the plate...

thanks again for your tips and for your help to come!

[crystal58]

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Thanks for the great cheat sheet. I added some procedure photos that I cribbed from other threads (sorry OP's, I'll try and hunt down your names and give you credit). I didn't have a photo of cutting the pin in the rear, so if someone has one or could take one then please add it to this pdf and clean it up as you see fit.

*FYI, I edited it online with "PDFescape".

And if u are in a hurry, u can buy a connector from NA Trading with the wires pre-swapped !

[redneckstylin]

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ah ha i had similar idea with tab remover took 4 hrs to make but was well worth it no more removing itb or all drums i make it a goal any machine with pins i get first crack in our office to bust em off

i just used few feet of redyrod,chunk o plywood,bit of angle iron,few nuts,and bottle of bailys cut a slot in end of ready rod for pin to slide in and voila pins removed after few side to side motions

[Ramón]

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I'm using this cutting tool:

JCB 250mm Aviation Tin Snip Right Cut, 28507512


With a little careful not to touch the toner pump, cutting is fast and accurate.