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Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/8 Model: General RTB Date: 8-Nov-02 No.: RGene011 Subject: Euro symbol not printed with PS driver Prepared by: T. Itoh From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting Mechanical Paper path Part information Electrical Transmit/receive Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information Other ( ) SYMPTOM When printing with the PS driver, the Euro currency symbol is not printed out with 112 of 136 fonts, which are stored in the font ROM in GW-based products. The following are GW-based products: Model-K3, Model-K P2, Russian-C2, Adonis- C2, Model-A P3, Model-J P1b, Model-J CF Model-U P1, Model-U C1, Martini-C1. CAUSE The Euro currency symbol was not included in the font ROM. SOLUTION Temporary Solution (1) A workaround for each operating system has been previously released on the FAQ page, and is included on pp. 5-8 below. Temporary Solution (2) Although the font ROM will be modified as a permanent solution (details below), before this can be applied, the controller firmware has been modified on the following GW-based products: Product Firmware Version Product Firmware Version Model-K3 1.01 (Controller) Model-J P1b 2.18 (Controller) Model-K P2 1.06.1 (Controller) Model-J CF 1.11 (Printer Application) Russian-C2 2.03 (Printer Application) Model-U P1 2.20 (Printer Application) Adonis-C2 3.09 (Printer Application) Model-U C1 1.22 (Printer Application) Model-A P3 1.08 (Controller) Martini-C1 1.01 (Printer Application) Specifically, the Euro currency symbol has been added along with the PS fonts download feature, which allows the symbol to be downloaded to machine RAM. Enable this feature by changing the setting of Bit SW#3-0 to 1 (ON) in SP mode (default: OFF).

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  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/8 Model: General RTB Date: 8-Nov-02 No.: RGene011

    Subject: Euro symbol not printed with PS driver Prepared by: T. Itoh From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other ( )

    SYMPTOM When printing with the PS driver, the Euro currency symbol is not printed out with 112 of 136 fonts, which are stored in the font ROM in GW-based products. The following are GW-based products: Model-K3, Model-K P2, Russian-C2, Adonis- C2, Model-A P3, Model-J P1b, Model-J CF Model-U P1, Model-U C1, Martini-C1.

    CAUSE The Euro currency symbol was not included in the font ROM.

    SOLUTION Temporary Solution (1) A workaround for each operating system has been previously released on the FAQ page, and is included on pp. 5-8 below. Temporary Solution (2) Although the font ROM will be modified as a permanent solution (details below), before this can be applied, the controller firmware has been modified on the following GW-based products:

    Product Firmware Version Product Firmware Version Model-K3 1.01 (Controller) Model-J P1b 2.18 (Controller) Model-K P2 1.06.1 (Controller) Model-J CF 1.11 (Printer Application) Russian-C2 2.03 (Printer Application) Model-U P1 2.20 (Printer Application) Adonis-C2 3.09 (Printer Application) Model-U C1 1.22 (Printer Application) Model-A P3 1.08 (Controller) Martini-C1 1.01 (Printer Application)

    Specifically, the Euro currency symbol has been added along with the PS fonts download feature, which allows the symbol to be downloaded to machine RAM. Enable this feature by changing the setting of Bit SW#3-0 to 1 (ON) in SP mode (default: OFF).

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    Remarks for Temporary Solution 2: 1. Switching PDL to PS takes approximate 7 to 10 seconds.

    When PS fonts download is enabled, the Euro symbol is temporarily downloaded to the machine RAM at the first PS printing job, and whenever the PDL is switched from RPCS or PCL to PS. The total download time is approximately 7 to 10 seconds. This is because once the data is downloaded, it will remain in the RAM until the PDL is switched or the power turned off.

    2. Printing high image area documents at 1200 dpi may cause a memory overflow error in machines equipped only with 32MB of memory (ex. Model-K P2). This is because the PS fonts download feature uses approximately 800kB, which can bring the amount of available memory close to capacity with the above printing conditions. Workaround: ! Printing at 600dpi may prevent an overflow, even with just the 32MB memory

    installed. ! Changing the memory usage setting from Frame Priority to Font Priority may

    prevent an overflow.

    Permanent Solution Modification of the font ROM on the ROM DIMM or the Controller Board, from October 02, production or later (details differ depending on the model). Specifically, the Euro currency symbol has been added to the 112 fonts mentioned above. Note: 1. When the new ROM DIMM or Controller Board is installed, it is not necessary to

    disable the PS fonts download feature (temporary solution). 2. An MB will be issued separately announcing the P/N change for the ROMM DIMM and

    Controller Boards, and cut-in serial number. ROM DIMM and Controller Board P/N:

    Model Where the font ROM is soldered

    Current P/N

    Model Where the font ROM is soldered

    Current P/N

    G0735712 Model-J CF ROM DIMM G5706687 Model-K P2 Controller G0745712 Model-U P1 ROM DIMM G0705851 B3615117 B5295117 Adonis-C2 ROM DIMM B3625118

    Model-U C1 ROM DIMM B4635117

    G0656022 G3395117 Model-A P3 Controller G0656023

    Martini-C1 ROM DIMM G3385117

    B4615117 Model-K3 Controller B5165750 Russian-C2 ROM DIMM B4535117

    Model-J P1b ROM DIMM G0776120

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/8 Model: General RTB Date: 8-Nov-02 No.: RGene011

    Font Table Euro symbol is printed correctly. This is a symbol font, so no countermeasure is applied.

    Both temporary and permanent solutions work to print out the Euro currency symbol correctly.

    AlbertusMT Helvetica Univers AlbertusMT-Italic Helvetica-Bold Univers-Bold AlbertusMT-Light Helvetica-BoldOblique Univers-BoldExt AntiqueOlive-Bold Helvetica-Condensed Univers-BoldExtObl AntiqueOlive-Compact Helvetica-Condensed-Bold Univers-BoldOblique AntiqueOlive-Italic Helvetica-Condensed-BoldObl Univers-Condensed AntiqueOlive-Roman Helvetica-Condensed-Oblique Univers-CondensedBold Apple-Chancery Helvetica-Narrow Univers-CondensedBoldOblique Arial-BoldItalicMT Helvetica-Narrow-Bold Univers-CondensedOblique Arial-BoldMT Helvetica-Narrow-BoldOblique Univers-Extended Arial-ItalicMT Helvetica-Narrow-Oblique Univers-ExtendedObl ArialMT Helvetica-Oblique Univers-Light AvantGarde-Book HoeflerText-Black Univers-LightOblique AvantGarde-BookOblique HoeflerText-BlackItalic Univers-Oblique AvantGarde-Demi HoeflerText-Italic Wingdings-Regular AvantGarde-DemiOblique HoeflerText-Ornaments ZapfChancery-MediumItalic Bodoni HoeflerText-Regular ZapfDingbats Bodoni-Bold JoannaMT Bodoni-BoldItalic JoannaMT-Bold Bodoni-Italic JoannaMT-BoldItalic Bodoni-Poster JoannaMT-Italic Bodoni-PosterCompressed LetterGothic Bookman-Demi LetterGothic-Bold Bookman-DemiItalic LetterGothic-BoldSlanted Bookman-Light LetterGothic-Slanted Bookman-LightItalic LubalinGraph-Book Carta LubalinGraph-BookOblique Chicago LubalinGraph-Demi Clarendon LubalinGraph-DemiOblique Clarendon-Bold Marigold Clarendon-Light MonaLisa-Recut CooperBlack Monaco CooperBlack-Italic NewCenturySchlbk-Bold Copperplate-ThirtyThreeBC NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic Copperplate-ThirtyTwoBC NewCenturySchlbk-Italic Coronet-Regular NewCenturySchlbk-Roman Courier NewYork Courier-Bold Optima Courier-BoldOblique Optima-Bold Courier-Oblique Optima-BoldItalic Eurostile Optima-Italic Eurostile-Bold Oxford Eurostile-BoldExtendedTwo Palatino-Bold Eurostile-ExtendedTwo Palatino-BoldItalic

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 4/8 Model: General RTB Date: 8-Nov-02 No.: RGene011

    Geneva Palatino-Italic GillSans Palatino-Roman GillSans-Bold StempelGaramond-Bold GillSans-BoldCondensed StempelGaramond-BoldItalic GillSans-BoldItalic StempelGaramond-Italic GillSans-Condensed StempelGaramond-Roman GillSans-ExtraBold Symbol GillSans-Italic Tekton GillSans-Light Times-Bold GillSans-LightItalic Times-BoldItalic Goudy Times-Italic Goudy-Bold Times-Roman Goudy-BoldItalic TimesNewRomanPS-BoldItalicMT Goudy-ExtraBold TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT Goudy-Italic TimesNewRomanPS-ItalicMT TimesNewRomanPSMT

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 5/8 Model: General RTB Date: 8-Nov-02 No.: RGene011

    Workaround Announced on the FAQ Page Question:

    Euro Fonts printing problem Answer:

    If Euro Fonts can't be printed by the PS driver, the following solutions may be effective. Solution

    MacOS 9.x / 8.x Use the AdobePS 8.8 printer driver. Get the printer driver from the Adobe site on the web. http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=44&platform=Macintosh Then select "ALL" for the "Font Inclusion" setting in the "PostScript Settings" window as follows.

    Windows 95 Update Windows95 to "Euro Currency Support for Windows95". You can get it from the following URL. http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFeatured/ W95EuroPatch/Default.asp Then the "Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts" check box is available. Check "Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts". (Before update, the check box doesn't work. )

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 6/8 Model: General RTB Date: 8-Nov-02 No.: RGene011

    Windows95 after update

    Windows 98 / ME / NT4.0 / XP Check "Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts" . Windows 98 / ME (Note: The AdobePS driver version 4.3.1 or later has "Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts" in the "Fonts" tab.)

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    Windows NT4.0

    Windows XP

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    Windows 2000

    Update the printer driver to v5.5.2 or later. You can get it from the printer driver v1.0.6 on the Adobe web site that includes the W2000 driver

    v 5.5.2. http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=44&platform=Windows Then the "Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts" check box is displayed. Check "Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts".

    Windows 2000 after update

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    Subject: Firmware History - Copier Prepared by: H.K.

    From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept.

    Classification: Troubleshooting Mechanical Paper path

    Part information

    Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required

    Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Copier firmware history (BICU, Operation Panel, FAX, FCU).

    US Models EU Models Asia/Taiwan Models Effective Date

    Ver. Program No. C. SUM Program No. C. SUM Program No. C. SUM

    1.04 B0515557L 7C35 B0515558L 37D2 B0515559L 4912 September Production 02

    1.03 B0515557K - B0515558K - B0515559K - Not applied to the production machines

    1.02 B0515557J - B0515558J - B0515559J - Not applied to the production machines

    1.0192 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - Not applied to the production machines

    1.0181 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - August Production 02

    The program contains the following firmware:

    US version

    Ver Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00

    1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    European version

    Ver Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    Asian version

    Ver Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    Ricoh Technical Services

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    BICU(Engine)

    Symptom Corrected Version Toner end and/or toner near end may be detected even when the toner cartridge still contains enough to continue printing.

    1.204:1

    Process control mode timing To reduce the cycle of process control mode (every 200 prints), Mono (Bk) prints are no longer counted for process control. Charge corona cleaning Charge corona cleaning mode-entering timing has been changed from 640 to 700. After 700 development counts (stops in the middle of the job), charge corona cleaning is carried out. SC560 (Zero cross error) If the following abnormal frequency for the power source is detected when the main switch is turned on, SC560 is displayed (upper limits eliminated, as they are unnecessary). Old control for SC560: 50Hz: 45>Detected Hz or 54Detected Hz or 64Detected Hz, 60Hz: 55>Detected Hz SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type): To prevent fusing jams (wrapping around the pressure roller), the layer thickness of the pressure roller has been changed from 1.5 mm to 2.1mm from the first production machines. When the old firmware from 1.192:01 or older version is updated to 1.202.01 or later for the first time, even if the new pressure roller is installed, it is necessary to select new in SP1-905-01 to initialize fusing temperature control. The settings for the August production machines have been input on the production line. When firmware 1.192:01 or older is updated to 1.202.01 or later for the first time , the machine cannot judge which data (old or new) should be used for fusing control. Note : When selecting 0 in SP1-905-1 and then pressing # on the LCD, the new control data is applied to fusing control. 0 : new pressure roller type (2.1mm), 1 : old pressure roller type (1.5mm) SP2-944-4 and 5 :(OPC Lubrication High Coverage) The default settings for SP2-944-4 and 5 have been reviewed and changed to reduce the cycle of OPC lubrication mode. SP2-944-4 : Sheets-1 : [10 to 80/ 30 / 1 sheet/step] SP2-944-5 : Sheets-2 : [10 to 80/ 60 / 1 sheet/step]

    1.202.01

    SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type) To improve transfer, the shape of the paper transfer roller has been changed from the 1st production. Due to this modification, paper transfer currents (SP2-310-001 to SP2-341-032) and paper transfer adjustment (SP2-903-01) have been reviewed. The settings for August production machines have been input on the production line. This SP changes the default and factory settings for SP2-310-001 to SP2-341-032 and SP2-903-01 for both types. It is

    1.192:01

    Ricoh Technical ServicesShould be SP 2-314-32, not 2-341-32

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 4/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    necessary to set the type to 0 and press the # key when firmware version 1.181:01 or older (August production machines) is updated to 1.192:01 or newer for the first time. This is because the machine cannot judge which data (old or new) should be used for paper transfer currents. Check the SP settings after updating the firmware (SP2-310-001 to SP2-341-032, and SP2-903-01). Note: All settings will be initialized to their new defaults (see tables below), therefore any previously input field customized settings must be re-input manually. 0: New paper transfer roller type (Drum type), 1: Old paper transfer roller type (straight type) SP2-321-7 and 9: (Paper transfer bias of edge) The default settings have been changed from 1.0 to 0.8 to improve image quality in low temperature and low humidity conditions. SP7-931-001 to 017 (Engine status display) The engine log can be checked with SP mode for field symptom evaluation, because if the machine stalls, the SMC cannot be printed out. Checking the indication in this SP can be helpful in problem/cause identification. Reducing fan motor rotation period The development fan is stopped and the fusing unit fan turns at half speed for 15 seconds after the last sheet of paper exits the printer. With the previous firmware, the fusing unit fan and development fan were both run for 3 minutes after paper exit. Doctor roller reverse mode timing After 20 prints (at job end) or after 50 prints (stops in the middle of the job), the machine carries out the doctor roller reverse rotation to maintain good printing quality . A4/LT SEF or shorter printing is counted as 1 and a print longer than A4/LT SEF is counted as 2. With the prototype firmware, A4/LT LEF or shorter printing is counted as 1 and longer than A4/LT LEF is counted as 2. This is to reduce the frequency of the doctor roller reverse.

    1.181:01

    Ricoh Technical ServicesShould be SP 2-314-32, not 2-341-32

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 5/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    August production serial numbers

    B051-17: J2526800001 to J2526800023

    B051-27: J2526800024 to J2526800043

    B052-17: J2626800001 to J2626800042

    B052-27: J2626800043 to J2626800061

    Note for Updating the BICU firmware of the August production machines

    When the BICU firmware is updated from the August production machines to 1.204:1 or later for the first time, be sure to update main unit controller firmware to V1.332 or later at the same time. (Refer to the main unit controller firmware history RTB (RTB No.2). Then, change the following SP modes after updating the firmware.

    SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type): Select 0, then press #.

    SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type): Select 0, then press #.

    SP2-944-4 and 5: (OPC Lubrication High Coverage): -4: Change setting from 20 to 30. 5: Change the setting from 40 to 60.

    Operation Panel LCD

    Symptom Corrected Version Thin, Normal in Spanish (US version), French (European version). The words in the Spanish user tools (US version) and French user tools (EU version), which had been corrected in English from first production, have been corrected as follows : The Spanish user tools are standard for the US version, and the French user tools are standard for the EU version as a second language.

    Thin? Normal Normal? Middle Thick/90-105g/m2 These words are located in the following screens : User tool - Maintenance - Plain paper type Clean / Adjust in Spanish, French The indication for the Clean / Adjust key and its instruction in Spanish or French was temporarily displayed in English until the displays for Spanish and French were available. The new firmware contains these French and Spanish displays for user tools : User tool - Maintenance - Clean / Adjust First release for Asia version

    1.19

    Fax application

    Symptom Corrected Version First release 1.17

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 6/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    FCU

    Symptom Corrected Version Job numbers for standby for fax transmission by LAN FAX (P/C FAX) : System Switch 19 No.4 (SP1-101-026 ; page 4-17 in S/M) System Switch 19 No.4 (SP1-101-026 ; page 4-17) added to FAX SP mode. Job numbers for standby for fax transmission by LAN FAX (P/C FAX) are limited as follows : 0 : 64 1 : Depends on memory (400 : standard, 800 : with Fax Function Upgrade Unit) Taiwan area Taiwan Area parameters added.

    03.01.00

    First release 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 7/7 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001

    New defaults for SP2-310 to 314

    SP code Class 1and 2 S P 2-310 2-311 2-312 2-313 2-314

    Class 3 LL1 LL2 NN1 NN2 HH -1 25 27 28 29 30 -2 25 28 30 30 30 -3 25 29 32 31 30 -4 25 28 31 30 28 -5 25 27 30 28 26 -6 26 28 29 30 31 -7 26 29 31 31 31 -8 26 30 33 32 31 -9 26 29 32 31 29 -10 26 28 31 29 27 -11 14 15 15 16 16 -12 15 15 15 15 15 -13 16 15 14 15 15 -14 18 16 14 14 14 -15 20 17 14 14 14 -16 28 28 27 29 30 -17 30 29 28 31 33 -18 28 29 30 33 36 -19 28 29 30 32 34 -20 28 29 30 31 32 -21 29 29 28 30 31 -22 31 30 29 32 34 -23 29 30 31 34 37 -24 29 30 31 33 35 -25 29 30 31 32 33 -26 12 13 14 14 14 -27 16 16 16 15 15 -28 20 19 17 17 16 -29 24 23 23 23 22 -30 28 29 30 29 28 -31 16 17 17 18 18 -32 20 21 21 22 22

    New default for SP2-903

    [0 to 70.0 /1.0 / 0.1A/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/4 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002

    Subject: Firmware History - Main Unit Controller Prepared by: H.K. From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Main Unit Controller firmware history.

    Part No. Program name B0515550 Version C.SUM Production

    M B0515550M.bin V1.332 6CEF November Production 02

    L - V1.33 - November Production 02

    K - V1.29 - Not applied to the production machines

    J - V1.252 - Not applied to the production machines

    H - V1.251 - Not applied to the production machines

    G - V1.22 - August production 02

    August production serial numbers B051-17: J2526800001 to J2526800023 B051-27: J2526800024 to J2526800043 B052-17: J2626800001 to J2626800042 B052-27: J2626800043 to J2626800061 Note for updating main unit controller firmware of August production machines When the main unit controller firmware is updated from the August production machines to 1.332 or later for the first time, be sure to update BICU firmware to V1.204:1 or later at the same time. Refer to the BICU firmware history RTB for the copier firmware service card (RTB No.1).

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    Main Unit Controller

    Symptom Corrected VersionThe Wireless LAN card may not communicate with the printer when the WEP key is ON.

    V1.332

    Firmware correction for CSS function (Domestic version only) Paper may not be fed with a certain application, by-pass feed, and N-job ON after a jam or paper end condition occurs and a jam or paper end condition is cleared. SC819 is indicated after a copy job is finished with Store file then, printingStored file.

    V1.33

    The following corrections have been made. The machine may freeze during printing in the following conditions:

    Combine and page numbering mode. Original jam during printing in combine mode.

    SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type) and Default value SP1-105 0 : new pressure roller type (2.1mm), 1 : old pressure roller type (1.5mm) Refer to the BICU firmware history in the RTB for the service card (BICU: 1.202.01). Default value SP1-105 Some default values have been changed. Refer to the New Default table. SP2-944-4 and 5 :(OPC Lubrication High Coverage) The default settings for SP2-944-4 and 5 have been reviewed and changed to reduce the cycle of OPC lubrication mode. SP2-944-4 : Sheets-1 : [10 to 80/ 30 (old : 20) / 1sheet/step] SP2-944-5 : Sheets-2 : [10 to 80/ 60 (old : 40) / 1sheet/step]

    V1.29

    Default DHCP ON Default Autonet OFF New IC chip on the new wireless LAN option The IC chip on the new wireless LAN option has been changed (old chip discontinued). This version works with both the old IC chip and new IC chip on the wireless LAN option. Also, NIB version 3.54 or later is necessary when the new IC chip on the wireless LAN is installed.

    V1.252

    @ & _ keys in the touch screen As per a field request, the @ and _ keys are now displayed in the first touch screen. Firmware correction for the CSS function (Domestic version only) SP7901 cannot be read through the CSS system. Default and factory settings for SP2-310-001 to SP2-341-032 (paper transfer currents) and SP2-903-01P2-9031: (Paper transfer Adjustment) have been changed. Refer to the BICU firmware history in the RTB for the service card (BICU: 1.192:01). SP2-321-7 and 9: (Paper transfer bias of edge) The default settings have been changed from 1.0 to 0.8 to improve image quality in low temperature and low humidity conditions.

    V1.251

    Ricoh Technical ServicesShould be SP 2-314-32, not 2-341-32

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/4 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002

    SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type) Refer to the BICU firmware history in the RTB for the service card (BICU: 1.192:01). First release V1.22 New defaults (Old defaults are shown in brackets)

    Fusing Temperature 1 Heating: Idling Sets the temperature at which the heating roller starts

    idling. [100 ~ 180 / 145 / 1C/step]

    2 Heating: Ready Sets the temperature at which the heating roller enters the print ready condition. [100 ~ 180 / 155 (165) / 1C/step]

    3 Heating: Standby Sets the heating roller temperature for the ready (standby) condition. After the main switch has been turned on, the machine enters this condition when the heating roller temperature reaches the temperature specified in this SP mode. When the machine is recovering from energy saver or auto off mode, the machine becomes ready when both heat and pressure roller temperatures reach the specified temperature. Pressure roller: SP1-105-16 [100 ~ 180 / 160 (175) / 1C/step ]

    4 Heating: Plain/1 Color Sets the heating roller temperature for thin paper in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 155 (160 )/ 1C/step]

    5 Heating: Plain/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for thin paper in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 160 (170) / 1C/step]

    6 Heating: Middle Thick/1 Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for normal plain paper in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 165 (170) / 1C/step]

    7 Heating: Middle Thick/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for normal plain paper in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 170 (180) / 1C/step]

    8 Heating: Thick/1 Color Sets the heating roller temperature for thick paper in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 165 (170) / 1C/step]

    9 Heating: Thick/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for thick paper in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 170 (175) / 1C/step]

    10 Heating: OHP/1 Color Sets the heating roller temperature for OHP sheets in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 165 (170) / 1C/step]

    11 Heating: OHP/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for the OHP sheets in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 175 (180) / 1C/step]

    105*

    12 Heating: Duplex/1 Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for duplex printing (both sides) in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 150 (155) / 1C/step]

    105* 13 Heating: Duplex/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for duplex printing (both sides) in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 155 (165) / 1C/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 4/4 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002

    14 Pressure: Idling Sets the temperature at which the pressure roller starts idling. [30 ~ 100 / 10 / 1C/step]

    15 Pressure: Ready Sets the temperature at which the pressure roller becomes ready for printing. [60 ~ 150 / 65 (70) / 1C/step]

    16 Pressure: Standby Sets the pressure roller temperature for the ready (standby) condition. After the main switch has been turned on, the machine enters this condition when the pressure roller temperature reaches the temperature specified in this SP mode. When the machine is recovering from energy saver or auto off mode, the machine becomes ready when both heat and pressure roller temperatures reach the specified temperature. Heating roller: SP1-105-3 [60 ~ 150 / 115 (120) / 1C/step]

    27 Heating: OFFSET + Sets the heating roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 15C or lower. [0 ~ 20 / 5 / 1C/step]

    28 Pressure: OFFSET + Sets the pressure roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 15C or lower. [0 ~ 20 / 0 / 1C/step]

    29 Heat: OFFSET Sets the heating roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 30C or higher. [0 ~ 20 / 5 / 1C/step]

    30 Pressure: OFFSET Sets the pressure roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 30C or higher. [0 ~ 20 / 0 / 1C/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/2 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 20-Dec-02 No.: RB051003

    Subject: Image Skew Prepared by: Y.Urushihara From: Technical Services sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other ( )

    SYMPTOM Image skew when feeding from mainframe Trays 1 and 2.

    Cause The operator does not set the side fence flush against the paper stack.

    Field Action 1 Advise customers that the side fence should be set flush against the loaded paper stack, or in cases where the customer gives approval, secure the side fences in place with two screws. Note: The level of skew will increase twofold if there is a 1mm gap between the paper and side fence.

    Field Action 2 As a supplement, the level of skew can be further minimized by increasing the paper buckle with SP1-003. Try adjusting this value several times while checking the level of skew on the printouts, keeping in mind that a higher value tends to cause Z-folds and a lower value tends to cause paper jams.

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/2 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 20-Dec-02 No.: RB051003

    Field Action 3 The following sheets of Mylar have been added to the side fence from the September production. For the field machines, please refer to the procedure below.

    Part number Quantity Description G0702735 2/Tray Guide Plate - Side Fence

    Procedure 1. Clean the attachment surface on the

    Front Side Fence (AF016097) with alcohol.

    2. Attach the Mylar (G0702735) to the Front Side Fence as shown in the illustration.

    The following field machines require the Mylar to be attached: August '02 production serial numbers are as follows.

    B051-17: J2526800001 to J2526800023

    B051-27: J2526800024 to J2526800043

    B052-17: J2626800001 to J2626800042

    B052-27: J2626800043 to J2626800061

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: General RTB Date: 27-Dec-02 No.: RGene012

    Subject: GW Products - Hardware Ethernet Problem Prepared by: T. Itoh From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other ( )

    SYMPTOM When the main switch is turned on, the error message Hardware Ethernet Problem may be displayed under the following condition on the GW-based products. Conditions: Network speed on the hub has been set to 100Mbps fixed with full duplex, and Length of network cable is too long (60 m or more) or the cable quality is not good

    enough

    CAUSE When the main switch is turned on, the machine performs a loop-back test. If the cable length is too long or its quality is not good enough, the damping factor for the data transmission becomes worse, and the machine incorrectly detects an error during this test. This happens only when the network speed is set to 100Mbps fixed with full duplex. The PHY chip used on the controller board causes this.

    SOLUTION - Temporary Solution - Set the network speed on the hub to Auto-sensing, Use a shorter cable or a cable with a lower damping factor, or Disconnect the network cable and power on the printer; then, set the cable after the

    printer comes to the ready condition. - Permanent Solution - The controller firmware will be modified to avoid the incorrect detection of this error message. The schedule of firmware modification is as follows.

    Product Type Product Firmware Modification Cut-in Schedule

    Fax Kaiser 3 Model-K P1 Model-K P2 Model-J P1b Model-J CF

    at next modification

    Model-U P1e 03 January production run

    Printer

    Model-A P3 03 March production run Model-R C2 Model-A C2 Model-M C1

    at next modification run MFP

    Model-U C1 03 February production run

    NOTE: Firmware will be posted in the usual manner when it is released.

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been added. Subject: Firmware History - Copier Prepared by: H.K. From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Copier firmware history (BICU, Operation Panel, FAX, FCU).

    US Models EU Models Asia/Taiwan Models Effective Date Ver.

    Program No. C. SUM Program No. C. SUM Program No. C. SUM

    1.06 B0515557P BE7A B0515558P 7A02 B0515559Q 323A January production 03

    1.05 B0515557N - B0515558N - B0515559P - December production 02

    1.04 B0515557L 7C35 B0515558L 37D2 B0515559L 4912 September Production 02

    1.03 B0515557K - B0515558K - B0515559K - Not applied to the production machines

    1.02 B0515557J - B0515558J - B0515559J - Not applied to the production machines

    1.0192 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - Not applied to the production machines

    1.0181 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - August Production 02

    The program contains the following firmware: US version

    Version

    Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.06 B0515554N 1.213:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00

    1.05 B0515554M 1.212:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00 1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    European version

    Version

    Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.06 B0515554N 1.213:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.05 B0515554M 1.212:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00 1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    Asian version

    Version

    Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.06 B0515554N 1.213:01 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.05 B0515554M 1.212:01 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00 1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515531A 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    BICU(Engine)

    Symptom Corrected VersionThe paper feed/transport timing for the duplex interleaf function (one sheet in duplex unit, one fed from tray) has been improved to ensure better paper transport.

    1.213:01

    SC546 & SC556 Detection conditions for SC546/556 have been changed so that they are triggered by a 50C/sec jump or drop in thermistor temperature data (old: 20C/sec). This is because these SCs were being reported from the field in Japan in environments below 5C (installation requirements: 10C minimum), i.e. unnecessary SC occurrences. Note: When the actual fusing temperature is below 5C, the temperature curve for thermistor data is unstable and nonlinear, triggering the SCs more easily.

    1.212:01

    Toner end and/or toner near end may be detected even when the toner cartridge still contains enough to continue printing.

    1.204:1

    Process control mode timing To reduce the cycle of process control mode (every 200 printings), Mono (Bk) prints are no longer counted for process control. Charge corona cleaning Charge corona cleaning mode-entering timing has been changed from 640 to 700. After 700 development counts (stops in the middle of the job), charge corona cleaning is carried out. SC560 (Zero cross error) If the following abnormal Hertz for the power source is detected when the main switch is turned on, SC560 is displayed (upper limits eliminated, as they are unnecessary). Old control for SC560: 50Hz: 45>Detected Hz or 54Detected Hz or 64Detected Hz, 60Hz: 55>Detected Hz SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type): To prevent fusing jams (wrapping around the pressure roller) the layer thickness of the pressure roller has been changed from 1.5 mm to 2.1mmfrom the first production machines. When the old firmware from 1.192:01 or older version is updated to 1.202.01 or later for the first time, even if the new pressure roller is installed, it is necessary to select new in SP1-905-01 to initialize fusing temperature control. The settings for the August production machines have been input on the production line. When firmware 1.192:01 or older is updated to 1.202.01 or later for the first time, the machine cannot judge which data (old or new) should be used for fusing controll. Note : When selecting 0 in SP1-905-1 and then pressing # on the LCD, the new control data is applied to fusing control. 0 : new pressure roller type (2.1mm), 1 : old pressure roller type (1.5mm)

    1.202.01

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 4/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    SP2-944-4 and 5 :(OPC Lubrication High Coverage) The default settings for SP2-944-4 and 5 have been reviewed and changed to reduce the cycle of OPC lubrication mode. SP2-944-4 : Sheets-1 : [10 to 80/ 30 / 1sheet/step] SP2-944-5 : Sheets-2 : [10 to 80/ 60 / 1sheet/step] SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type) To improve the transferability, the shape of the paper transfer roller has been changed from the 1st production. Due to this modification, paper transfer currents (SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032) and paper transfer adjustment (SP2-903-01) have been reviewed. The settings for August production machines have been input on the production line. This SP changes the default and factory settings for SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032 and SP2-903-01 for both types. It is necessary to set the type to 0 and press # key when firmware version 1.181:01 or older (August production machines) is updated to 1.192:01 or newer for the first time. This is because the machine cannot judge which data (old or new) should be used for paper transfer currents. Check the SP settings after updating the firmware (SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032, and SP2-903-01). Note: All settings will be initialized to their new defaults (see tables below), therefore any previously input field customized settings must be re-input manually. 0: New paper transfer roller type (Drum type), 1: Old paper transfer roller type (straight type) SP2-321-7 and 9: (Paper transfer bias of edge) The default settings have been changed from 1.0 to 0.8 to improve image quality in low temperature and low humidity conditions. SP7-931-001 to 017 (Engine status display) Engine log can be checked by SP mode for field symptom evaluation, as if the machine stalls, the SMC cannot be printed out. Checking the indication in this SP can be helpful in problem/cause identification. Reducing fan motor rotation period The development fan is stopped and the fusing unit fan is rotated at half speed for 15 seconds after the last sheet of paper exits the printer. With the previous firmware, the fusing unit fan and development fan were both run for 3 minutes after paper exit.

    1.192:01

    Doctor roller reverse mode timing After 20 prints, at job end or after 50 prints (stops in the middle of the job), the machine carries out the doctor roller reverse rotation to maintain good printing quality. A4/LT SEF or shorter printing is counted as 1 and the printing longer than A4/LT SEF is counted as 2. With the prototype firmware, A4/LT LEF or shorter printing is counted as 1 and longer than A4/LT LEF is counted as 2. This is to reduce the frequency of the doctor roller reverse mode.

    1.181:01

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 5/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    August production serial numbers B051-17: J2526800001 to J2526800023 B051-27: J2526800024 to J2526800043 B052-17: J2626800001 to J2626800042 B052-27: J2626800043 to J2626800061 Note for Updating the BICU firmware of the August production machines When the BICU firmware is updated from the August production machines to 1.204:1 or later for the first time, be sure to update main unit controller firmware to V1.332 or later at the same time. (Refer to the main unit controller firmware history RTB (RTB No.2).Then, change the following SP modes after updating the firmware. SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type): Select 0, then press #. SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type): Select 0, then press #. SP2-944-4 and 5: (OPC Lubrication High Coverage): -4: Change setting from 20 to 30. 5: Change the setting from 40 to 60.

    Operation Panel LCD

    Symptom Corrected Version Thin, Normal in Spanish (US version), French (European version). The words in the Spanish user tools (US version) and French user tools (EU version), which had been corrected in English from first production, have been corrected as follows : The Spanish user tools is standard for the US version, and the French user tools is standard for the EU version as a second language. ThinNormal NormalMiddle Thick/90-105g/m2 These words are located in the following screens : User tool - Maintenance - Plain paper type Clean / Adjust in Spanish, French The indication for the Clean / Adjust key and its instruction in Spanish or French was temporarily displayed in English until the displays for Spanish and French were available. The new firmware contains these French and Spanish displays for user tools : User tool - Maintenance - Clean / Adjust First release for Asia version

    1.19

    FAX application

    Symptom Corrected VersionFirst release 1.17

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 6/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    FCU

    Symptom Corrected VersionJob numbers for standby for FAX transmission by LAN FAX (P/C FAX) : System Switch 19 No.4 (SP1-101-026 ; page 4-17 in S/M) System Switch 19 No.4 (SP1-101-026 ; page 4-17) added to FAX SP mode. Job numbers for standby for FAX transmission by LAN FAX (P/C FAX) are limited as follows : 0 : 64 1 : Depends on memory (400 : standard, 800 : with Fax Function Upgade Unit) Taiwan area Taiwan Area parameters added.

    03.01.00

    First release 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 7/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    New defaults for SP2- 310 to 314

    SP code Class1and 2 2-310 2-311 2-312 2-313 2-314

    Class 3 LL1 LL2 NN1 NN2 HH

    -1 25 27 28 29 30

    -2 25 28 30 30 30

    -3 25 29 32 31 30

    -4 25 28 31 30 28

    -5 25 27 30 28 26

    -6 26 28 29 30 31

    -7 26 29 31 31 31

    -8 26 30 33 32 31

    -9 26 29 32 31 29

    -10 26 28 31 29 27

    -11 14 15 15 16 16

    -12 15 15 15 15 15

    -13 16 15 14 15 15

    -14 18 16 14 14 14

    -15 20 17 14 14 14

    -16 28 28 27 29 30

    -17 30 29 28 31 33

    -18 28 29 30 33 36

    -19 28 29 30 32 34

    -20 28 29 30 31 32

    -21 29 29 28 30 31

    -22 31 30 29 32 34

    -23 29 30 31 34 37

    -24 29 30 31 33 35

    -25 29 30 31 32 33

    -26 12 13 14 14 14

    -27 16 16 16 15 15

    -28 20 19 17 17 16

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 8/8 Reissued: 31-Jan-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001a

    -29 24 23 23 23 22

    -30 28 29 30 29 28

    -31 16 17 17 18 18

    -32 20 21 21 22 22

    New defaults for SP2- 903

    [0 to 70.0 /1.0/ 0.1A/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 24-Jan-03 No.: RB051004

    Subject: Service Manual correction Prepared by: Y.Urushihara

    From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept.

    Classification: Troubleshooting Mechanical Paper path

    Part information

    Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required

    Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other ( )

    Please apply the following corrections to your Service Manuals. 1. Step description: pp. 3-43, 3-46, 3-47, 3-48 (twice), 3-49 (twice), 3-50 (twice), 3 -51, 3 -52. Incorrect: Open the controller box (3.92). Correct: Open the controller box (3.10.1 ). 2. Illustration: Page 3.24 The orientation of both bearings in the illustration below should be reversed. Note: This is an illustration correction only. The procedure itself is unchanged.

    3.7.2 TRANSFER ROLLER 1. Brace [A] (Screwx1) 2. Guide [B]

    Note: To remove the screws, turn the roller unit on its pivot.

    3. Transfer roller [C] (E-ringx2, Bushing x2, Bearingx2)

    [B]

    [C]

    [A]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/3 Reissued: 12-Feb-03 Model: General RTB Date: 4-Feb-03 No.: RGene013a

    RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been corrected or added. Subject: Service remarks at installation Prepared by: T. Itoh From: Technical Service Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Specification change)

    Please note the following change in counter specification. Although a production line modification will not be applied to some products, the action described in 4. Important Notes for Installation below must be taken for all products at installation.

    Overview: Electronic counters will now be set to 0 when released from the factory, instead of being set to a negative value.

    Background: Previously, counters were set to a negative value when shipped from the factory, and later set to 0 at installation, following installation test copies/prints. However this may cause confusion among some customers as to why the counter value at the commencement of the contract is 0, even though some installation test copies have already been made.

    Details:

    1. Specification Change Specification Current The initial value of the electrical counter is negative when products

    are shipped from the factory.

    Note: After making test samples at installation, the negative counter value can be set to 0 with SP mode.

    New The initial value of the electrical counter is 0 when products are shipped from the factory.

    Note: After making test samples at installation, the (positive) counter value cannot be set back to 0 with SP mode.

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/3 Reissued: 12-Feb-03 Model: General RTB Date: 4-Feb-03 No.: RGene013a

    2. Firmware Modification Due to the counter modification, SP5-849 has also been changed as follows for products that have this SP mode (listed below).

    SP mode name: Specification: Current Counter Clear

    Day When the electrical counter is changed from a

    negative value to 0, the machine recognizes this as the counter clear day and stores this date in the NVRAM.

    New Installation Date When the electrical counter reaches a value of 20, the machine recognizes this as the installation date and stores this date in the NVRAM.

    NOTE: The following products have SP5-849. The new firmware for these products has

    not yet been released. However, the release notes for each will clearly mention the new firmware version. New products: Bellini-C2, Adonis C3 Current products: Martini C1, Model-U C1

    3. Schedule for the Counter Modification The following is the current schedule for when the counter modification will be applied. Please note that there are some models to which the change will not be applied (marked as ---), due to production schedules, production lot quantities, and sales figures. NOTE: The actual cut-in months that have been confirmed appear in the Cut-in

    production month column below. This RTB will be reissued when these dates have been confirmed for the remaining products.

    (1) New products Product Name Product

    Code Target cut-in

    production month Cut-in production month

    Bellini C2 B070 2003.03 Adonis C3 B079/82 2003.03 First mass production lot Model J-P2 G080 2003.03 Model J-P2 CF G367 2003.03 Model AR- P1 G081/92 2003.03 Model K-C1a B120 2003.03

    (2) Current products

    Product Name Product Code

    Target cut-in production month

    Cut-in production month

    Digital B&W Copiers Bellini C1 A294 --- --- Martini C1 B064/65 2003.03 Model M-C2b B098 2003.03 Adonis C2 B003/04/06/07 --- ---

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/3 Reissued: 12-Feb-03 Model: General RTB Date: 4-Feb-03 No.: RGene013a

    Product Name Product Code

    Target cut-in production month

    Cut-in production month

    Russian C2 B022/27/31 2003.03 February 02 production Model K-C1 B039/40/43 2003.03 Stella C1 B044/45/46/49 2003.03 Digital WF Copiers Dolphin B010 2003.03 Any Analog Copiers All products - --- --- Color Copiers Model I2 B018 --- --- Model L2 B017 --- --- Model C2 B023 2003.02 February 02 production Model U-C1 B051/52 2003.03 Color Printers Model J-P1 G060 --- --- Model J-P1 CF G570 --- --- Model U-P1 G071 2003.03 Pomelo P3 G063 2003.03

    NOTE: The counter change will be applied as a running change to production units only.

    For machines already shipped out or in the field, please be sure to take the action described below in Section 4.

    4. Important Notes for Machine Installation All Products Please be sure to perform the following at machine installation: 1. If the product is from before the counter modification, i.e. the counter is at a negative

    value, be sure to set the counter to 0 first, then make the installation test samples. Digital products Set the electrical counter to 0 with SP mode. Analog products Set the mechanical counter to 0 with a reset key (tool).

    2. If the product is modified, i.e. the counter is already at 0 (or above 0 following pre-

    installation at a service depot), simply make the installation test samples. 3. After completing the installation, make sure to record the counter value. This is very

    important, as this value will be used for billing with Meter Click contracts. Also, inform the customer of the value along with the reason why the counter does not start from 0.

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been added or changed. Subject: Firmware History - Copier Prepared by: H.K. From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Copier firmware history (BICU, Operation Panel, FAX, FCU).

    US Models EU Models Asia/Taiwan Models Effective Date Ver.

    Program No. C. SUM Program No. C. SUM Program No. C. SUM

    1.08 B0515557S 7D3D B0515558S ED70 B0515559T A3B4 March production 03

    1.07 B0515557R A38A B0515558R 13C8 B0515559S CCE8 February production 03

    1.06 B0515557P BE7A B0515558P 7A02 B0515559Q 323A January production 03

    1.05 B0515557N - B0515558N - B0515559P - December production 02

    1.04 B0515557L 7C35 B0515558L 37D2 B0515559L 4912 September Production 02

    1.03 B0515557K - B0515558K - B0515559K - Not applied to the production machines

    1.02 B0515557J - B0515558J - B0515559J - Not applied to the production machines

    1.0192 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - UraC1CardV1192.bin

    - Not applied to the production machines

    1.0181 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - UraC1CardV1181.bin

    - August Production 02

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    The program contains the following firmware: US version

    Version

    Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.08 B0515554Q 1.242:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551E 2.00 B5025771E 04.00.01

    1.07 B0515554P 1.233:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551E 2.00 B5025771E 04.00.01

    1.06 B0515554N 1.213:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00

    1.05 B0515554M 1.212:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771D 03.01.00 1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515536C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025771C 02.01.00

    European version

    Version

    Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.08 B0515554Q 1.242:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551E 2.00 B5025772E 04.00.01

    1.07 B0515554P 1.233:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551E 2.00 B5025772E 04.00.01

    1.06 B0515554N 1.213:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.05 B0515554M 1.212:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00 1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515537C 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    Asian version

    Version

    Firmware / Versions

    BICU(Engine) Operation Panel LCD FAX application FCU

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    Firmware No.

    version Firmware No.

    version

    1.08 B0515554Q 1.242:01 B0515531A 1.20 B0515551E 2.00 B5025772E 04.00.01

    1.07 B0515554P 1.233:01 B0515531A 1.20 B0515551E 2.00 B5025772E 04.00.01

    1.06 B0515554N 1.213:01 B0515531A 1.20 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.05 B0515554M 1.212:01 B0515531A 1.20 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00

    1.04 B0515554L 1.204:1 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772D 03.01.00 1.03 B0515554K 1.204:1 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.02 B0515554J 1.202.01 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.019 UraC1CardV1192.bin

    1.192:01 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

    1.018 UraC1CardV1181.bin

    1.181:01 B0515531 1.19 B0515551D 1.17 B5025772C 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 4/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    BICU(Engine)

    Symptom Corrected Version In color mode (2C or more) with LT LEF and duplex, SC280 is mis-detected if 5 or more originals are scanned during machine warm-up. The machine may freeze up when returning to stand-by mode from panel-off or low power mode under the following: LEF job !!!! SEF job !!!! Enters panel-off/low-power within 3 minutes !!!! Next job initiated, enters stand-by mode. SC670 is sometimes misdetected when the SMC report is printed.

    1.242.01

    The detection conditions for SC412 (2nd transfer disconnection) have been changed from 60ms to 240ms to prevent misdetections that can sometimes occur in low-temperature conditions. This is because this SC was being reported from the field in Japan in environments below 5C (installation requirements: 10C minimum), i.e. unnecessary SC occurrences. Note: When the temperature is below 5C, the high voltage supply board does not supply the target transfer roller current due to the high resistances of the image transfer belt and paper transfer roller, triggering the SC more easily. SP2-801-03 (Additional Value of the charge corona cleaning interval) has been newly added. The cleaning interval for the additional charge corona unit has been adjusted as shown. [0 ~ 5000 / 100 / 100 counts/step] With this new SP, it is possible to adjust the interval for charge corona cleaning in the middle of a job: Old:

    The charge corona cleaning is carried out after 600 development counts (SP2-801-1), at job end or after 700 development counts (no adjustment) in the middle of the job.

    After The charge corona cleaning is carried out after 600 development counts (SP2-801-1), at job end or after 700 development counts (= the sum of the settings in SP2-801-1 and -3) in the middle of the job.

    SC571 Software changed so that oil end detection is not counted for supplying oil from the oil tank to the oil reservoir in the oil supply unit while the fusing unit is not working (i.e. SCs and jams). This is to avoid oil overflow conditions that can be caused by winter humidity (humidification).

    1.233:01

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 5/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    Symptom Corrected Version Text mode in mono color mode Text Mode in mono color mode also uses the separation filter, which may sometimes cause separation errors. The separation filter has been reviewed. The machine may freeze when a paper jam occurs or when the main switch is turned on (found in laboratory tests). SC120 was displayed instead of SC122 when the scanner home position was initialized. The paper feed/transport timing for the duplex interleaf function (one sheet in duplex unit, one fed from tray) has been improved to ensure better paper transport.

    1.213:01

    SC546 & SC556 Detection conditions for SC546/556 have been changed so that they are triggered by a 50C/sec jump or drop in thermistor temperature data (old: 20C/sec). This is because these SCs were being reported from the field in Japan in environments below 5C (installation requirements: 10C minimum), i.e. unnecessary SC occurrences. Note: When the actual fusing temperature is below 5C, the temperature curve for thermistor data is unstable and nonlinear, triggering the SCs more easily.

    1.212:01

    Toner end and/or toner near end may be detected even when the toner cartridge still contains enough to continue printing.

    1.204:1

    Process control mode timing To reduce the cycle of process control mode (every 200 printings), Mono (Bk) prints are no longer counted for process control. Charge corona cleaning Charge corona cleaning mode-entering timing has been changed from 640 to 700. After 700 development counts (stops in the middle of the job), charge corona cleaning is carried out. SC560 (Zero cross error) If the following abnormal Hertz for the power source is detected when the main switch is turned on, SC560 is displayed (upper limits eliminated, as they are unnecessary). Old control for SC560: 50Hz: 45>Detected Hz or 54Detected Hz or 64Detected Hz, 60Hz: 55>Detected Hz SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type): To prevent fusing jams (wrapping around the pressure roller) the layer thickness of the pressure roller has been changed from 1.5 mm to 2.1mm from the first production machines. When the old firmware from 1.192:01 or older version is updated to 1.202.01 or later for the first time, even if the new pressure roller is installed, it is necessary to select new in

    1.202.01

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 6/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    Symptom Corrected Version SP1-905-01 to initialize fusing temperature control. The settings for the August production machines have been input on the production line. When firmware 1.192:01 or older is updated to 1.202.01 or later for the first time, the machine cannot judge which data (old or new) should be used for fusing controll. Note : When selecting 0 in SP1-905-1 and then pressing # on the LCD, the new control data is applied to fusing control. 0 : new pressure roller type (2.1mm), 1 : old pressure roller type (1.5mm) SP2-944-4 and 5 :(OPC Lubrication High Coverage) The default settings for SP2-944-4 and 5 have been reviewed and changed to reduce the cycle of OPC lubrication mode. SP2-944-4 : Sheets-1 : [10 to 80/ 30 / 1sheet/step] SP2-944-5 : Sheets-2 : [10 to 80/ 60 / 1sheet/step] SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type) To improve the transferability, the shape of the paper transfer roller has been changed from the 1st production. Due to this modification, paper transfer currents (SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032) and paper transfer adjustment (SP2-903-01) have been reviewed. The settings for August production machines have been input on the production line. This SP changes the default and factory settings for SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032 and SP2-903-01 for both types. It is necessary to set the type to 0 and press # key when firmware version 1.181:01 or older (August production machines) is updated to 1.192:01 or newer for the first time. This is because the machine cannot judge which data (old or new) should be used for paper transfer currents. Check the SP settings after updating the firmware (SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032, and SP2-903-01). Note: All settings will be initialized to their new defaults (see tables below), therefore any previously input field customized settings must be re-input manually. 0: New paper transfer roller type (Drum type), 1: Old paper transfer roller type (straight type) SP2-321-7 and 9: (Paper transfer bias of edge) The default settings have been changed from 1.0 to 0.8 to improve image quality in low temperature and low humidity conditions. SP7-931-001 to 017 (Engine status display) Engine log can be checked by SP mode for field symptom evaluation, as if the machine stalls, the SMC cannot be printed out. Checking the indication in this SP can be helpful in problem/cause identification. Reducing fan motor rotation period The development fan is stopped and the fusing unit fan is rotated at half speed for 15 seconds after the last sheet of paper exits the printer. With the previous firmware, the fusing unit fan and development fan were both run for 3 minutes after paper exit.

    1.192:01

    1.181:01

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 7/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    Symptom Corrected Version Doctor roller reverse mode timing After 20 prints, at job end or after 50 prints (stops in the middle of the job), the machine carries out the doctor roller reverse rotation to maintain good printing quality. A4/LT SEF or shorter printing is counted as 1 and the printing longer than A4/LT SEF is counted as 2. With the prototype firmware, A4/LT LEF or shorter printing is counted as 1 and longer than A4/LT LEF is counted as 2. This is to reduce the frequency of the doctor roller reverse mode.

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 8/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    August production serial numbers B051-17: J2526800001 to J2526800023

    B051-27: J2526800024 to J2526800043 B052-17: J2626800001 to J2626800042 B052-27: J2626800043 to J2626800061 Note for Updating the BICU firmware of the August production machines When the BICU firmware is updated from the August production machines to 1.204:1 or later for the first time, be sure to update main unit controller firmware to V1.332 or later at the same time. (Refer to the main unit controller firmware history RTB (RTB No.2).Then, change the following SP modes after updating the firmware.

    SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type): Select 0, then press #. SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type): Select 0, then press #. SP2-944-4 and 5: (OPC Lubrication High Coverage): -4: Change setting from 20 to 30. 5: Change the setting from 40 to 60.

    Operation Panel LCD

    Symptom Corrected Version Taiwanese words/phrases and fonts added. Note: For Asia and Taiwan models only.

    1.20

    Thin, Normal in Spanish (US version), French (European version). The words in the Spanish user tools (US version) and French user tools (EU version), which had been corrected in English from first production, have been corrected as follows : The Spanish user tools is standard for the US version, and the French user tools is standard for the EU version as a second language. ThinNormal NormalMiddle Thick/90-105g/m2 These words are located in the following screens : User tool - Maintenance - Plain paper type Clean / Adjust in Spanish, French The indication for the Clean / Adjust key and its instruction in Spanish or French was temporarily displayed in English until the displays for Spanish and French were available. The new firmware contains these French and Spanish displays for user tools : User tool - Maintenance - Clean / Adjust First release for Asia version

    1.19

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 9/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    FAX application

    Symptom Corrected Version Supports the MLB function. 2.00 First release 1.17 FCU

    Symptom Corrected Version Supports the MLB function. Main power off/on during original scanning If the main power is turned off while the machine is scanning the original, the memory capacity remains decreased when the power is turned back on.

    04.00.01

    Job numbers for standby for FAX transmission by LAN FAX (P/C FAX) : System Switch 19 No.4 (SP1-101-026 ; page 4-17 in S/M) System Switch 19 No.4 (SP1-101-026 ; page 4-17) added to FAX SP mode. Job numbers for standby for FAX transmission by LAN FAX (P/C FAX) are limited as follows : 0 : 64 1 : Depends on memory (400 : standard, 800 : with Fax Function Upgade Unit) Taiwan area Taiwan Area parameters added.

    03.01.00

    First release 02.01.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 10/10 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051001b

    New defaults for SP2- 310 to 314

    SP code Class1and 2 2-310 2-311 2-312 2-313 2-314

    Class 3 LL1 LL2 NN1 NN2 HH

    -1 25 27 28 29 30

    -2 25 28 30 30 30

    -3 25 29 32 31 30

    -4 25 28 31 30 28

    -5 25 27 30 28 26

    -6 26 28 29 30 31

    -7 26 29 31 31 31

    -8 26 30 33 32 31

    -9 26 29 32 31 29

    -10 26 28 31 29 27

    -11 14 15 15 16 16

    -12 15 15 15 15 15

    -13 16 15 14 15 15

    -14 18 16 14 14 14

    -15 20 17 14 14 14

    -16 28 28 27 29 30

    -17 30 29 28 31 33

    -18 28 29 30 33 36

    -19 28 29 30 32 34

    -20 28 29 30 31 32

    -21 29 29 28 30 31

    -22 31 30 29 32 34

    -23 29 30 31 34 37

    -24 29 30 31 33 35

    -25 29 30 31 32 33

    -26 12 13 14 14 14

    -27 16 16 16 15 15

    -28 20 19 17 17 16

    -29 24 23 23 23 22

    -30 28 29 30 29 28

    -31 16 17 17 18 18

    -32 20 21 21 22 22

    New defaults for SP2- 903

    [0 to 70.0 /1.0/ 0.1A/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/4 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002a

    RTB Reissue The items in bold italics have been added or changed.

    Subject: Firmware History - Main Unit Controller Prepared by: H.K. From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Main Unit Controller firmware history.

    Part No. Program name B0515550 Version C.SUM Production

    Q B0515550Q.bin V2.01.2 0F04 March Production 03 P B0515550N.bin V2.00.1 E2B8E2B8E2B8E2B8 February Production

    03 N B0515550N.bin V1.39 - December Production

    02 M B0515550M.bin V1.332 6CEF November Production

    02 L - V1.33 - November Production

    02 K - V1.29 - Not applied to the

    production machines J - V1.252 - Not applied to the

    production machines H - V1.251 - Not applied to the

    production machines G - V1.22 - August production 02

    August production serial numbers B051-17: J2526800001 to J2526800023 B051-27: J2526800024 to J2526800043

    B052-17: J2626800001 to J2626800042 B052-27: J2626800043 to J2626800061 Note for updating main unit controller firmware of August production machines When the main unit controller firmware is updated from the August production machines to 1.332 or later for the first time, be sure to update BICU firmware to V1.204:1 or later at the same time. Refer to the BICU firmware history RTB for the copier firmware service card (RTB No.1).

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/4 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002a

    Main Unit Controller

    Symptom Corrected Version Specificaiton change : The counter specifications have been changed, as described in RTB # RGene013. MLB minor bug correction.

    V2.01.2

    Supports the MLB function SP mode newly added: SP2-801-03 (Additional Value of the charge corona cleaning interval). Refer to RTB #RB051001b for the copier firmware history.

    V2.00.1

    Minor bug correction. V1.39 Wireless LAN card may not communicate with the printer when the WEP key is ON.

    V1.332

    Firmware correction for CSS function (Domestic version only) Paper may not be fed with a certain application, by-pass feed, and N-job ON after a jam or paper end condition occurs and a jam or paper end condition is cleared. SC819 is indicated after a copy job is finished with Store file then, printing Stored file.

    V1.33

    The following corrections have been made. Machine may freeze during printing in the following conditions: Combine and page numbering mode. Original jam during printing in combine mode. SP1-905-01 (pressure roller type) and Default value SP1-105 0 : new pressure roller type (2.1mm), 1 : old pressure roller type (1.5mm) Refer to the BICU firmware history in the RTB for the service card (BICU: 1.202.01). Default value SP1-105 Some default values have been changed. Refer to the New Default table. SP2-944-4 and 5 :(OPC Lubrication High Coverage) The default settings for SP2-944-4 and 5 have been reviewed and changed to reduce the cycle of OPC lubrication mode. SP2-944-4 : Sheets-1 : [10 to 80/ 30 (old : 20) / 1sheet/step] SP2-944-5 : Sheets-2 : [10 to 80/ 60 (old : 40) / 1sheet/step]

    V1.29

    Default DHCP ON Default Autonet OFF New IC chip on the new wireless LAN option The IC chip on the new wireless LAN option has been changed (old chip discontinued). This version works with both the old IC chip and new IC chip on the wireless LAN option. Also NIB version 3.54 or later is necessary when the new IC chip on the wireless LAN is installed.

    V1.252

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/4 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002a

    Symptom Corrected Version

    @ & _ keys in the touch screen As per a field request, the @ and _ keys are now displayed in the first touch screen. Firmware correction for CSS function (Domestic version only) SP7901 cannot be read through CSS system. Default and factory settings for SP2-310-001 to SP2-314-032 (paper transfer currents) and SP2-903-01 (Paper transfer Adjustment) have been changed. Refer to the BICU firmware history in the RTB for the service card (BICU: 1.192:01). SP2-321-7 and 9: (Paper transfer bias of edge) The default settings have been changed from 1.0 to 0.8 to improve image quality in low temperature and low humidity conditions. SP2-905-01: (Paper transfer roller type) Refer to the BICU firmware history in the RTB for the service card (BICU: 1.192:01).

    V1.251

    First release V1.22 New defaults (Old default)

    Fusing Temperature 1 Heating: Idling Sets the temperature at which the heating roller starts

    idling. [100 ~ 180 / 145 / 1C/step]

    2 Heating: Ready Sets the temperature at which the heating roller enters the print ready condition. [100 ~ 180 / 155 (165) / 1C/step]

    3 Heating: Standby Sets the heating roller temperature for the ready (standby) condition. After the main switch has been turned on, the machine enters this condition when the heating roller temperature reaches the temperature specified in this SP mode. When the machine is recovering from energy saver or auto off mode, the machine becomes ready when both heat and pressure roller temperatures reach the specified temperature. Pressure roller: SP1-105-16 [100 ~ 180 / 160 (175) / 1C/step ]

    4 Heating: Plain/1 Color Sets the heating roller temperature for thin paper in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 155 (160 )/ 1C/step]

    5 Heating: Plain/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for thin paper in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 160 (170) / 1C/step]

    6 Heating: Middle Thick/1 Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for normal plain paper in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 165 (170) / 1C/step]

    105*

    7 Heating: Middle Thick/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for normal plain paper in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 170 (180) / 1C/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 4/4 Reissued: 25-Feb-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 2-Dec-02 No.: RB051002a

    Fusing Temperature

    8 Heating: Thick/1 Color Sets the heating roller temperature for thick paper in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 165 (170) / 1C/step]

    9 Heating: Thick/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for thick paper in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 170 (175) / 1C/step]

    10 Heating: OHP/1 Color Sets the heating roller temperature for OHP sheets in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 165 (170) / 1C/step]

    11 Heating: OHP/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for the OHP sheets in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 175 (180) / 1C/step]

    105*

    12 Heating: Duplex/1 Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for duplex printing (both sides) in single-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 150 (155) / 1C/step]

    13 Heating: Duplex/Full Color

    Sets the heating roller temperature for duplex printing (both sides) in full-color mode. [120 ~ 190 / 155 (165) / 1C/step]

    14 Pressure: Idling Sets the temperature at which the pressure roller starts idling. [30 ~ 100 / 10 / 1C/step]

    15 Pressure: Ready Sets the temperature at which the pressure roller becomes ready for printing. [60 ~ 150 / 65 (70) / 1C/step]

    16 Pressure: Standby Sets the pressure roller temperature for the ready (standby) condition. After the main switch has been turned on, the machine enters this condition when the pressure roller temperature reaches the temperature specified in this SP mode. When the machine is recovering from energy saver or auto off mode, the machine becomes ready when both heat and pressure roller temperatures reach the specified temperature. Heating roller: SP1-105-3 [60 ~ 150 / 115 (120) / 1C/step]

    27 Heating: OFFSET + Sets the heating roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 15C or lower. [0 ~ 20 / 5 / 1C/step]

    28 Pressure: OFFSET + Sets the pressure roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 15C or lower. [0 ~ 20 / 0 / 1C/step]

    29 Heat: OFFSET Sets the heating roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 30C or higher. [0 ~ 20 / 5 / 1C/step]

    105*

    30 Pressure: OFFSET Sets the pressure roller temperature correction for when room temperature is 30C or higher. [0 ~ 20 / 0 / 1C/step]

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/3 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 25-Feb-03 No.: RB051005

    Subject: Firmware History - Printer Prepared by: S. Tomoe From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Printer firmware history (Printer, NCS, NFA, and Delivery). Printer Service Card

    Version Program No. C. SUM Effective Date 1.00 B4635570 CE7B August Production 02 1.01 B4635570A 079D 1.02 B4635570B 0784

    Not apply to the production machine

    1.03 B4635570C 393F October Production 02 1.04 B4635570D 22B9 January Production 03 2.00 B4635570E 59C1 February Production 03

    Contents for all models:

    Printer NCS (NIB) NFA Delivery Ver.

    Program No. Ver. Program No. Ver Program No. Ver Program No Ver

    1.00 B4635550B 1.09 B0535552B 3.53 B0535553B 1.26 B0535554B 1.01

    1.01 B4635550B 1.09 B0535552C 3.54 B0535553C 1.27 B0535554C 1.05

    1.02 B4635550D 1.29 B0535552D 3.55 B0535553C 1.27 B0535554D 1.13

    1.03 B4635550E 1.33 B0535552D 3.55 B0535553C 1.27 B0535554E 1.15

    1.04 B4635550F 1.33.3 B0535552D 3.55 B0535553C 1.27 B0535554E 1.15

    2.00 B4635550G 2.00 B0535552E 3.70 B0535553D 1.66 B0535554F 2.00

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/3 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 25-Feb-03 No.: RB051005

    Printer:

    Symptom Corrected Version Duplex face settings (front/rear) not applied correctly when specified with PCL commands. (GFPR #RC02120014) Binding position not applied correctly when specified with PCL commands (GFPR#: RC03020001) CAD print files: - Modified so that the "null" character is ignored when it is included in HP/GL2 data to increase speed (GFPR# RE02050016). - The status flag for the bold selection command is refreshed when it is selected for HP/GL2 data (GFPR# RE02050016). The following image problem may occur in Black Overprint mode. 1. The image is blank around Bk figures 2. Gradation images will not print Supports the Card Save function. Note: To enable this function, set Printer SP1-1 Bit SW1, bit 4 to 1. Selecting a HDD font or DIMM font may reduce available memory Supports SAP Barcode & OCR printing. The PCL command "&l11G" (select MailBoxBin8 as output tray) does not work correctly. (GFPR#: RE02100002)

    2.00

    The RAM work area is reduced whenever fonts that have been downloaded to the HDD are used. Response to PJL INFO CONFIG command does not include a serial number.

    1.33.3

    Figures appear black when the memory capacity is low. When selecting font stored in the HDD and running the Copy/Assign command (ESC>*c6F), the machine will freeze. When selecting the Bitmapped Font, the character does not print. When printing UDFP large-size (over printable size), the image will be shifted. The machine freezes when printing Macro data. The value for Form Lines (PCL Menu) changes after rebooting the machine. The software version for the printer applications does not appear on the SMC list or in SP mode.

    1.33

    PJL Echo does not respond correctly. (GFPR# RE02070088) When inputting the elapsed time (time setting), the machine does not enter On Line mode.

    1.29

    First release 1.09 NCS (NIB):

    Symptom Corrected Version When TCP/IP is disabled as the Effective Protocol in UP mode, the program version and NCS number will not be displayed in SP mode or on the SMC list The following functions are added for SMTP E-mail transmission. SMTP Authentication POP before SMTP

    3.70

    Supports the new IC chip on the new wireless LAN option (old chip discontinued) TCP ports can be opened/closed. NOTE: After disabling HTTP, it is not possible to access the target device through web browser. To change the setting, please use telnet to open HTTP. When the telnet port is disabled, it is necessary to clear the network settings (Memory Clear for NCS) to open the port. Changed default setting of Autonet to OFF Changed default setting of DHCP to ON.

    3.55

    Changed default setting of diprint to Enabled. 3.54 First release 3.53

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 3/3 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 25-Feb-03 No.: RB051005

    NFA:

    Symptom Corrected Version Supports the File Format Converter (MLB) function 1.66 Following delivery, the next Rx document cannot be delivered to the server, even if the machine is connected to the server. The does not enter the auto off mode after the waiting Rx document for delivery has been delted.

    1.27

    First release 1.26 Delivery:

    Symptom Corrected Version Supports the File Format Converter (MLB) function 2.00 Minor delivery module bug. 1.15 Operation flow for multiple scanning in platen mode improved. 1.13 If the operation SW is pressed while the machine is scanning the third set of 2000 originals (SADF mode), the machine goes into auto off mode.

    1.05

    First release 1.01

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/2 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 25-Feb-03 No.: RB051006

    Subject: Firmware History - Scanner/PS3 Prepared by: Y.Urushihara From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other (Firmware History)

    This is to inform you of the Scanner/PS3 firmware history Contents for all models:

    PS Scanner Program No. Ver Program No Ver C.SUM Effective Date B5225917B 1.00 B0725551B 1.02 273C August Prod. 02 B5225917B 1.00 B0725551C 1.05 94BD

    B5225917E 1.04 B0725551D 1.13 39A4 Not apply to the

    production machine

    B5225917E 1.04 B0725551E 1.15 4CD6 October Prod. 02 B5225917F 1.06 B0725551E 1.15 51D4 January Prod. 03 B5225917F 1.06 B0725551F 2.00 F4A6 February Prod. 03

    Scanner:

    Symptom Corrected Version Supports the File Format Converter (MLB) function 2.00 Minor bug with delivery module. 1.15 Operation flow for multiple scanning in platen mode improved. Scanning stops while scanning with the TWAIN driver for printer output.

    1.13

    If the operation SW is pressed while the machine is scanning the third set of 2000 originals (SADF mode), the machine goes into auto off mode.

    1.05

    First release 1.02

    PS3:

    Symptom Corrected Version With MKY images, the total quantity regulation and gamma processing is not performed correctly. Color processing bug with RCM color profile. Incorrect polling with halftone and profile settings Total quantity regulation not applied to text. Image is stalled without gamma processing. Default halftone setting changed from type1 to type5. Image problem with indexed color space. Modified for Adobe certification

    1.06

    Modified to support ctlz. 1.04

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 2/2 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 25-Feb-03 No.: RB051006

    Symptom Corrected Version Modified job information character string. The panel displays remaining jobs reset when a memory over flow occurs. Problem with Dither cash. Improved PS 600dpi word/picture dither combination quality. Euro currency symbol does not print out. Size mismatch when printing a custom size with a main tray. Communication with Printer Utility for MAC OSX not possible Stall with certain Acrobat files. Modified so that the ^D^Z tag at the end of files is not processed. Modified so that a job reset occurs when illegal parameters are received for Locked Print jobs. Image problem when not specifying Rcsethalftonetype.

    First release 1.00

  • RB051007 Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/1 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 19-Mar-03 No.: RB051007

    Subject: Blank area at the one side of the development unit Prepared by: S.Tomoe From: Technical Services Sec. Service Planning Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other ( )

    SYMPTOM A blank area may appear on one side of the image (development unit front or rear).

    CAUSE The development unit front gears engage their mainframe counterparts slightly differently than the rear gears.

    SOLUTION Rotate the mainframe gears manually, removing the development unit(s) on which the symptom occurs, then reinstall the unit(s).

    Mainframe gears

  • Technical Bulletin PAGE: 1/8 Reissued: 2-Apr-03 Model: Model U-C1 Date: 12-Mar-03 No.: RB051008a

    RTB Correction The items in bold italics have been corrected or added. Subject: Troubleshooting for image problems Prepared by: S. Tomoe From: 1st Tech. Support Sec. Service Support Dept. Classification: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical Paper path

    Part information Electrical Transmit/receive

    Action required Service manual revision Retrofit information

    Other ( )

    Please use this RTB as a troubleshooting guide for image problems.

  • Correcting image problems for

    Model U-C1

    Contents

    1. UNEVEN IMAGE DENSITY IN THE SUBSCAN DIRECTION (INCL. BLACK/WHITE LINES) 1 1.1..............................IMAGE SAMPLES 1 1.2....................... TROUBLESHOOTING 2

    2. UNEVEN IMAGE DENSITY AT THE SIDE OF THE IMAGE 4

    3........ BLACK AND WHITE DOTS 5

    4...............DIRTY BACKGROUND 6

  • 1

    1. UNEVEN IMAGE DENSITY IN THE SUBSCAN DIRECTION (INCLUDING BLACK/WHITE LINES) 1.1 IMAGE SAMPLES Sample 1 (Uneven image density caused by dirty charge unit)

    Sample 2 (Uneven image density caused by scratch on the OPC belt)

    Sample 3 (Uneven image density caused by insufficient cleaning of the OPC belt)

    Sample 4 (White line caused by toner on the development roller

    Sample 5 (Uneven image density caused by toner filming on the development roller)

    Sample 6 (Black line caused by scratch on the fusing belt/pressure roller)

    Paper feed direction

    Paper feed direction

    Paper feed direction

    Paper feed direction

    Paper feed direction

    Paper feed direction

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    1.2 TROUBLESHOOTING Please use the following flowchart to take action in response to the six image problems on page 1.

    Print the test pattern (SP5-955, No.8) for each color

    Do any of the problems occur?

    Clean the following scanner unit parts: - DF exposure glass - Mirrors - White plate under the left scale

    Does the image problem occur on all colors?

    Does the black line appear with all colors?

    Is there a scratch on the fusing belt or pressure roller?

    Replace the fusing belt assembly or pressure roller.

    Clean the oil supply unit