Ricoh AP505 Printer User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Replacing the Photoconductor
Unit
The message shown below indicates
that the photoconductor unit is ap-
proaching the end of its life.
REPLACE PCU
You can still continue to use the cur-
rent photoconductor unit if you are
satisfied with the quality of the out-
put being produced by the printer.
When the printed image starts look-
ing soiled (horizontal lines along the
edges of the page, for example), re-
place the photoconductor unit as
soon as possible.
R
WARNING:
R
CAUTION:
Important
Exposing the photoconductor unit
to light for too long can reduce its
performance. Replace the unit as
quickly as possible.
Note
Before removing the photoconduc-
tor unit from the printer, spread
paper or some other material
around the area you are working
to keep toner from making floor
dirty.
The “REPLACE PCU” message is
based on a printed page counter
kept internally by the printer. It is
meant as a general guide to photo-
conductor unit life only. Actual
photoconductor unit life depends
on the printing conditions.
A Remove the new photoconductor
unit from the box.
B Remove the protective sheet by
pulling the red tab from the new
photoconductor unit.
C Turn off the printer's power
switch.
Do not incinerate the photo-
conductor unit. Toner dust
might ignite when exposed to
an open flame.
Disposal can take place at our
authorized dealer or at appro-
priate collection sites.
If you dispose the used photo-
conductor unit yourself, dis-
pose of it according to your
local regulations.
When accessing the inside of the
machine, do not touch any sec-
tions other than those specified
in this manual. If you do, it might
result in receiving a burn or inju-
ry.
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