We had a paper jam Ricoh AC205, clered it but now says scanner locked and won't print

Problem with the hot section, service call needed. -Carl

Check to see if;
1. the exit sensor in working properly
2. There is a piece of paper stuck inside blocking the paper path
3. Hot roller strippers are in good condition.

Hi there!

You can download the driver for Ricoh Aficio FX200L from this website: http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re/model/ac205/ac205en.htm

Just choose your Operating System and it will scroll to the list of driver that is compatible with your computer.

Hope this helps!

There may be an obstruction inside the printer. Try this....remove the paper from the paper tray and put paper in the handfeed tray (front of the machine) If it feeds from that tray it means that the feed rollers in the bottom cassette are worn.

Before you can clear a "PAPER JAM" or "PRINTER JAM" error, you must locate where in the unit the paper is jammed.
First, unplug the machine for safety and disconnect the telephone line. Next, follow these instructions based on where the paper jam is located.


Paper is jammed inside the paper tray:

1. Pull the paper tray out of the machine.

1. Pull out the jammed paper to remove it.

1. Reload the paper in the paper tray.
   
   
2. Reinstall the paper tray.
   
   
   

Paper is jammed inside the machine:

1. Remove the jam clear cover on the back of the unit. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine.

1. Re-insert the jam clear cover.
   
   
2. If you can not pull out the jammed paper, lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the machine until it locks securely into the open position.
   
   
3. Remove the jammed paper.
   
   
   

   
   
   

4. Check the print head's position. In the example photo the print head is positioned at the left hand side of the platen area.
   
   

   
   
   
   

5. Gently move the print head to the center.
   
   
   

   
   
   Note Be careful to not force the print head to move.
   If the print head is positioned at the far right hand side, you cannot move it. Please contact Brother Customer Service from "Contact Us".
   
   
   
   

6. Examine under the print head. If anything is found, remove it.
   
   

   
   
   Note Use a flashlight if necessary to check thoroughly.
   
   
   
   
   
   

7. Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover.
   
   
   
   
   

   
   
   
   

8. Reconnect the power cord and telephone line.

Note To prevent paper jams, do not put multiple kinds of paper in the paper tray at the same time.

If the message continues to appear on the LCD, the machine will require repair. Please contact Brother Customer Service from "Contact Us".



Thanks for using fixya......

Your problem may be a simple as paper dust.
Take all the covers off get a can of canned air and blow out everywhere you can reach especially in the areas where there are or my be sensors. Be careful not to spay to much in one place or you'll end up with condensation and then condensation problems.

Donload printer river here, postscript driver and printer switcher here:
http://www.ricoh-usa.com/solutions/common/universalprintdriver/default.asp

Make sure the paper that is in the drawer matches the orientation and size indicated on thje Op Panel Display, If NOT, MAKE IT MATCH.

The only reason they shouldn't print is due to a technical problem. There are no error messages or red lights at all?? That's very strange.
It must be a software glitch of some sort. You can do a memory clear to empty it out and perhaps restore the proper functioning, but it does set the machine right back to factory defaults, so you will have some settings to restore afterward.
You can get the manual here if you don't have it. Memory reset procedure is on page 8.2:

http://www.ricoh-usa.com/downloads/downloads.asp?tsn=Ricoh-USA&path=http://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/html/oi/rc2/model/ac205/ac205en.htm

In the print output tray there is a green lever that locks the scan bed in place. Move this lever and the problem should be resolved.