ricoh sp c250

[mrgene]

Hate to ask but could someone please help me out on this small color laser printer. it spits out some blue in spots but most of the blue is not there, I tried a new cyan unit but that did not help , the machine says density senser needs cleaned, I have no ideal how to get in to the service mode or even where this sensor would be.

[mga]

Hate to ask but could someone please help me out on this small color laser printer. it spits out some blue in spots but most of the blue is not there, I tried a new cyan unit but that did not help , the machine says density senser needs cleaned, I have no ideal how to get in to the service mode or even where this sensor would be.

If sounds like just needs new cyan toner it's one assy including pcdu.

[slimslob]

Ricoh stopped putting how to access SP mode in their service manuals years ago.

From an older manual here is the way used on most Ricoh printer only models:

Method 1:

1. Turn the machine on while pressing the “Online” key and “Escape” key together for five
seconds or more.
2. "[SP mode (Service)]” shows on the display.

If you switch the machine off, any jobs stored on the hard disk using the sample print and protected print features will be deleted.

Method 2:

1. Press the “Up/Down arrow” keys together for about 5 seconds or more, and then press
the “OK” key.
2. "[SP mode (Service)]” shows on the display.

The machine automatically goes off line when you enter the service mode.

Key names may have cjhanged

[davel]

Read your user manual for how to clean Id sensor. Call a tech that knows this printer.

[GIUBOSS]

Hate to ask but could someone please help me out on this small color laser printer. it spits out some blue in spots but most of the blue is not there, I tried a new cyan unit but that did not help , the machine says density senser needs cleaned, I have no ideal how to get in to the service mode or even where this sensor would be.

if dirty with the new cyan toner it could be the transfer or it is the residue of the old toner, however, clean everything by removing all the groups. The sensor is at the bottom you have to remove the cyan and you should notice a lever with a blue plate to indicate that you can move it to the left and a spring reposition it to the right, this movement makes the sensor clean.