Ricoh aficio SP 5210 SF loud noise and error code SC-202. is this a laser error??

[tonerjockey]

Hi guys, i am trying to determine if this in fact the laser scanner motor error??

thanks JIm

[Cipher]

Re: Ricoh aficio SP 5210 SF loud noise and error code SC-202. is this a laser error??

If it's a high pitch whirring sound then I'd say so.

[Coptech]

Re: Ricoh aficio SP 5210 SF loud noise and error code SC-202. is this a laser error??

Noise aside, the most common cause of 202 codes on those things is the front door is not closed on the left hand side. It activates the laser shutter.