Ricoh Aficio 2035

[tcypy1961]

What would cause paper being fed L.E.F. to bend the lead edge corner down? I know that it was sticking on the heat roller, and decided it was best to replace both rollers. However, after replacing them, the problem persists. I decreased the fuser temperature and it seemed to help but there is still some minor bending. Prior to servicing the problem the folding would cause the paper to stop before exiting the machine. Thank you for any help given.

[rthonpm]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

When you replaced the heat tube and press roller, did you also replace the pickoff pawls (aka fuser fingers)? It sounds like you've got a build up of toner on one of them, or the tensioner spring has gotten too loose. Either way, doesn't a new heat tube deserve new fingers?

[Zaxxon]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

It could also be a paper problem, to moist/wet paper can cause this.

[Athlontini]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

When you replaced the heat tube and press roller, did you also replace the pickoff pawls (aka fuser fingers)? It sounds like you've got a build up of toner on one of them, or the tensioner spring has gotten too loose. Either way, doesn't a new heat tube deserve new fingers?

And if this is only happening with LEF, then you've ruled out all but probably the leftmost or rightmost pickoff.

[teebee1234]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

Is it a bend with a crease or just a general curl? If it's catching on a stripper or something, you should see a nick at that point. It's normal for paper to curl to some level when fed LEF because the grain is perpendicular to the paper travel. As stated by Zaxxon, moist/damp paper will curl more but also paper that comes off the roll close to the core when manufactured will curl more than that which is cut from the outer diameter.
Also, is there a finisher attached? If so, have you tried removing it to see if the problem is occurring before it exits the copier or in the finisher?

[Bicyclerepairman]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

If it's only bent over & not folded flat, problem is occuring after exiting rollers. Look for toner buildup or stripper fingers condition. You could always flip paper over to check if it's paper curl.

[tcypy1961]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

It could also be a paper problem, to moist/wet paper can cause this.

It is the corner of the page closest to the front side of copier. where it is curling down is in the area where no sep claw is at...

[Zaxxon]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

A good idea is to clean all guides firmly, they can get rather sticky.
check for toner build up and deformation/scratches.

Check paper position in the cassette.

[Butrus]

Re: Ricoh Aficio 2035

Make one copy and deliberately open front door before paper exits
You are able to closely pinpoint the area where the fold occours
Sometimes its the small litle piece of paper stuck in a corner somewhere