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Ricoh Aficio 1018 photocopier

I have a functional problem come up on the display and the code used is "SC320" can you tell me what this code is for, because the book doesn't tell me. The photocopier is Ricoh Aficio 1018

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Saralung Dec 01, 2007

Thanks Soulvisitor,
I already try to check the connection but the problem still exist.
Do you thing I must replace the polygon motor?
Thanks for your advise

Loves and regards
Sarah Lung
Saralung Dec 01, 2007

Thanks Soulvisitor...

Now the machine can operate again...

Thank you..thanks you..

Regards

Sarah Lung
Saralung Dec 02, 2007

As your advise, I just lube it and its work
Again.. thank you very much, you the best

Thanks & Regards
Sarah Lung

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Hi it is the polygon motor failure error

2nd motor down on this link is what you need.

Posted on Nov 30, 2007

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Soulvisitor Nov 30, 2007

Service manual states -

320 B Polygonal mirror motor error

The polygon mirror motor does not

reach operating speed within 10

seconds after the motor ON signal is

sent, or does not turn on within one of

the 200 ms check intervals during

operation.

fix is

• Polygon mirror motor defective

• Poor connection between the

polygonal mirror motor driver and the

BiCU board

• Damaged cable between BiCU/IOB

and polygonal mirror motor driver

•
Soulvisitor Nov 30, 2007

poly motor failure is common is copiers, it is a little motor that spins super fast and bonces laser light over page via attached mirror, the motors pack it in, the motor lives inside the laser unit
Soulvisitor Dec 01, 2007

Yes I change about 3 a week in the field on various makes models, you could try a drop of machine oil on motor shaft but that means pulling it apart, refitting only to find more than likely you will need to replace it anyway
Soulvisitor Dec 01, 2007

Good to hear Sara, did you replace motor or just lube it? I'm impressed good on you!
Soulvisitor Dec 02, 2007

Cheers Sarah, if it goes again just replace that motor.

Merry Copying to you

S.

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SOURCE: Ricoh Aficio 1018 photocopier

For the Aficio 1018. SC-320 is laser failure - the polygon mirror motor inside the laser has failed and needs replacing. You will need to contact your nearest service agent for repair.

For your RICOH Aficio 1013F - SC-551 is overheat in standby mode as far as I can tell. The circuitry that controls the fuser section ie manages the heat has problem. Unless its right near a source of heat like a heater or has no circulation around you machine you will need contact a repair agent for this machine also.

Posted on Mar 19, 2008

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