Ricoh MP4001 ADF

[jonpaul]

WE have a ricoh MP 4001 and the adf jams every time with the paper stopping just before exit.Have stripped it down cleaned all the sensors no joy,any ideas?

[Moza]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

WE have a ricoh MP 4001 and the adf jams every time with the paper stopping just before exit.Have stripped it down cleaned all the sensors no joy,any ideas?

What jam code do you get

[jonpaul]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

What jam code do you get

sorry forgot J053

[sandmanmac]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

Most likely just paper dust build up in the separation sensor and/or black patch.
That, or the sensor itself is shot (unlikely). Open the cover, and blow some compressed air around in there and it should take care of it

[apump]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

Clean all the rollers. I run them in service mode and clean them.

[StrippedScrew]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

J53 Sep sensor off
Sounds like it's not reading the correct paper size, use the ADF output checks on each sensor, mainly the length and width sensors

[Athlontini]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

Ditto on the length and width sensors. The flags for the five width sensors are thin and can be bent/broken without much difficulty. Luckily the plate that covers them folds down after removing only three screws - I'd do that and blast all of them thoroughly with canned air.

[Moza]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

Most likely just paper dust build up in the separation sensor and/or black patch.
That, or the sensor itself is shot (unlikely). Open the cover, and blow some compressed air around in there and it should take care of it

I would 2nd this, had the patch get covered in dust causing same problem plenty of times and had one missing the black patch completely from factory !

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

sorry forgot J053

Most likely just paper dust build up in the separation sensor and/or black patch.
That, or the sensor itself is shot (unlikely). Open the cover, and blow some compressed air around in there and it should take care of it

J53 Sep sensor off
Sounds like it's not reading the correct paper size, use the ADF output checks on each sensor, mainly the length and width sensors

I would 2nd this, had the patch get covered in dust causing same problem plenty of times and had one missing the black patch completely from factory !

Moza and sandy are correct. DJ 053 has nothing to do with paper length. If the length is detected wrong, it will either auto select the wrong paper or ask you to insert the detected paper size if not already loaded. I have customers in high dust areas where I have had to show the customer how to blow out the dust.

[jonpaul]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

I would 2nd this, had the patch get covered in dust causing same problem plenty of times and had one missing the black patch completely from factory !

Thanks for all suggestions,black patch has been scuffed and would like to replace but cant find part no in manual.

[sandmanmac]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

Thanks for all suggestions,black patch has been scuffed and would like to replace but cant find part no in manual.

I imagine they cone pre-installed on the guide plate.(??)
Anyway, I Just color then with a black 'sharpie'. Works like a charm.

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh MP4001 ADF

Thanks for all suggestions,black patch has been scuffed and would like to replace but cant find part no in manual.

In the Parts Catalog Original Feed 3 item 18 or Original Transfer 1 item 16. Seal - 0.7X13X20.