2. Page 2 of 3
Incorrect The rear holder has been lengthened 2mm and the front holder has been shortened 2mm as shown.
Also, both holders have been shifted 2mm to the rear.
CorrectThe rear holder has been lengthened 2mm and the front holder has been shortened 2mm as shown.
Also, both holders have been shifted 2mm to the rear.
so replace both at the same time.
Ricoh no longer supplies the old holders,
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN CORRECTION
Model : COSMOS - 1
MB No. : 39 Issued on: Jan. 31. ’91Total Page : 3
Please replace M/B COSMOS-1 No. 39 as of May. 15, ’90 with this new one.
2. Page 2 of 3
Incorrect The rear holder has been lengthened 2mm and the front holder has been shortened 2mm as shown.
Also, both holders have been shifted 2mm to the rear.
CorrectThe rear holder has been lengthened 2mm and the front holder has been shortened 2mm as shown.
Also, both holders have been shifted 2mm to the rear. Ricoh no longer supplies the old holders,
so replace both at the same time.
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Copier Technical Support
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Reissued on : Jan. 31, ’91
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 39 Page 1 of 3ISSUED ON: May. 15, ’90
ModelCOSMOS - 1Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleHeater Holder
Reason for
To increase the gap between the heater holders and the hot roller
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
as a set X/O
Serial Number
4517
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhall.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
The rear holder has been lengthened 2mm and the front holder has been shortened 2mm as shown. Also, both
holders have been shifted 2mm to the rear. Ricoh no longer supplies the old holders, so replace both at the same time.
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 39 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: May. 15, ’90
Reissued on : Jan. 31, ’91
24.7 → 22.7mm
Front Holder
24.4 → 26.4mm
Rear Holder
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Copier Technical Support
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Reissued on : Jan. 31, ’91
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 39 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: May. 15, ’90
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
* : New Index
Serial Number
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhall.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
The decal shown below has been applied to the toner collection bottle to instruct customer
engineers on proper handling. Also, a 4 language decal set (German, French, Italian, and
Spanish) have been added to the new part to replace the English decal as occasion calls.
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 43 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: Oct. 31, ’90
Caution Decal - English (#AA000059)
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 43 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: Oct. 31, ’90
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 44 Page 1 of 3ISSUED ON: Feb. 28, ’91
ModelCosmos - 1Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleFront and Rear Side Plate - Cleaning
Reason for
To improve cleaning blade movement
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
A0123730A0123740Front Side Plate - Cleaning
A0123735A0123745Rear Side Plate - Cleaning
AA151388AA151571Seal - Blade Front
AA151389AA151572Seal - Blade Rear
New Parts
No.
Description
Date of
Modification
A.B.C.
RankPart No.DescriptionIndex No. Page
Q’ty Used
Old → New
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X
X/X3323
X/X
X/X3623
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
as a set X/O
as a set X/O
Serial Number
3023
3123
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhall.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To ensure that the cleaning blade moves smoothly, strips of teflon tape [A] have been affixed to the
front and rear side plates at the point where they come into contact with the cleaning blade. Also, the
parts numbers of the front and rear side plate assemblies have been chaged.
When replacing the sideplates or the seals, be sure to replace both (front, rear).
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 44 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: Feb. 28, ’91
[A]
Seal - Blade Front
[A]
Seal - Blade Rear
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 44 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: Feb. 28, ’91
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
Serial Number
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhaul.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To decrease the noise level of the feeding unit, the shape of the following parts have been modified.
These new brackets are smaller. This keeps them from touching the paper feed clutch.
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 45 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: April 15, ’91
P/N 52152634
P/N 52152637
P/N A0372634
P/N A0372637
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 45 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: April 15, ’91
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 48 Page 1 of 3ISSUED ON: April 15, ’91
ModelCOSMOS - 1Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleFront Cover Angle
Reason for
The durability of the front cover angle has been improved.
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
AG060027AG060045Front Cover Angle2 → 2O/O293
New Parts
No.
Description
Date of
Modification
A.B.C.
RankPart No.DescriptionIndex No.Page
Q’ty Used
Old → New
Inter-
change-
ability
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
Serial Number
3315
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhaul.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To improve the durability, the thickness of the front cover angle has been enlarged.
Thickness: Old2.0mm
New2.3mm
We have changed the shape of the front cover
angle, and this lets the front cover move more
smoothly.
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 48 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: April 15, ’91
Old
New
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 48 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: April 15, ’91
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 49 Page 1 of 3ISSUED ON: May 31, ’91
ModelCosmos - 1Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleTransport Stay
Reason for
To ensure good copy quality
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
52153897A0553897Transport Stay1 → 1X/O115
New Parts
No.
Description
Date of
Modification
A.B.C.
RankPart No.DescriptionIndex No.Page
Q’ty Used
Old → New
Inter-
change-
ability
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
Serial Number
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhaul.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 49 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: May 31, ’91
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
In a factory test, it was found that dirty image sometimes appeared on the
trailing edge of the copy paper. This is because the transport frame was
not level with the fusing unit slightly. To correct this, the configuration of
the transport stay has been changed as shown.
Transport Stay
Cut
(256)
4
bent
0.5
Transport Frame
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 49 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: May 31, ’91
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 50 Page 1 of 3ISSUED ON: May 31, ’91
ModelCosmos - 1Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleSide Seal - Right & Left
Reason for
To ensure a tight seal
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
AA150165AA150263Side Seal - Right1 → 1X/O721
A0123160AA150264Side Seal - Left1 → 1X/O621
New Parts
No.
Description
Date of
Modification
A.B.C.
RankPart No.DescriptionIndex No.Page
Q’ty Used
Old → New
Inter-
change-
ability
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
Serial Number
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhaul.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 50 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: May 31, ’91
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
The side seals are may be peeled off the side plates, due to a protruding edge <A> on the casing plate and a height differential <B> on
the left side plate.
To correct this, a portion <C> of the right side seal has been removed and a slit <D> has been cut in the left side seal.
Left (Rear)
[ B ]
Right (Front)
95
[ C ]
[ A ]
11
92
12
[ D ]
[C]
25
4.5
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 50 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: May 31, ’91
Part needed for replacement by new partParts Catalog
* New Index
Serial Number
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately.B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhaul.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for replacement by new part" to
install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether the new part can be used
in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
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DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
Seal - 15x26x3Seal - 15x26x5
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 53 Page 2 of 3ISSUED ON: July 31, ’91
To ensure the adhesion of seal between the sensor holder and toner
collection bottle, the thickness of the seals (Holder Both Side Tape and seal
- 15x26x3) have been increased by around 2mm.
Also, the shape of the holder both side tape has been changed because of
part standardization with other models.
Note: The Seal-15 x 26 x 3 (#AA151284, Index No 37) the holder both
sided tape (#52153888, Index No.38) are not listed in the parts
catalog. Please add them to your parts catalog.
7.5
48
24
7.5
48
7.5
0.1
38.5
54
31
8
40
23.5
32
15
29.5
23.5
35
2
53
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Copier Technical Support
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 53 Page 3 of 3ISSUED ON: July 31, ’91
12081267Solid State Relay 240V : 16A
12081349Solid State Relay 240V : 5A
DescriptionRank
Solid State Relay - 125V 3A,
16A
Q’ty Used
Old→→New
1 → 0
0 → 1
1 → 1
0 → 1
0 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
Date of
Modification
Parts needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
O/O
X/O737
Serial
Number
Parts
Catalog
537
* 5837
* 5937
03140100B
03130060B
Rank: A : Replace with new parts immediately. B : Replace with new parts at time of repair.C : Replace with new parts at time of overhaul.
Interchangeability:
(1) When old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable, use additional parts or an assembly part as indicated in "Parts needed for
replacement by new part" to install the new part.
(2) The mark to the left of the slash indicates whether the old part can be used in the new machine, and the mark to the right indicates whether
the new part can be used in the old machine. x = Not interchangeable o = Interchangeable
Philips Pan Head Screw - M4
x 10
Philips Pan Head Screw - M3
x 6
n → n-2
0 → 4
* New Index* 13837
10437
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 59 PAGE 2 OF 5
P/N 1208 1349
P/N 12081267
ISSUED ON: September 30, ’94
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
Because P/N A0125517 (Solid Sta te Relay - 125 3A, 16A ) is no longer available from the supplier, it has been replaced
with two different solid sta te relays (P/N 12081267 and P/ N 120 81 34 9) as shown below. When P/N A012551 7 is
replaced with P/N 12081 267 an d P/ N 120 8134 9, the following new parts must be replaced at the same time .
DescriptionOld P/NNew P/NRemarks
Solid State Relay BracketA0125872A0125879The new part can be used in the old machine.
DC Harness - HeaterA0125653The old and new parts are not mutually interchangeable.
The part numbers of these parts have not been
AC Harness - Solid State
Relay
Screws03140100B x 2pcs03130060B x 4pcs
A0125657
changed. There is no record that the old parts
have been shipped and the new parts only are in stock.
Old
P/N 03140100B x 2 pcs
P/N A012 5517
P/N A0125872
P/N A0125879
New
P/N 03130060B x 4pcs
P/N A0125879
P/N A0125879
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 59 PAGE 3 OF 5
ISSUED ON: September 30, ’94
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
In order to facilitate servicing , a Solid St ate Rela y Kit (P/N A0125867) has been prepared. The kit con ta ins th e
following parts:
Part NumberDescriptionQ’ty UsedRemarks
12081267Solid State Relay - 240V : 16A1
12081349Solid State Relay - 240V : 5A1
A0125560Relay Unit1
A0125879Solid State Relay Bracket1
11050192Locking Support4
11050183Spacer1
03130060BPhilips Pan Head Screw - M3 x 64
A0125653DC Harness - Heater1
A0125657AC Harness - Solid State Relay1
These parts will be supplied as an
assembled unit.
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MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 59 PAGE 4 OF 5
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
How to connect the new harnesses to the new solid state relays is sh own belo w:
ISSUED ON: September 30, ’94
ReceptacleWire
YellowRed
WhiteGreen
YellowRed
WhitePink
ReceptacleWire
GreenBlue
GreenBlue
YellowBlue
YellowBlue
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Technical Support Department