TSC website

This looks interesting but how does one register as I am asked for login and passsword

I believe there is a registration link on the main page. There you can enter your information and ask for a passcode and username.

to enter the tsc site you must first get a ricoh tech id. i believe you must first be certified on a ricoh product to get a ricoh tech id. you can get a self paced training package or attend a ricoh class. as for tips ricoh will provide you with modified parts and causes of problems but they will never give you get-around fixes.they wont tell you anything but fixes provided by japan.

You need a Tech ID before you can login. I work for a Savin dealer, and after I attended my first Ricoh class, I was assigned a number. These tips are from other Techs that have come across a lot of typical problems out in the field, and can be very useful!

Can we try and post some of our own tips here?

You see doc... I have this "Friend"...

And my "Friend" said that some people have been given a Tech ID without attending a Ricoh class. It may be possible for you to talk someone into giving you an ID if you can show you need access to the site (like if you are an SE or something) and don't have any need to be certified (because you won't be working on the hardware).

And that's all I'm gonna say about that.

You not only need a tech ID but also need to work for an authorized dealer.
Wonder where I could "buy" access?

Hmmmmmm, should I rent my account codes for the Aficio League???

thanks to all for the interest shown. Yes I have been to quite a few Ricoh training courses receiving product certification as well as WICE training. And yes I do work or an authorised dealer and infact I am the service co-ordinator. bBut I have never been gien any ID. I certtainly do not beleive in conterfit ID and hence will tyr to ask REBV if they can support my request, for as dscott rightly points out real technical tips come from hands on personel.
best regards to all and the very best wishes for the festive season

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as dscott rightly points out real technical tips come from hands on personel.

true enough. However, tech bulletins and updated firmware cannot be gained but thru TSC (or a little help from your friends, (nudge, nudge))

If you work for an authorized Ricoh dealer, then it should be no problem getting an ID. I am a systems engineer and they gave me a tech ID without ever having to go to a class.

If you have been to a Ricoh class, then they will certainly give you an ID.