Ricoh 551 Scanner

stev (Guest)

Here is one for you Ricoh gurus. Scanner drive Shaft screw snapped this was the problem when I arrived. I replaced the shaft when I made a copy to test the machine the top 1/3 ofthe page was blank except for a inch and half square of lines. Every thing moves free can not see any cracks in the mirrors. Any thoughts?

10/21/045:33 PM

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v-tecVince

Make sure the nylon pads are between the scanner frame and rails.

10/21/048:43 PM

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beachcopy (Guest)

I would say something on one of the mirrors got launched when screw broke, seen it couple of times

10/22/049:44 AM

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Star1 (Guest)

Mirror leaf spring missing or not quite in position?

Scanner not perfectly straight?

10/22/0411:29 AM

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stev (Guest)

ok heres the answer the v mirror frame bent slightly downward when the screw let go. it bent about 1/16. strange but true. must be a lot of torque in that motor. thanks for the help.

10/22/045:40 PM

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galexander (Guest)

the 551 and 700 are famous for this. The M.C.U. board and scanner motor must be replaced as a set to take care of this problem. There is a bulletin on Ricoh's T.S.C. website.

10/25/042:57 PM

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