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Technical Bulletin No. RTB-002
SUBJECT: Caution about not mixing different size originals with DF-43 DATE: Nov. 15, ’96
PAGE: 1 of 1
PREPARED BY: T. Itai
CHECKED BY: S. Fujii
CLASSIFICATION:
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Instruct customers not to mix different size originals when feeding them with
the DF-43.
Note : The same width of originals, such as A4 and A3, can be mixed in facsimile
mode only.
Reason:
With the DF-43, the original size will be detected when the originals are placed on the
original table. Therefore, when mixing different size originals on the table, the
maximum size detected will be used for all pages of the original.
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FROM: 2nd. Field Information Dept. QAC
MODEL:
AD-1
Symptoms when mixing different original sizes:
In copying mode:
- The machine will select the copy paper size to match the maximum original size.
- In auto reduce/enlarge mode with the designated copy paper size, the reproduction
ratio will be selected to match the maximum original size.
In facsimile mode:
- When mixing the same width of originals, the facsimile transmission will be made
properly.
- If mixing originals with different widths, the originals with a smaller width will be
transmitted with a white margin at the left end, as originals will be scanned with the
maximum width.
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Technical Bulletin No. RTB-009
SUBJECT: Replacement of the Original Holder Sheet DATE: Nov. 30, ’96
PAGE: 1 of 1
PREPARED BY: T. Itai
CHECKED BY: S. Fujii
CLASSIFICATION:
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When the original holder sheet (P/N A6281615) needs to be changed, paste a new
sheet over the current one.
Note :
The maximum number of sheets that can be pasted on top of each other is limited
to two (2) sheets. When it necessary to paste more sheets (1 original sheet and 2
pasted sheets), please replace the following 3 parts at the same time.
-Original Holder Bracket (A1931613)
-Original Holder Pad (A1931614)
-Original Holder Sheet (A1931615)
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FROM: 2nd Field Information Dept. QAC
MODEL:
AD-1 (DF43)
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RICOH Technical Bulletin
RTB Correction
Reissue date: 15-Apr-97
The items in bold italic have been corrected or added.
Model: AD1 (DF43) Date: 28-Feb-97
No: 019
Subject: Black stripes Prepared by: K. Ugaeri
From: QAC 2nd Field Information Dept . Checked by: S. Fujii
Classification:
Troubleshooting
Mechanical
Paper path
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SYMPTOM
Black stripes when using the sheet scanner
CAUSE
Dust on the exposure glass.
SOLUTION
1. The three mylars have been added on the original scale (A6283192) to prevent the
scanning position on the exposure glass from becoming dirty.
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Feed Direction
Index 26 of page 2 for DF43
parts catalog
Mylar 1 Mylar 2 Mylar 3
A6283129 A6283128
A6283127
Rear side of the
original scale
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RICOH Technical Bulletin
Model: AD1 (DF43) Date: 28-Feb-97 No: 019 2/2
Because the contact position of the original becomes dirty with paper dust, it has been
moved from the scanning position by using mylars.
Feed Direction
Mylar
Scanning Position
Contact Position
Fig. 2
2. The surface of the exposure glass has been treated by the mater replant process.
Note: This exposure glass has a white mark. This mark must be at the
bottom rear side at installation.
White mark
Fig. 3
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RICOH Technical Bulletin
Model: AD1 (DF43) Date: 28-Feb-97
Subject: Front Guide Plate and Rear Guide Plate Prepared by: Horiike
From: QAC 2nd Field Information Dept . Checked by: S. Fujii
Classification:
Troubleshooting
Mechanical
Paper path
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No: 022
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SYMPTOM
The left cover cannot be closed.
CAUSE
The Front or Rear Guide Plate was accidentally turned to the left when the operator
removed a jammed original, because these plates are difficult to see.
SOLUTION
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The color of the Front and Rear Guide Plates has been changed from black to a clear
color.
Current New
Front Guide Plate A628 1218B A628 1218C
Rear Guide Plate A628 1219B A628 1219C
Rear Guide Plate
(A6281219)
Front Guide Plate
(A6281218)
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RICOH Technical Bulletin
Model: AD1 (DF43) Date: 28-Feb-97
Subject: Original Jam Decal Prepared by: Horiike
From: QAC 2nd Field Information Dept . Checked by: S. Fujii
Classification:
To make the removal procedure for a jammed original easier to understand, the drawing
on the decal has been changed
[Jam Removal Decal] A628 6031B A6286031C
Troubleshooting
Mechanical
Paper path
Other ( )
OLD
Part information
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NEW
No: 024
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