Ricoh BRG-P1 User Manual

• Right Cover ( page 53).
•
Spread some of paper (not cloth) several sheets thick where you can set the unit after it has been
removed.
• Unlock the carriage (
page 62).
1.
Wrap the tip of a screwdriver or similar tool with a piece of finely woven cloth which is slightly
damp.
• The damp cloth prevents scratches on the suction cup. A scratched suction cup could cause
poor print quality.
•
Never use tissue or cotton, or any other such of material to wrap the tip of the screwdriver.
Such material will contaminate the maintenance unit with loose fiber.
2. Use the wrapped tip of the screwdriver to clean inside and around the blade (1) air vent (2) and
suction cap (3).
Clean the vent and cap carefully to avoid:
•
Damaging the movable feeler inside the right air vent.
• Damaging the fragile lip of the suction cap.
• Never insert the tip of the screwdriver into the right air vent or suction cap.
Connecting Rollers Cleaning
Preparation:
•
Duplex unit (J028/J029/J035) (
page 48).
•
Rear cover (
page 51 "Rear Cover, Top Cover").
•
Top cover (
page 51 "Rear Cover, Top Cover").
•
Left cover (
page 55).
4. Replacement and Adjustment
148

Ricoh BRG-P1 Specifications

General

Brand	Ricoh
Model	BRG-P1
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions and Conventions

Safety Information

General safety precautions to follow when using the machine.

Responsibilities of the Customer Engineer

Outlines the duties and responsibilities of customer engineers for maintenance and installation.

Installation and Setup

Shipping and Moving the Machine

Guidelines for safely handling and moving the machine during shipping and relocation.

Preparation

Covers environmental requirements, location selection, and minimum space needs for installation.

Maintenance and Replacement Procedures

Service Call Procedures

Lists procedures to be performed by a service technician during a service call.

Before Replacing Parts

Information and tables detailing components and their replacement difficulty levels.

Common Procedures

General procedures applicable to multiple component replacements and disassemblies.

Print Head Operations and Diagnostics

Nozzle Check

Procedure to print and analyze the nozzle check pattern for print head status.

Print Head Cleaning

Detailed steps for performing print head cleaning to resolve quality issues.

Adjust Paper Feed

Steps to adjust paper feed settings to correct print alignment issues.

System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Service Program Mode

Overview of the Service Program (SP) mode for advanced adjustments and diagnostics.

Troubleshooting Guide

Comprehensive guide to diagnosing and resolving common printer issues and error codes.

Image Problems

Specific troubleshooting steps for common image quality issues like lines or banding.

Appendix: Specifications and Tables

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including printer engine, paper handling, and environmental data.

SP Mode Service Tables

Reference guide for various SP codes, their functions, and parameters for advanced configuration.