Ricoh MP1600 SC-551 help!

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  • jonbonse
    Senior Tech

    Site Contributor
    500+ Posts
    • Jun 2009
    • 730

    #1

    Ricoh MP1600 SC-551 help!

    Hey all

    We attended a Ricoh MP1600 which had error SC-551. Checked thermistors and thermostats, reset the code and it worked fine . . . . . . until the fault returned later that day!

    So we returned with both thermistors and all thermostats for the fuser, installed and reset the code. The machine worked so we left.

    After the weekend, the fault had returned so we went back in and investigated and could not see anything wrong so tried to reset the SC code but it would not reset! Suspicious it was because the new thermistor may have blown, we retuned with new thermistors, installed them and reset the code - bobs your uncle, its working again until we get a call the next day saying it has errored out again!!!!!!

    The SM states the next thing to replace is the PSU.

    The machine is in a portacabin and was wondering if the machine is run on the same circuit as several electric heaters, would this be causing the fault to occur?

    Please help!!!
  • barratec
    Trusted Tech

    100+ Posts
    • Jun 2008
    • 162

    #2
    Re: Ricoh MP1600 SC-551 help!

    Hi,
    i'd try to update firmware, eventually change fixing lamps and checking all bushings ballbearings and rollers of the unit.

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    • gear13z
      Technician

      50+ Posts
      • Sep 2011
      • 68

      #3
      Re: Ricoh MP1600 SC-551 help!

      check the power source it could be the current fluctuation, I suggest to use the cervo type Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).
      .....with all it shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.....

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