It was found in the produ ctio n line that the trailing edg e of the copy may sometimes blur due to the irregu lar spe ed of
the transport belts.
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
A0793965A1673960Transport Guide Plate
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O4111
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
For smooth movement of the transport belts, the surfa ce material of the transp ort guid e plate has been changed.
Serial Number
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 1 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: November 15, ’95
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A2511XXXX
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3875090001
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10928511XXXX
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229275080001
EUROPEA171 - 27A3875080001
JAPAN PRODUCTION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 2 PAGE 1 OF 3
ISSUED ON: November 15, ’95
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified ArticleFront & Rear Side Seals
Reason for
To improve the function of the side seals
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
A0793033A1673033Rear Side Seal
A0793034Front Side Seal
New Parts
No.
A1719501Front Side Seal Set
DescriptionRank
Q’ty Used
Old→New
1 → 1
1 → 0
0 → 1
Date of
Modification
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O2395
X/O3695
Parts needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
Serial
Number
Parts
Catalog
3695
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 2 PAGE 2 OF 3
Extended
ISSUED ON: November 15, ’95
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
In the laboratory test it was found that deve lop er an d tone r may sometimes leak from the ends of the develop men t
unit.
To correct this, the rear side seal has been exte nd ed by 0.5 mm to the front, and two-sided tape has been adhered
to the front side under th e front side seal and front drum seal.
When the front side sea l is rep lace d at PM, the two-sided ta pe shou ld be replaced together with th e front side seal
and front drum seal. The front sid e sea l set (# A1 71 95 01 ), which includes the two-side d ta pe , the front side seal (#
A0793034), and the front drum seal (# A07 9314 1), has be en registered as a spare part.
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 3 PAGE 2 OF 3
ISSUED ON: November 15, ’95
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To facilitate misfeed removal, the registrat ion misf eed remo val decal has bee n attached to the bypass feed
inner cover.
Decal - Regist. Misfeed Removal
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 3 PAGE 3 OF 3
ISSUED ON: November 15, ’95
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A2511XXXX
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3875090001
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10928511XXXX
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 22927511XXXX
EUROPEA171 - 27A3875090021
JAPAN PRODUCTION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 4 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: December 15, ’95
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified ArticleHot Roller
Reason for
To increase tolerance against offset image
Modification
The surface of the hot roller ha s bee n mad e smoo ther to increase tolera nce aga inst offset image.
Inter-
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
AE011032AE011037Hot Roller
1 → 1
change-
ability
O/O14125
Note: The new type roller physically fits in the F20 0 mod el.
However, doing so may result in freq ue nt re st time beca use imp rove d smoo thness provides more heat to the paper.
The new type roller will not be used in the production F200s.
Date of
Modification
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 4 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: December 15, ’95
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A25120001
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3875120001
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10928511XXXX
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229275120001
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26From first production
EUROPEA171 - 27A3875110000
JAPAN PRODUCTION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 5 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: January 15, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Duplex Unit Harness
Part Standardization
To standardize with other models, the following part has been cha nged .
Inter-
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
A1715420A1705420Duplex Unit Harness
1 → 1
change-
ability
O/O24123
Date of
Modification
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 5 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: January 15, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -15
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 22
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26
EUROPEA171 - 27
JAPAN PRODUCTION
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 6 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: January 31, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Development Unit
Parts catalog correction
Please correct your parts catalo g as follows:
* P/N Correction
Page 89
P/NDescriptionQ’ty UsedIndex No.
Incorrect
Correct
A0843011Development Unit (RICOH)1*
A0843013
A1713011Development Unit (RICOH)1*
A1713013Development Unit (NRG, SAVIN)1*
Development Unit (NRG, SAVIN)
1*
Date of
Modification
Serial Number
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 6 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: January 31, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -15
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 22
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26
EUROPEA171 - 27
JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 7 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 15, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Quenching Lamp
To improve the functioning of the quenching lamp
Date of
Modification
It has been reported tha t the first copy of the job sometimes has dirty background beca use the light intensit y of th e
quenching lamp does not stabilize quickly.
To prevent this from occurin g, the quenching lamp has bee n mod ified.
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
AX500040AX500056Quenching Lamp
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O28103
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 7 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 15, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A26020001
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3876020001
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229276010003
EUROPE etc.A171 - 263H40260001
EUROPEA171 - 27
JAPAN PRODUCTION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
9286020001
A3876020126
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 8 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Spring Cover - Drum Shaft
To improve durability.
To improve durability, th e material of the spring cove r has be en chan ge d fro m P C to PB T.
Inter-
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
A0792285A0792288Spring Cover - Drum Shaft
1 → 1
change-
ability
X/O999
Date of
Modification
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 8 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A29010001
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3875120084
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229276010001
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26From 1st production
EUROPEA171 - 27
JAPAN PRODUCTION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
9286020001
A3876010043
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 9 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
AB030319AB030541Pulley - 19Z1O/O7133
Pulley - 19Z
Parts standardization
Inter-
change-
ability
Index No.Page
Date of
Modification
Parts Catalog
Due to parts standardization with another mod el, the pulley has been changed.
Serial Number
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 9 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -15
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 22
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26
EUROPEA171 - 27
JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 10 PAGE 1 OF 4
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
ModelThunderbird II (European version only)Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleOil Supply Roller, etc.
Reason for
To increase tolerance
Modification
Draw
Old Parts
No.
No.
A1714052A1714053Fusing Unit - EU
AA063245AA063550Spring - Oil Supply Roller
AE031020Bushing - 6 x 12 - 8
The material of the oil supply roller has bee n cha nged to Go re-t ex to increase the tolerance of oil delivery.
Accordingly, a cleaning rolle r and the cle aning blade have been added to kee p the supply roller surface clea n.
Component parts of the new system are sho wn on the next page.
NOTE: The new type oil supply unit physically fit s in the F200 mode ls. Howeve r, do ing so may re sult in dirty
background on copies, espe cially whe n th e ho t rolle r t emp rat ure comes down over time. The new type unit
will not be used on the production F200s.
[New]
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 10 PAGE 3 OF 4
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
09604010B
Spring - Oil
Supply Roller
Upper
Entrance
Guide Plate -
03140060W
Cleaning Blade Holder
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
Oil Supply
Cleaning Roller
Balde
* A1714199
Spring - Oil
Supply Roller
Oil Supply
Cleaning
Roller
Oil Supply Unit
A1714192
Stepped Screw M4 x 3
Oil Supply
Roller
Oil Supply Roller Bushing
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 10 PAGE 4 OF 4
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -15
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229276010001
EUROPE etc.A171 - 263H40160001
EUROPEA171 - 27A3876010043
JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 11 PAGE 1 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Gear - 17Z
Parts standardization
Due to parts standardization with another mod el, the gea r has be en chan ge d.
Inter-
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
AB013589AB014021Gear - 17Z
1 → 1
change-
ability
O/O28125
Date of
Modification
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 11 PAGE 2 OF 2
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -15
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 22
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26
EUROPEA171 - 27
JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 12 PAGE 1 OF 3
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’95
ModelThunderbird II (European version only)Volt/Hz
Modified ArticleSeparation Corona Spring & Terminal
Reason for
To increase electrical noise tolerance to conform to the CE mark standards.
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
AD004079AD004085T & S Corona Unit
AD024027T & S Corona Spring
03130050M
New Parts
No.
AA063548Separation Corona Spring
A1713851Separation Corona Terminal
A1712056
DescriptionRank
Philips Pan Head Screw
- M3 x 5
Inverted Cone Slot Screw
- M3
Q’ty Used
Old→New
1 → 1
2 → 1
0 → 1
0 → 1
n → n-1
0 → 1
Date of
Modification
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X X/O as s set31109
X/X* 33109
X/X* 32101
Parts needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
X/O as a set* 34109
Serial
Number
Parts
Catalog
12109
108101
* New Index
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
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 12 PAGE 2 OF 3
Inverted Cone
Slot Screw
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’95
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To increase the tolera nce of generated electrical no ise against the CE mark standards, the following changes ha ve
been applied to the prod uction machines.
1) A round hea d te rmina l (S ep ara tion Corona Terminal) has been added to th e up pe r e nd of the separation corona
spring.
2) Due to modification 1, the length of th e separation corona spring has been changed.
3) The screw in the tran sfer corona receptacle has been chan ge d to an inverted cone slot screw.
The old parts are still availa ble for the old machines in the fie ld.
NOTE: The Thunderbird II has been in compliance with the CE marks sta nd ard s from th e first prod uction.
Separation Corona Termina l
Separation Corona Terminal
Separation Corona Sprin g
Separation Corona Spring
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 12 PAGE 3 OF 3
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’95
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -15
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229275120001
EUROPE etc.A171 - 26From 1st production
EUROPEA171 - 27A3875100001
JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 13 PAGE 1 OF 6
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified ArticleMain Control Board etc.
Reason for
For Energy Star compliance
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
A1715201A1715200Main Control Board - USA
A1715211A1715216
A1715212A1715212
A1715221A1715226
A1715301A1715300Main Control Board - (EU)
New Parts
No.
DescriptionRank
IC - UVEPROM 2M X 16
120NS (USA)
IC - UVEPROM 4M X 16
120NS (USA)
IC - UVEPROM 2M X 16
120NS
Q’ty Used
Old→New
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
Date of
Modification
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X(-10, -15, -17)*149
X/X(-10, -15, -17)4149
X/X(-10, -15, -17)5149
X/X(All distinations)6149
X/X(-22, -26, -27)*149
Serial
Number
Parts
Catalog
No.Page
A1715311A1715316
A1715312A1715317
A1715250A1715290Operation Control Board - LT
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
IC - UVEPROM 2M X 16
120NS (EU)
IC - UVEPROM 4M X 16
120NS (EU)
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
X/X(-22, -26, -27)4149
X/X(-22, -26, -27)5149
X/X(-10, -15, -17)
33
1
27
153
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 13 PAGE 2 OF 6
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
A1715261A1715292
A1715262A1715293
A1715271A1715296
A1715360A1715369
A1715400A1705400DC Main Harness
A0841439A1701439Left Upper Inner Cover
12041545Main Switch
New Parts
No.
DescriptionRank
IC - UVEPROM 2M X 8
150NS - LT
IC - UVEPROM 2M X 8
150NS - LT
IC - UVEPROM 1M X 8
150NS - LT
Operation Control Board A4, NRG
Q’ty Used
Old → New
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 0
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X(-10, -15, -17)2153
X/X(-10, -15, -17)3153
X/X(-10, -15, -17)4153
X/X(-22)
X/O (-10, -15, -17)
O/O (-22, -26, -27)
X/X(All distinations)119
X/X114139
Part needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
Parts
Catalog
33127
11143
153
12042421Main Switch
A0831118A1701111Main Switch Bracket
A0831119AA001386Decal - Main Switch
AA001387Decal - Main Switch Stand-by
0 → 1
0 → 1
1 → 1
0 → 1
X/X(All distinations)X/O as s set114139
X/X(All distinations)15139
X/X(All distinations)
X/X
* New Index
165139
157
* 30
* 33
139
157
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 13 PAGE 3 OF 6
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
A1718697A1718647
A1718650A1718657Operating Instructions - SVN
A1718690A1718640
A1718607A1718637
New Parts
No.
DescriptionRank
Operating Instructions - LT,
NRG
Operating Instructions - A4,
EUG, NRG
Operating Instructions - LT,
RICOH
Q’ty Used
Old → New
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X(-10)2159
X/X(-15)2159
X/X(-22)2159
X/X(-17)2159
Part needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
Parts
Catalog
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 13 PAGE 4 OF 6
Old
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To comply with Energy Star stand ards, the production machines have been modifie d as fo llows:
1. The main switch has bee n chang ed to an inte rna l relay type for the auto off function .
2. The main switch bra cket has been modified to incorporate the new main switch. The main switch decal, which is
adhered to the bracke t, has be en divide d int o two decals.
3. A portion of th e lef t up pe r inne r cover near the main switch has been changed to inco rpo rat e the new switch and
bracket.
NOTE: The old type left upper inn er cover will not be available as a service part because its mold has been modif ied to
make the new covers.
The above changes have been applie d to the non-North American version mode ls as well. However, the Energy Star mode
does not work on those models.
Main Switch Stand-by Decal
New
Main Switch
Main Switch
Decal
New
Main Switch
Bracket
Old
Main Switch Decal
Left Upper Inner Cover
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Departme nt
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 13 PAGE 5 OF 6
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
4. The ROMs on the ma in con trol board and operation control board have been chan ge d to in corp orate the
Energy Star function and the new operation mod e (ad justable print position fo r the tab copying mode).
* See RTB #003 for details.
5. The Opera ting Instructions have be en upd at ed to ref lect the Ene rgy St ar an d the tab print adjustmen t
functions.
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 13 PAGE 6 OF 6
ISSUED ON: February 29, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
Gestetner 2680Z
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A26010001
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3876010001
Gestetner 2682Z
Nashuatec 4582
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -109286020001
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229276010001
EUROPE etc.A171 - 263H40160001
EUROPEA171 - 27A3876010001
JAPAN PRODUCTION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 14 PAGE 1 OF 3
ISSUED ON: March 15, ’96
ModelThunderbird II (European Version Only)Volt/Hz
Modified ArticlePTC Tab & PTC Receptacle
Reason for
To increase electrical noise tolerance to conform with the CE mark standards
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
AD004084AD004088PTC Unit - CE
54463628A1712061PTC Tab - CE
A0792095Charge Corona Receptacle
New Parts
No.
A1712065PTC Receptacle - CE
DescriptionRank
Q’ty Used
Old→New
1 → 1
1 → 1
2 → 1
0 → 1
Date of
Modification
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X3689
X/XX/O as a set* 34101
X/X27101
Parts needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
Serial
Number
Parts
Catalog
2489
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 14 PAGE 2 OF 3
ISSUED ON: March 15, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To increase the tolerance of generated electrical noise to conform with th e CE mark sta nd ards, the contact between
the PTC tab and the PTC rece ptacle has been change d as shown.
Page 100
# 27 → * 34
# 27
PTC Unit
Page 88
# 24
# 36
NOTE: The Thunderbird II has been in compliance
with the CE mark standards from the first
production.
PTC Tab
PTC Receptacle
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
PTC Unit
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 14 PAGE 3 OF 3
ISSUED ON: March 15, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680RDH
Nashuatec 4580RDH
Savin 9800RF
SAVIN 9800RF240/60USA, CANADAA170 -153A96020001
RICOH FT8980240/60USA, CANADAA170 - 17A3946020001
Gestetner 2680RDH
Nashuatec 4580RDH
RICOH FT8980
Gestetner 2680D
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A26030001
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3876020081
Gestetner 2682D
Nashuatec 4582
240/60USA, CANADAA170 -10930603XXXX
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10928603XXXX
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A170 - 22929603XXXX
EUROPEA170 - 27A3946020016
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229276020001
JAPAN PRODUCTION
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 263H40260001
EUROPEA171 - 27A3876020126
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 15 PAGE 1 OF 3
ISSUED ON: March 31, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Front Side Seal Set / Development Unit
To reduce the amount of developer leakage
Date of
Modification
To reduce the amount of de velo pe r le aka ge , th e front side seal has been exte nd ed by 2 mm toward the center of the
development unit.
NOTE: The lower casing and th e fro nt side plate are not flush where the two sided tape is to be past ed ( A ).
Carefully stick the tape to completely block the path th at the deve loper may leak through.
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
A1719501A1719502Front Side Seal Set
A1713011A1713012
Development Unit (RICOH)
1 → 1
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O3695
O/O*89
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
A1713013A1713014Development Unit (NRG, SAVIN, INFOTEC)
1 → 1
O/O*89
M. Iwasa, Manager
Technical Support Department
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 15 PAGE 2 OF 3
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
ISSUED ON: March 31, ’96
Two Sided Tape
A
2 ~ 2.5mm
0 ~ 0.5mm
0 ~ 0.3mm
Front Side
Seal
17mm → 19mm
0 ~ 1mm
Front Drum Seal
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 15 PAGE 3 OF 3
ISSUED ON: March 31, ’96
MODEL NAMEV/HzDESTINATION
CODESERIAL NUMBER
Gestetner 2680RDH
Nashuatec 4580RDH
Savin 9800RF
SAVIN 9800RF240/60USA, CANADAA170 -15From 1st Production
RICOH FT8980240/60USA, CANADAA170 - 17From 1st Production
Gestetner 2680RDH
Nashuatec 4580RDH
RICOH FT8980
Gestetner 2680D
Nashuatec 4580
Savin 9800
SAVIN 9800240/60USA, CANADAA171 -153A26020001
RICOH FT8680240/60USA, CANADAA171 - 17A3876020001
Gestetner 2682D
Nashuatec 4582
240/60USA, CANADAA170 -10From 1st Production
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
240/60USA, CANADAA171 -10
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A170 - 22
EUROPEA170 - 27From 1st Production
EUROPE etc.A171 - 229276020001
JAPAN PRODUCTION
From 1st Production
9286020001
Infotec 5821DZ
RICOH FT8982
220, 230,
240/50
220, 230,
240/50
EUROPE etc.A171 - 263H40260001
EUROPEA171 - 27
A3876020126
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 16 PAGE 1 OF 2
φ20
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC
ISSUED ON: April 15, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
AF022061AF022092Fusing Transport Roller
Fusing Transport Roller
To minimize toner adherence
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O34127
Date of
Modification
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Serial Number
To minimize toner adherence on the roller, the diame ter of the five inner rollers has been decrea sed from 20 mm to 19 mm.
The diameter of both end rollers has not been changed (20 mm).
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 17 PAGE 2 OF 3
Re-issued on: July 15, ’96
ISSUED ON: April 30, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To guide the ten or twelve tabs paper in the inverter section, one pawl (shaded) has been added to the exit
guide as shown.
Exit Guide
Tab Paper
Accordingly, the upper and lower inverter guide
plates have been modified to correspond to the
added pawl.
Important
The old type exit guide is no longer available as a
service part. If you need to replace the old type
exit guide with the new type, have new type upper
and lower guide plates ready and replace them at
the same time.
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC
To increase tolerance to electrical noise to comform to the CE mark
standards.
Corona Wire - 10 pcs/set
Terminal - T&S Corona
A1712057Separation Corona Terminal
1 → 1
2 → 1
0 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/OEuropean version32
O/OU.S.A. version
X/O
Date of
Modification
Description
European version
(only)
Serial Number
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
14
17
20101
*33 101
* New Index
89
97
109
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 18 PAGE 2 OF 3
Separation
Corona
Terminal
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
Projection
Wire Hook
Corona wire
35
ISSUED ON: April 30, ’96
1. To decrease the electrical arcing (noise) between
the projections and th e en d blo ck of the corona
wires, a projection-less wire hook type has been
attached to the coro na wires.
2. To decrease the electrica l a rcing noise bet ween the
separation corona terminal and the corona
receptacle, the le ng th of the separation coro na has
been shortened by 2mm to widen the dista nce
between the rece ptacle end and the sepa rat ion
corona terminal.
T. Inoue, G en e ral Manage r
1st Field Information Dept . QAC
ISSUED ON: May 31, ’96
ModelThunderbird IIVolt/Hz
Modified Article
Reason for
Modification
Development Unit
To optimize the developer flow
Date of
Modification
To reduce the amount of developer delivered to the fron t an d rear ends of the development roller, the paddle roller
has been shortened. The pa rt nu mbe r of the developer unit has been chan ge d as follows:
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
A1713012A1713015Development Unit (RICOH)
A1713014A1713016Development Unit (NRG, SVN, INF)
1 → 1
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
O/O*89
O/O*89
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
Note : The part number of the paddle rolle r has rema ins un cha ng ed .
To improve the margin against temperature variation.
Modification
Draw
No.
Old Parts
No.
A3555300Paper Detect Sensor
A1674704A1674705Middle Guide Plate
03130100B
New Parts
No.
AW010071Photosensor
03130120B
DescriptionRank
Philips Pan Head Screw - M3
x 10
Philips Pan Head Screw - M3
x 12
Q’ty Used
Old→New
1 → 0
0 → 1
1 → 1
n → n-1
0 → 1
Date of
Modification
Inter-
change-
ability
X/X23121
X/XO/O as a set22121
X/X*109121
Parts needed for replacement by new part
Part No.DescriptionNo.Page
Serial
Number
Parts
Catalog
23121
105121
* New Index
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 20 PAGE 2 OF 3
T. Inoue, G en e ral Manage r
1st Field Information Dept . QAC
ISSUED ON: May 31, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To improve the margin against tempe rat ure variation, the usable temperature range of the paper det ect senso r
has been changed from -10 ~ 60°C to -60 ~ 80°C.
As the old middle guide pla te is no longer available, plea se replace the middle guide plate with all new parts
when replacing the gu ide plate.
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 21 PAGE 2 OF 3
Registration Cover Ass’y
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept . QAC
ISSUED ON: June 15, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
When releasing the T & S corona unit , th e de velo pe r may sometimes drop through the gap betwee n the registration
seal and registration gu ide plate. To correct this, the production machines have been modified as follows:
1. The registration seal (A167268 1) ha s been adhe red to th e reg istra tio n guide plate ass’y (A1672680).
2. To hold the other end of the registration seal, the registration seal holder h as be en add ed .
3. To prevent developer from entering the machine, a seal (seal - 7 x 497 x 2) has been adhere d to the registration
cover ass’y.
NOTE: The registration guide plate ass’y and holder or the registrat ion seal and holder need to be installed as a set.
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 22 PAGE 2 OF 3
26 → 23
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept . QAC
ISSUED ON: June 15, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
It was found in the laboratory test tha t the scale myla rs at both ends (fron t an d rea r) may pee l off in high
temperature and high humidit y cond itio ns.
To correct this, the length of the two mylars at both end s has be en decre ased by 3 mm.
The inner bearing mounted in the rear drum flange (#22 in page 99) may be constantly receiving axis-directional
pressure, and result in breakage which will show SC306, in the worst case scenario.
To eliminate the pressure, the width of the drum shaft bushing has been reduced by 1mm. This change decreases
the axis-directional tightness.
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
A0792273A1672251Drum Shaft Bushing
1 → 1
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O6135
Index No.Page
Parts Catalog
Serial Number
9 → 8mm
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC
To improve the durability of the paper tray rail, the material has been changed from steel to stainless steel,
and the thickness has been increased from 1.2 to 1.5 mm.
Old P/NNew P/NDescriptionQ’ty Used
AA071004AA071008
Rail - Paper Tray
3 → 3
Inter-
change-
ability
X/O
Parts Catalog
Index No.Page
14
57
61
Date of
Serial Number
23
16
15
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 29 PAGE 2 OF 3
ISSUED ON: November 30, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To ensure that the potential sensor is correctly positioned in the slot, three projections have been added on the
potential sensor bracket.
When you work with the old type bracket,
be sure that the bracket is located
completely to the right in the slot as shown.
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC
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
MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO. 31 PAGE 2 OF 3
ISSUED ON: December 31, ’96
DETAILS OF MODIFICATION
To prevent the trailing edge of paper becoming dirty when duplexing, the material of the relay transport roller has been
changed from rubber to resin.
Note: The old roller is still used in the registration section. (Page 67 index # 6)
T. Inoue, General Manager
1st Field Information Dept. QAC