Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

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  • sakura
    Trusted Tech
    • Dec 2009
    • 132

    #1

    Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

    Does anyone know how to login into a "service mode" on this piece of ...?
    Tried arrow UP+Down for 30 sec then "Enter" - didn't work
    Tried many other options - nothing works.
    Just curious if there is a "special" set of keys I don't know about for this machine?
    Thanks in advance
  • JustManuals
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    5,000+ Posts
    • Jan 2006
    • 9838

    #2
    Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

    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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    • Imprestik
      Trusted Tech

      250+ Posts
      • Aug 2012
      • 296

      #3
      Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

      The way to access SP mode is via your laptop.

      Connect to the device via USB cable, download the driver and SOM off your local ricoh website.

      To access service mode, once you enter the driver, there is a button under accessories tab (i think) called SOM, that will open up the application which is basically SP mode in a GUI interface.

      Anything on the device can be changed through the SOM, you even need to use it to reset fuser SC codes.

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      • TonerMunkeh
        Professional Moron

        2,500+ Posts
        • Apr 2008
        • 3865

        #4
        Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

        You can also enter a very limited service mode with Red 107 Green.
        It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

        Hit it.

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        • checks
          Junior Member
          • Apr 2010
          • 5

          #5
          Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

          This one does the trick

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          • patterson70
            Senior Tech

            Site Contributor
            500+ Posts
            • May 2010
            • 596

            #6
            Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

            Could you please not refer to Ricoh equipment as a piece of ____? People can read this thread if they google Ricoh SP C242SF service mode or similar. I am a Ricoh sales and service guy and this made is not a piece of junk. I use it personally as well. If you have an issue with it then please be specific as to why you are having an issue and I am sure someone will have an answer for you. 99.99% of the time it is something that the user is doing incorrectly and they blame the machine! Or a tech who does not know how to repair it. Or a tech who is burned out or simply unprofessional and does not belong repairing equipment and should seek another area of employment.

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            • morgansterne
              Technician

              50+ Posts
              • Oct 2007
              • 83

              #7
              Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

              Can anyone direct me to this "SOM" of which you speak? I'm trying to download this in order to access the service mode.
              I have the PCL printer driver but there is no SOM button that I see.

              I've looked on ricoh-usa.com as well as tsrc.

              What I actually need is getting into factory service mode to reprogram the serial number; I'm not sure if this is the ticket. Even my own ricoh regional rep does not know how to do it.

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              • COPIERMAN
                Senior Tech

                500+ Posts
                • Jun 2009
                • 559

                #8
                Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

                201707261651.pdf201707261651.pdf


                this for spc210sf might work for you

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                • NeoMatrix
                  Senior Tech.

                  2,500+ Posts
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 3514

                  #9
                  Re: Ricoh Aficio SPC242SF service mode login

                  If I picture the right machine, I believe these units have a similar engine as the rebadge Kyocera FSC1020 which is the Ricoh SPC231SF.

                  To enter service mode.
                  Try pressing the keys : "clear/stop 1,0,7, colour/start"

                  From memory they're a quirky machine to get into service mode. You have to
                  have the above key timing correct otherwise you get rejected a few times.



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