Ricoh M156, M176, M157, M177, M154 Service Training

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M156/M157/M176/M177 (Rm-MF1)

M154/M155/M174/M175 (Rm-P1)

Service Training

Version 1.0

These models are similar to the Rn series of printers and copiers.

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M156/M157/M176/M177 (Rm-MF1)

M154/M155/M174/M175 (Rm-P1)

Service Training

Product Overview

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What Models are in this Series?

Rm-MF1a

 Rm-MF1a

 M156: SP 311SFN, No AIO refill
 M176: SP 310SFN, AIO can be refilled

 Rm-MF1aw

 M157: SP 311SFNw, Wireless LAN, No AIO refill
 M177: SP 310SFNw, Wireless LAN, AIO can be refilled

 Type A and B models

 M15x is also known as Type A; M17x is also known as

Type B

 For Type B there are two sub-types, based on destination:

» For CHN: The AIO has hole through which the AIO can be

refilled with toner. Bags of toner for refilling are also sold.

» For EU/AA/NA: The AIO has no hole. The machine is

designed for refill, but bags of toner for refilling are not sold

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What Models are in this Series?

Rm-P1a

 Rm-P1a

 M154: SP 311DN, No AIO refill
 M174: SP 310DN, AIO can be refilled

 Rm-P1aw

 M155: SP 311DNw, Wireless LAN, No AIO refill
 M175: SP 310DNw, Wireless LAN, AIO can be

refilled

 The note about Type A and Type B models on the

previous slide also applies here.

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Differences from Previous Models

Rm-MF1 vs Rn-MF1/MF2

PCLPCL/PS3PCL/PS3PDL

NoYesYesOptional Tray

Some models (China
only)

NoNoAIO Refill

200k350k200kMachine Life

Some modelsNoNoWireless LAN

50 sheets125 sheets125 sheetsOutput Capacity

All modelsSome modelsSome models Duplex

2 boards1 board1 boardPSU and High

Voltage Power Pack

1 board2 boards2 boardsController and

Engine Boards

4 lines2 lines2 linesDisplay Panel

China onlyNoNoHandset

CISCCDCCDScanner

ADFADF/ARDFADFADF

282828PPM (A4)

Rm-MF1Rn-MF2Rn-MF1

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Differences from Previous Models

Rm-P1 vs Rn-P1/P2

YesNoYesSOM (Smart

Organizing Monitor)

PCLPCL/PS3PCL/PS3PDL

NoYesYesOptional Tray

Some models (China
only)

NoNoAIO Refill

200k350k200kMachine Life

Some modelsNoNoWireless LAN

125 sheets125 sheets125 sheetsOutput Capacity

All modelsSome modelsSome models Duplex

2 boards1 board1 boardPSU and High

Voltage Power Pack

1 board2 boards2 boardsController and

Engine Boards

No2 linesNoDisplay Panel

282828PPM (A4)

Rm-P1Rn-P2Rn-P1

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Other Points

 Rm-MF1/P1 do not have a USB host or the scan

to USB feature.

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M156/M157/M176/M177 (Rm-MF1)

M154/M155/M174/M175 (Rm-P1)

Service Training

Specifications

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General Specifications (1)

 Printing Speed, A4(LT): 28 ppm (LT: 30 ppm)
 First Print Speed: Less than 8 sec (A4, LT SEF)
 Duplex Printing: Auto (Standard, approx 50% productivity)
 Memory: 128 MB (no optional memory)
 Resolution: 1200 x 600 / 600 x 600 dpi
 Interfaces

 MF1a/P1a: USB2.0, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet
 MF1aw/P1aw: USB2.0, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet,

IEEE802.11b/g/n

 PDL: PCL5e, PCL6
 Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPP

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General Specifications (2)

 Input capacity

 Standard Tray: 250 sheets (80 g/m2)
 Bypass tray: 50 sheets (80 g/m2)

 Output capacity (Standard Tray, Face down)

 MF1: Up to 50 sheets
 P1: Up to 125 sheets (A4/LT or 80 g/m2, 20lb)

 Input Paper Size

 Standard Tray: A4,B5,A5,B6,A6,Legal,Letter,HLT,Exective,F,Foolscap,Folio,16K

» Custom size: Min. 100mm x 148mm (3.9" x 5.92"), Max. 216mm x 356mm (8.64" x 14.24")

 Bypass Tray: A4,B5,A5,B6,A6,Legal,Letter,HLT,Exective,16K,Envelope:

#10,Monarch,C5,C6,DL

» Custom size: Min. 90mm x 140mm (3.6" x 5.92"), Max. 216mm x 356mm (8.64" x 14.24")

 Media Type

 Standard Tray: Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Thick Paper, Thin Paper
 Bypass Tray: Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Thick Paper, Thin Paper

 Paper Weight

 Standard Tray: 52-162g/m2 (14-43lb)
 Bypass tray: 52-162g/m2 (14-43lb)
 Duplex: 60-105g/m2 (16-28lb)

 ADF

 Capacity: 35 sheets
 Original size

» Min: 139.7mm x 139.7mm (5.5'' x 5.5''), Max: 215.9mm x 355.6mm (8.5'' x 14'')

 Original weight: 52-105g/m2 (14-28lb)

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General Specifications (3)

 Power Consumption

 US version

» Max.: 800W
» Energy Saver

– Normal mode (Energy saver 2): 5W
– Quick mode (Energy saver 1) : 70W

 EU /CHN versions

» Max.: 890W
» Energy Saver

– Normal mode (Energy saver 2): 5W
– Quick mode (Energy saver 1): 70W

 Warm-up Time:

 MF1: Less than 30 sec
 P1: Less than 26 sec
 Energy Save Mode (MF1, P1)

» Normal (Energy Save Mode 2): Less than 20 sec.
» Quick (Energy Save Mode 1): Less than 10 sec.

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Options

 There are no optional units for these models.

 The Rn series has an optional paper tray. The Rm series does not.

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AIO Cartridges

 There are 4 types:

 Starter AIO: About 1k per cartridge
 Low yield AIO: About 2k per cartridge

» Two types: Refill, or no refill, depending on the model

 High yield AIO:

» Type A: 3.5k, no refill
» Type B: 5k, refill is possible

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Targets

 Monthly Print Volume

 Average: 0.7K
 Maximum: 5.8K

 Estimated Unit Life: 5 years or 200K prints

whichever comes first

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M156/M157/M176/M177 (Rm-MF1)

M154/M155/M174/M175 (Rm-P1)

Service Training

Maintenance

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PM Intervals

 There are no PM parts.
 There are three "yield parts", but given the ACV

(Average Copy Volume) for this machine, these
"yield parts" are expected to outlast the life of
the machine.

 Yield Parts

 Paper Feed Roller (120 K)
 Transfer Roller (120 K)
 Fusing Unit (120 K)

 The counters for each yield part can be

monitored using either of the following methods:

 Web Image Monitor
 Configuration Page in the “List/Test Print” menu

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Note to Service Personnel

 Yield parts are rated to last for 120 K, which

should be longer than the machine's rated
lifespan of five years.

 For customers who are very heavy users, it may

be necessary to change yield parts during the life
of the machine.

 After installing new yield parts, the counters must

be reset.

 The counter reset procedure is not a user

function and must be done by a trained
technician.

 See the replacement procedures in the FSM

(Field Service Manual) for the reset procedures
for each yield part.

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Access to Service Functions

 For MF models: To access Maintenance Mode, do

the following:

1. Type the following keys, in sequence:
[Clear/Stop] .. [1] .. [0] .. [7]

2. Hold down the [Start] key until the Maintenance
Mode screen is displayed.

» Note: This should take about 3 seconds.

 For P models

 To access the SP mode of Smart Organizing

Monitor, open the Printer Configuration screen
by inputting the field technician access code:
“Admin074”

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Image Adjustment

 This adjustment can be

done by both technicians
and users.

 Technicians:

 Maintenance Mode

(MF1)

 SOM (P1)

 Users:

 User Mode

 See FSMs (Field Service

Manuals) for procedures.

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Firmware Updating

 A computer is necessary for updating the

firmware.

 Use the correct procedures (see the service

manual for details) to update the firmware.

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M156/M157/M176/M177 (Rm-MF1)

M154/M155/M174/M175 (Rm-P1)

Service Training

Machine Overview

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Component Layout – Rm-P1

1. Laser unit

2. Quenching lamp

3. Cartridge (AIO-type)

4. Development roller

5. Registration roller

6. By-pass feed roller

7. By-pass feed tray

8. Paper feed roller

9. Friction pad

10. Transfer roller

11. Paper Tray

12. Fusing Unit

13. Pressure Roller

14. Paper exit roller

15. Hot Roller

16. Drum

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Paper Path – Rm-P1

 [A]: Duplex section
 [B]: Paper tray

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Drive Layout – Rm-P1

1. Duplex Motor

2. Main Motor

3. Registration Clutch

4. Relay Clutch

5. Paper Feed Clutch

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M156/M157/M176/M177 (Rm-MF1)

M154/M155/M174/M175 (Rm-P1)

Service Training

Cover Removal & Part Replacement

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General Precautions

 Before starting to work on the machine:

 If there are printer jobs in the machine, print out

all jobs in the printer buffer.

 Turn off the main power switch and unplug the

machine.

 The slides in this presentation only cover a few

important points. For full details of all
procedures, see the field service manual.

 Follow the notes and cautions in all procedures.

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General Precautions

 Many of the parts are held

in place with plastic
latches which can break
easily.

 Release them carefully,

pushing the hook end of
the latch away from the
part to which it is latched.

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Removing Covers

 The covers have a lot of hooks and tabs.
 Disconnect these carefully, as explained on the

previous slide.

 See the procedures in the service manual for the

locations of the hooks and tabs, and follow the
instructions carefully to remove the covers
properly.

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Re-installing the Top Cover

 When re-installing the top cover, alway s verify that the two

paperweights [A] are lifted. If they are not lifted to fit into
the paper slot, the paperweights could be damaged.

 Make sure that these paperweights can be move d smoothly

(up and down) after installing the top cover. If these
paperweights do not move smoothly, install the top cover
again.

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Replacing the Main Board

 Do not connect any connectors to JRS1 and JRS2 when

reinstalling the main board [A]. These are only used at the
factory.

 Do not adjust the dip switch. The dip switch is only for

factory use.

 Remove the EEPROM from the old board (see below), and

install it on the new one.

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