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Technical Bulletin
Copying Systems
Model LD135 17-11/05

Title SC990, Black Lines, Laser Synch Error or “Door

Open”

SYMPTOMS:
The unit may exhibit the following symptoms:
Random black lines along the main scan direction
Laser synchronization error (SC322, SC326)
Software Performance Error (SC990), [ref. LD135/LD135 Troubleshooting Guide]
“Door open” is displayed
Add toner condition will not reset
Jam condition will not reset

CAUSES:
Toner covers the contacts of the upper right cover switch.
Improper wiring of Front Door Safety Switch. In the process of replacing the Front Door
Safety Switches, the left most switch (3 wire switch) can be wired incorrectly. If the switch
is wired correctly – IOB, CN201, pin 1 will have +24v dc when the front door is open.
Correct the Front Door Switch wiring if the voltage readings are not correct.

PRODUCTION COUNTERMEASURE:
Four seals have been added to the upper inner cover and frame as shown in the
illustration below starting with the serial numbers listed in Units Affected.

42*

41*
39*
* Denotes new item number.

38*

40* 23
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FIELD COUNTERMEASURE:
Add the four seals as shown in the illustration (See page 1) to the upper inner cover and
frame.

GENERAL:

The following parts updates are being issued for all LD135/LD145 Parts Catalogs.

REFERENCE
OLD PART NEW PART DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
NO. NO.
B0821371 Inner Cover: Upper: Sub 1 13 38 *
Assy
B0821372 B0821372 Inner Cover: Upper 1 - 13 23
B0821373 Seal: Inner Cover: Middle 1 13 39 *
B0821374 Seal: Inner Cover: Upper 1 13 40 *
B0821375 Seal: Inner Cover: Left 1 13 41 *
B0821379 Seal: Side Plate: Front: 1 13 42 *
Switch

* DENOTES NEW ITEM NUMBER

UNITS AFFECTED:
All LD135/LD145 copiers manufactured after the serial numbers listed below will have
the new style Upper Inner Cover Sub Assembly with seals installed during production.

MODEL NAME SERIAL NUMBER

Gestetner DSm635 J79467xxxxx
Lanier LD135
Ricoh Aficio 2035e
Savin 4035e
Gestetner DSm645 J8046400288
Lanier LD145
Ricoh Aficio 2045e
Savin 4045e