Streaks on copies

[Guest]

I have a Ricoh Aficio 3025, with the finisher/stacker-stapler unit. I'm just trying to confirm what I need to order to get the streaks to stop. The display has a blinking notice that says to replace the "Photoconductor Unit". I was just given this unit and I replaced the toner and now these streaks are showing up.

Thanks for your suggestions.

[ruben]

Re: Streaks on copies

Do the streaks appear on copies or prints or both? Are they black or white (empty) lines? Do they appear on the white of the paper or just the print?

[jcb77]

Re: Streaks on copies

Do the streaks appear on copies or prints or both? Are they black or white (empty) lines? Do they appear on the white of the paper or just the print?

Here is a scan of one of the pages being copied. These lines are in the same position on both sides [it is being printed on both sides]. Prints are in Black & White on white 92 grade paper. When I first started using the copier, the lines were not there and after about 500-700 pages made that is when they started to show up. The page counter shows that it has 69,004 pages run. I do not know anything about the copiers maintenance history.

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Thanks for your help.

[rsyarcia]

Re: Streaks on copies

worn out cleaning blade.maybe you need to replace the PCU,developer. make it sure that you are using a genuine toner.

[sandmanmac]

Re: Streaks on copies

You do need to replace the photoconductor unit (pcu) at a minimum, and also, as previously suggested, never use non-oem toner, or you'll be replacing it again in no time. The photoconductor needs to be initialized, and it should be done by a trained technician and I'm not about to post the service procedure for that here.

Merrry Christmas!

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Re: Streaks on copies

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[jcb77]

Re: Streaks on copies

Thanks for all of the information.

Got another question, can you please be more specific regarding the use of non OEM toner. I've been a mechanical engineer for the last 35 years, so you can get as technical as you need to. I was under the impression that the non OEM toners were manufactured to meet or exceed the OEM specifications.

By the way, I would have no problem in designing one of these copiers, in fact I think that it would be fun. So with that said I would have zero problem in taking a service manual for this machine and pulling it all apart and putting it back together, so dealing with a PCU wouldn't be an issue.

I do however understand where you are coming from though and I would say that I would agree with your statement.

[Phil the copy guy]

Re: Streaks on copies

The pcu is a user replaceable item! I comes with pictures on the box!

get the unit and call my cell and I will walk you through replacement ! 41:.429.6467

[Phil the copy guy]

Re: Streaks on copies

413

[sandmanmac]

Re: Streaks on copies

The pcu is a user replaceable item! I comes with pictures on the box!

get the unit and call my cell and I will walk you through replacement ! 41:.429.6467

Quit yelling at me Phil. We're all friends here, PLUS It's Christmas.
This machine requires dev calibration in SP mode. It does not automatically calibrate like a 1027/2027 machine, even though one may opt to use a type 1027 pcu in the machine. I assure you that info is NOT on the box.
And regarding the non-oem toner. I'm not a chemist, but I will simply say, I don't care what you've heard or read. It's not the same, it won't last as long. It may, and most will cause CQ issues (quite possibly the one we're already discussing here). Spend a few extra bucks now and save hundreds down the road. Period

[Phil the copy guy]

Re: Streaks on copies

Quit yelling at me Phil. We're all friends here, PLUS It's Christmas.
This machine requires dev calibration in SP mode. It does not automatically calibrate like a 1027/2027 machine, even though one may opt to use a type 1027 pcu in the machine. I assure you that info is NOT on the box.
And regarding the non-oem toner. I'm not a chemist, but I will simply say, I don't care what you've heard or read. It's not the same, it won't last as long. It may, and most will cause CQ issues (quite possibly the one we're already discussing here). Spend a few extra bucks now and save hundreds down the road. Period

Oem pcu unit can be had for 114.00
from Any whosaler oem toner As well for about $15 a bottle
Get your supplies call me when you're standing in front of machine I would tell you how to install and give me all appropriate service programs over the phone while you're there!
If you can make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without hurting yourself then you can do this procedure

[Phil the copy guy]

Re: Streaks on copies

Oem pcu unit can be had for 114.00
from Any whosaler oem toner As well for about $15 a bottle
Get your supplies call me when you're standing in front of machine I would tell you how to install and give me all appropriate service programs over the phone while you're there!
If you can make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without hurting yourself then you can do this procedure

http://www.copytechnet.com/forums/ricoh-savin-gestetner/31236-resetting-aficio-1022-drum.htmlhttp://www.copytechnet.com/forums/ricoh-savin-gestetner/31236-resetting-aficio-1022-drum.html

[jcb77]

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... It may, and most will cause CQ issues (quite possibly the one we're already discussing here). Spend a few extra bucks now and save hundreds down the road. Period

What do you mean by "CQ", would that be Copy Quality?

[Phil the copy guy]

Re: Streaks on copies

What do you mean by "CQ", would that be Copy Quality?

Correct

[blackcat4866]

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Let me throw my two cents in.

The reason that sandman is recommending that you have a professional do the work, is that there are a lot of little things that are not in the manual. Let me give you a couple of examples:

1) Let's say you remove the imaging unit, then get distracted doing something else. It sits on the table for 4 or 5 hours. You put it back in, and experience light prints. The photoconductor is light sensitive, and can light shock if left in direct light too long. Is it in the manual? No. Does it make a difference? Sure. You can ruin a new drum in as little as 1 hour depending on the light conditions.

2) Let's say to remove this same imaging unit and tip it a little to one side. Some gray stuff spills on your shoes. You think "I can clean that up" and vacuum up the gray stuff. A week later you notice that your copies and prints are getting darker, and darker, and darker. There is a very precise amount of that gray stuff: developer. When there is not enough, the difference in volume will automatically be filled in with toner. What you don't know is that the proportion of toner to developer is critical, and if it's too rich with toner you'll get dark copies? Is it in the manual? No. Does it make a difference? Sure. Once the developer is unbalanced you must vacuum out and replace all the developer. It's the only way to restore the balance.

The thing that we learn in this business is that a few moments of carelessness can cost a lot. That's what the $150 per hour is buying: experience. You won't find that in a manual. That being said, go ahead. Design yourself a copier. And when it needs fixing call one of us.
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