Ricoh B230 Service Manual

  
SM 1-9 B230/B237 
Installation 
1.3.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 
 
ƒ Remove the tape from the development units before you turn the main 
switch on. The development units can be severely damaged if you do not 
remove the tape. 
Put the machine on the paper tray unit or the LCT first if you install an optional paper tray 
unit or the optional LCT at the same time. Then install the machine and other options. 
 
ƒ  Keep the shipping retainers after you install the machine. You may need them in 
the future...

 
B230/B237 1-10  SM 
Developer and Toner Bottles 
 
1.  Open the front door [A]. 
2.  Remove the stopper [B] (
 x 1). 
 
ƒ  This stopper locks the drum positioning plate lever. 
3.  Release the image transfer belt lever [C], and turn the drum positioning plate 
lever [D] counterclockwise. 
4.  Open the drum positioning plate [E]. 
5.  Remove all tapes [F] from the four development units. 
 
ƒ  When you remove the tape from the development unit, hold the development 
unit with your hand, and then pull...

  
SM 1-11 B230/B237 
Installation 
 
9.  Install each toner bottle [G] in the machine. 
10. Close the front door. 
Paper Trays 
1.  Pull each paper tray out. Then adjust the side guides and end guide to match the 
paper size. 
 
ƒ  To move the side guides, first pull out the tray fully. Then push down the green 
lock at the rear inside the tray. 
 
2.  Pull out the feeler [A] for the output tray full detection mechanism.  

 
B230/B237 1-12  SM 
Emblem and Decals 
 
1.  Attach the correct emblem [A] and the cover [B] to the front door [C] of the 
machine, if the emblem is not attached. 
 
ƒ  If you want to change the emblem that has already been attached, remove the 
panel with an object (not a sharp object) as shown [D], and then install the 
correct emblem. 
2.  Attach the correct paper tray number and size decals to the paper trays [E]. 
 
ƒ  Paper tray number and size decals are also used for the optional paper tray or...

  
SM 1-13 B230/B237 
Installation 
When the copier is installed on the floor without the optional paper tray unit or a table, the 
cover [A] must be attached to the copier. 
Install the cover [A] at the right side of the copier. 
Manual Pocket Attachment 
 
1.  Attach the manual pocket [A] to the left side of the copier (snap rivet x 2). 
2.  If any finisher has been installed, attach the manual pocket [B] to the rear side of 
a finisher (snap rivet x 2). 
Initialize the Developer 
1.  Plug in the...

 
B230/B237 1-14  SM 
Settings Relevant to the Service Contract 
Change the necessary settings for the following SP modes if the customer has a service 
contract. 
 
ƒ  You must select one of the counter methods (developments/prints) in accordance 
with the contract (
SP5-045-001). 
Item SP No. Function Default 
Counting 
method SP5-045-001 Specifies if the counting method used in 
meter charge mode is based on 
developments or prints. NOTE: You can 
set this one time only. You cannot 
change the...

  
SM 1-15 B230/B237 
Installation 
which is caused by vibration during transport. This can also cause the tube to 
be clogged with toner. 
3.  Make sure there is no paper left in the paper trays. Then fix down the bottom 
plates with a sheet of paper and tape. 
4.  Empty the toner collection bottle. Then attach securing tape to stop the toner 
bottle from coming out. 
5.  Do one of the following: 
ƒ  Attach shipping tape to the covers and doors. 
ƒ  Shrink-wrap the machine tightly. 
 
ƒ  After you move...

 
B230/B237 1-16  SM 
1.4  PAPER FEED UNIT (B800) 
1.4.1 ACCESSORY CHECK 
Check the quantity and condition of the accessories against the following list. 
 
No. Description Q’ty 
1 Caster stand  6 
2 Securing bracket  2 
3  Screw (M3x6 x 6, M4x10 x 2)  8 
4  Spring Washer Screw  1 
5  Rear stand cover  1 
6  Left stand cover  1 
7  Front stand cover  1 
 
 
1.4.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 
 
ƒ Turn off the main switch of the copier and unplug the power cord before you  

  
SM 1-17 B230/B237 
Installation 
start the installation procedure. 
ƒ You need two or more persons to lift the copier. The copier is highly unstable 
when lifted by one person, and may cause human injury or property damage. 
ƒ Do not lift the copier with the paper feed unit installed. Otherwise, the handle 
and grips may be damaged. 
 
1.  Remove all tape on the paper feed unit. 
2.  Remove the paper trays and remove all tape and padding. 
 
3.  Grasp the handle [A] and grips [B] of the machine. 
4....

 
B230/B237 1-18  SM 
 
5.  Remove tray 2 of the machine. 
6.  Fasten the spring washer screw [D], using the cutout in the securing bracket [E] 
as a tool. 
7. Reinstall tray 2. 
8.  Attach the securing brackets [E] (M4x10 
  x 1 each). 
 
 
ƒ  One of the securing brackets is used as a securing tool (the cutout [F] is used 
in step 6). But the cutout [G] is for attaching the tray heater. Therefore, attach 
the securing brackets [E] after installing the tray heater if you will install the 
tray heater.