Ricoh M5 Service manual
RICOH M5
SERVICE MANUAL
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
May, 25, 1985
The Ricoh M5 is a desktop plain
carefully manufactured to exacting
formance.
a superior finish.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the opera-
tion and care of the M5.
from this copier, all
follow the instructions in this manual. Please
manual in the holder provided on the machine.
It consistently yields high contrast copies with
T
O get the maximum
operators should carefully
paper copier which is
standards of high per-
versatility
read and
keep this
MAJOR FEATURES
1
.
Copies everything from
1 l“) sized documents.
2
Easy-to-maintain cartridge design.
.
Black, blue, green and red color application.
3.
business cards to A4 (8-1/2” x
4
Lightweight design for easy transport.
.
“Clam-shell” design makes misfeeds easy to clear.
.
5
6
.
Simple and reliable operation.
7
Inner cassette makes the copier compact.
.
CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1. Unpacking procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-2. Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-3. Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. GUIDE TO COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-1. Overall machine layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-2. operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10
2-3. Operator controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ll
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3. COPYING
.
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
4
REPLENISHING SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...17
.
4-1. Loading paper...........*.. . . . . . . . . . . ...17
4-2. Adding toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...19
.
5
6
.
7
Starting the copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Normal copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...13
.
Manual feed copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...14
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Two-sided copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...15
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Color copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...16
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REPLACING THE MASTER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...23
6-1. Clearing misdeeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...23
6-2. Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6-3. Service codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...27
’IAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. < . . . . ...13
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...28
21
TRANSPORTING THE COPIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...29
8
DO’S AND DON’TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
10
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SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...30
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1. INSTALLATION
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1-1.
UNPACKING PROCEDURE
1.
Take out the accessary box
and the machir
2
.
Remove the
blocks.
3,
Open the viny
out the machine.
4.
Check the quantity of the
accessories using the follow-
ing list.
1)
Cassette
e.
two
bag and take
cushion
1
pc
2)
Copy Tray
3)
Master Unit
(115V and 220V machines
only)
Note: Keep the master unit in
the box until installing it
in the copier.
4)
Power Supply Cord
Toner
5)
(115V and 220V machines
only)
1 cartridqe (Black)
1
pc
1 pc
1 pc
.
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1-2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Slider
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1
Remove the two strips of tape.
.
Z. Move the slider to the left until
the right edge of the copier is
exposed.
Release Latch
3. Squeeze the release latch and
open the top unit.
4. Remove the three strips of
tape and the silica gel.
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Turn to the next page.
2–
Master Release Lever
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5. Lower the master release lever.
6. Remove the three wedges
from the master unit.
Note: Do not touch the master
(purple material) and
avoid’ exposing
it to
light.
7. Insert the master unit into the
copier until it stops.
8. Peel the polyester cover off of
the master.
Return the master release lever
9
.
to its original position.
10
.
Shake a cartridge of
11
.
Set the pins of
cartridge into the slots on the
development unit. Then, turn
the
clockwise.
cartridge counter-
oner well.
he toner
Install the cartridge crank on
12
.
the shaft. Then, turn the
cartridge crank clockwise to
strip off the cartridge seal.
Remove the cartridge crank.
Note:
13
.
Lower the top unit.
At installation, it is recommended to load
two cartridges of toner.
Turn to the next page.
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14. Load paper in the cassette as
shown on page 17, and insert
the loaded cassette until it
stops.
15. Install the copy tray on the left
side of the machine.
16. Connect the power
supply
cord.
17. When not using this
tion booklet, keep it
holder on the back
instruc-
in the
of the
copier.
This completes machine installation.
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1-3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation Iocatlon should be carefully chosen because environmental condi-
1l-ons greatly affect the performance of a copier
Optimum environmental conditions:
. Temperature . . . . . . . . 10–30° C
(50-86° F)
. Humidity . . . . . . . . .
. On a strong and level base (a
sturdy desk, etc. )
. The copier must be level within
5 mm (1 3/64”) both front to rear
and left to right
15–90% RH
. Well-ventilated and wide room
Minimum ventilation: air turnover
3 times/hour
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6
Environments to avoid:
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● Locations exposed to direct sun-
light or strong light (more than
1,500
Iux)
● Dusty areas ‘
● Areas higher than 2,000 m
(6,500 ft) above sea level
● Areas where the copier may be
subjected to frequent strong
vibration
● Locations directly exposed to the cool air from an aircondi -
tioner or to reflected heat from a space heater
(Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice versa may cause condensation within the copier. )
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● POWER CONNECTION
●
Connect the power cord to a
power source as shown below
a) 115 V/60Hz : More than 12A
b) 220 V/50Hz : More than 6A
c) 240 V/50Hz : More than 6A
●
Voltage must not fluctuate more
than 10%.
●
Avoid multiwiring.
●
If an extension cord must be used, it must have a capacity of more than 300 V/30A
(300WZOA for 220/240V
machine) and be less than 5m (5.5 yds) long.
● ACCESS TO COPIER
Place the copier near a power source
●
providing clearance as shown.
.
●
Do not set anything on the
power cord.
●
Ground the copier properly to
prevent accidents.
Do not ground to a gas line.
●
Make sure the plug is firmly
inserted in the outlet.
More than 12 cm (4-3/4”)
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2. GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
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2-1.
Exit Cover
OVERALL MACHINE LAYOUT
—
Cassette
I
Guide
\
/
Top Unit
Master Unit
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2-2. OPERATION PANEL
1.
Check Paper Path Indicator
2. Replace Master Unit
Indicator
3. Add Toner Indicator
4. Check Cassette Indicator
5.
Image Density Indicators
6. Copy Counter
7. Wait Indicator
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8. Manual Feed Indicator
9. Start Key
10, Clear/Stop
11.
Increase Quantity Key
12. Decrease Quantity Key
13. Image Density Keys
Key
2-3. OPERATOR CONTROLS
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Check Paper Path Indicator
Lights when there is a paper
misfeed within the copier.
Replace Master Unit Indicator
Lights when it is time to change
the master unit.
Add Toner Indicator
Lights when it is time to change
the toner cartridge.
Check Cassette Indicator
Lights when either no paper is
in the cassette or the cassette is
not properly positioned.
Image Density Indicators
Shows the image density level
selected.
(Five levels from darkest to
lightest)
Copy Counter
Shows the number of copies
entered.
counter shows the number of
copies made.
While copying, this
(Count up type.)
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Wait Indicator
Lights when the copier is warming up.
made when this indicator is on.
Copies cannot
be
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●
Manual Feed Indicator
Lights when copy paper has
been inserted.
Blinks when the next sheet of
copy paper should be inserted.
●
Start Key
Press to start copy operation.
●
Clear/Stop Key
Press to cancel the copy number entered.
While copying,
press to stop copy operation.
●
Increase Quantity Key
Press to increase the copy entry
number. (The maximum number of copies that can be
entered is 20.)
● Decrease Quantity Key
Press to reduce the copy entry
number.
● Image Density Keys
Use these keys to
make copies
lighter or darker.
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3. COPYING
.
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3-1. STARTING THE COPIER
3-2. NORMAL COPYING
Turn on the main switch.
The Wait indicator ( ~ ) will turn
on, which means the copier
warming up. When this
turns off, copies can be m
1
Raise the platen cover and
.
place the original face down
on the exposure glass.
indica or
ade.
,
is
Make sure the original is flush
with both
right scales
2. Adjust the image density to
match the type and quality of
the original by pressing the
Image Density keys.
he front and the
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Enter the number of copies
3
.
required by pressing
Increase Quantity key.
(Use the Decrease Quantity
key if you enter too many
copies.)
* Up to 20 copies can be
entered at one time.
* Press the Clear/Stop key to
cancel the entry.
4
Press the Start Key.
the
The number of copies made
will be continuously shown by
the copy counter.
(To stop the machine during a
multicopy
Clear/Stop key.)
3-3. MANUAL FEED COPYING
Use the manual feed entrance to copy onto paper of unusual
1
Insert
.
feed
above
Manual Feed indicator lights.
Note: Make sure that the
Position the original on the
2●
exposure glass and press the
Start key.
run,
size or weight.
paper into the manual
entrance
the cassette) until the
paper is flush against
the front edge of the
manual feed guide as
shown.
press
(the space
the
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If making multiple copies,
3.
insert the next sheet of paper
into the entrance when the
Manual Feed indicator starts to
blink.
3-4. TWO-SIDED COPYING
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1. Copy the first side in the normal manner. Then, insert the
copy into the manual feed
entrance
Feed indicator lights.
Important:
The copy must be inserted
facedown, and flush against
the front edge of the manual
feed guide.
until the Manual
2. Set the second original, and
press the Start key.
1
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3-5. COLOR COPYING
Blue, green, and red development units and toner are available as options in addition
to standard black.
(You need a separate development unit for each color.)
Example: Making a green and blue
copy.
1
Install the green development
.
unit in the copier.
Place the black development
unit in the spare development
unit case.
2. Place the original to be copied
in green on the exposure glass,
and make the copy.
3. Insert the copy faceup into the
manual feed entrance.
4.
Exchange the green and blue
development units.
Place the original to be copied
.
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in blue on the exposure glass
and press the Start key.
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4. REPLENISHING SUPPLIES
1
.
Lift up and pull out the
cassette.
Load paper into the cassette
2
.
so that it is flush with the front
and side fences.
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Note: The
approximately
sheets.
Press down the corners of the
3
.
paper stack so that they catch
underneath the corner separators.
Insert the loaded cassette until
4,
cassette
holds
100
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Paper Storage
Paper should always be stored properly, because poor paper condition will result in
.poor image reproduction, creased copies, and paper jams.
Generally, to avoid absorption
of moisture and curling:
. Avoid storing paper in humid
areas.
. NEVER store paper where it will
be exposed to heat.
● Store on a FLAT SURFACE.
● Use OLDER STOCK first.
● Do not lay any heavy objects on
paper.
. Keep open reams of paper in the
PACKAGE, and store as you
would unopened paper.
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1.
Open the top unit.
2. Take out the toner cartidge.
3. Shake a new cartridge of toner
well
4. Set
the pins of the toner
cartridge into the slots on the
development unit. Then, turn
the
cartridge
counter-
clockwise.
5. Install the cartridge crank onto
the shaft and turn the cartridge
crank clockwise to strip off the
cartridge seal.
Then, remove the cartridge
crank and lower the top unit.
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19
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Toner Storage
●
Store in a COOL, DARK place.
●
NEVER store toner where it will
be exposed to heat.
. Keep out of reach of children.
● Do not take internally.
●
Do not lay
anything heavy on
toner cartridges.
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20
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5.
REPLACING THE MASTER
1.
Squeeze the release latch and
open the top unit.
2
Lower the master release lever
.
and slide Out the used master
unit.
Dispose of the used unit using
the provided vinyl bag.
UNIT
Remove the three wedges
3
from the new master unit
4. Insert the master unit into the
copier.
5. Peel off the polyester cover
that protects the master.
6. Returnth
e master release lever
to its original position.
7. Lower the top unit.
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
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6-1.
before exiting the copier.
CLEARING MISFEEDS
1
Raise the top unit and remove
the jammed paper.
Note: Do not touch the master
(purple material).
If the paper is caught inside
2
the cassette,
cassette and remove the jammed paper.
3
If the paper is caught under
the development unit, remove
the jammed paper by pulling
on the leading edge.
This prevents the rollers from
getting dirty.
pull out the
Note: The copy image is not
fused at this time; be
careful not to get hands
or clothing dirty.
If the paper is caught in the
4
fusing unit, rotate the paper
reverse knob counterclockwise
to release it.
WARNING: The fusing unit is
hot. Avoid
touching it.
If the jammed paper can not be
5
removed by rotating the paper
reverse knob, close the top
unit and remove the copy
tray. Then,
cover and remove the jammed
paper.
open the exit
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WARNING: Avoid touching
the INNER parts
of the machine.
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6-2. TROUBLESHOOTNG GUIDE
I
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1. Faint Copies or White
Stripes on Copies
● Agitate the toner.
(1) Open the top unit and insert
the narrow tab of the toner
agitator into the slot in
development unit cover.
Slide the toner agitator
end to end several times.
the
from
(2) Keep the toner agitator or
I
holder inside the copier.
If the problem still exists after the
above, do the following:
●
Clean the fiber optics and corona wire.
(1
Open the top unit and take out
the master unit. Set it on a
clean sheet of paper.
Caution: Do not touch the
master (purple material), and avoid exposing it to light.
Insert the long pad of the
(2)
cleaner in the fiber optics slot,
and slide it end to end.
the
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(3) Clean the corona wire with the
short pad of the cleaner.
Gently rub the cleaner along
the wire.
(4) Keep the cleaner on the holder
inside the copier.
#
2. Copies have Dark stripes
or Heavy Background
First, try pressing the Lighter key to
adjust the image density.
If that does not help, do the following:
● Clean the exposure glass and
platen cover. (See page 28.)
● Clean the fiber optics.
(1) Open the top unit and take out
the master unit. Set it on a
clean sheet of paper.
(2) Insert the long pad of the
cleaner in the fiber optics slot,
and slide it from end to end.
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3. Nothing Happens When
the Main switch is Turn-
ed On
– No Indicators On –
● IS the power cord plugged in?
Has
it been firmly inserted into
the copier?
. I
S the top unit
ed?
completely clos-
4. Copies cannot be Made
I
● Is
Wait for the copier to warm up.
See page 23.
on?
. Is the development unit in the
machine?
●
Check that the cassette is loaded
and properly set.
See page 17.
u
on?
●
See page 19.
See page 21.
● Is a service code
displayed?
See page 27.
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