Thank you all for the opportunity. I really appreciate that this wonderful forum exists.
I am a "civilian," not trained in photocopier repair. As a Realtor, I found it convenient to have a copier at home to save on laser printer use and to have the convenience of not having to deal with waiting for the computer to communicate with the printer, off/on, etc.
Five years ago, I fractured my skull and suffered a severe traumatic
brain injury. I have not worked since, and have no income. My wife started
working last year, so we are on a budget 1/4 of what we are accustomed to.
For the above stated reasons, I need to fix my copier my self.
The copier is a Ricoh Ft-3713. I bought this copier on the first week that it became commercially available. I do not recall when that was due to my injury, but it looks like new and hasn't been used in five years.
The total number of copies that it has made: 16,954. Soooo.... it is an old machine that looks new and hasn't been used as much as it was intended to be used.
If someone could direct me to a source of information that would guide me through the steps necessary to remedy the problem, which I understand to be that the toner overflow needs cleaning, then I could repair the problem myself.
I am kind of a "tool junkie." All the way from air compressors and band saws and table saws, to laser and ultrasound measuring tools, including every type of miniature screw driver, wrench, hammer.... you name it.
So, I believe that with guidance and information, I can try to imitate all your photocopy masters and wizards out there... God knows I have the time!
Thank you all in advance, my photocopier angels.
I am a "civilian," not trained in photocopier repair. As a Realtor, I found it convenient to have a copier at home to save on laser printer use and to have the convenience of not having to deal with waiting for the computer to communicate with the printer, off/on, etc.
Five years ago, I fractured my skull and suffered a severe traumatic
brain injury. I have not worked since, and have no income. My wife started
working last year, so we are on a budget 1/4 of what we are accustomed to.
For the above stated reasons, I need to fix my copier my self.
The copier is a Ricoh Ft-3713. I bought this copier on the first week that it became commercially available. I do not recall when that was due to my injury, but it looks like new and hasn't been used in five years.
The total number of copies that it has made: 16,954. Soooo.... it is an old machine that looks new and hasn't been used as much as it was intended to be used.
If someone could direct me to a source of information that would guide me through the steps necessary to remedy the problem, which I understand to be that the toner overflow needs cleaning, then I could repair the problem myself.
I am kind of a "tool junkie." All the way from air compressors and band saws and table saws, to laser and ultrasound measuring tools, including every type of miniature screw driver, wrench, hammer.... you name it.
So, I believe that with guidance and information, I can try to imitate all your photocopy masters and wizards out there... God knows I have the time!
Thank you all in advance, my photocopier angels.
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