Ricoh mpc3003 ghost (repeating) image

[Mark Bbb]

If all the C3003 you purchased from the same place have this issue could be that they have had SP modes changed for some reason.

Also they may have been run on compatible toner.

As you suggested update ALL the firmware files they might all be on the initial factory firmware which is very old now.

Here's one bulletin that maybe of some use.

Attachment 49560

Many thanks, C.T., i will try this asap. I have tried this before, no good.
Strange, concerning this matter there are 2 different RTB's numbers saying exact the same thing:
RD147117a
RD149067a

[Mark Bbb]

try to check the one-way bearings of the roller pressure drive unit, there is a gear in the fuser compartment on the right, disassemble the pressure motor, (find it behind the fan at the top, 2 screws) try to do with your finger - back and forth fast, if you see that the bearing runs off, it means that some pressure is lost, and it is necessary to disassemble and clean them, if too much was lost you would see sc569

possibly disassembling the drive is not very difficult

regards

I have not tried this, i'll do this asap. But i would be very surprised if that would be the cause.

[Mark Bbb]

If all the C3003 you purchased from the same place have this issue could be that they have had SP modes changed for some reason.

Also they may have been run on compatible toner.

As you suggested update ALL the firmware files they might all be on the initial factory firmware which is very old now.

Here's one bulletin that maybe of some use.

Attachment 49560

Dear C.T., I have changed the sp modes to those in the RTB for 1 week now and it seems to be ok.
So, many thanks!!!

[copier tech]

Dear C.T., I have changed the sp modes to those in the RTB for 1 week now and it seems to be ok.
So, many thanks!!!

Happy to be of assistance.