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Model:
Bellini-C1 Date: 23-Jan-04 No.: RA294064
Subject: OPC Drum Change/ Drum Setting Powder Prepared by: M.Matsuda
From: 2nd Tech Support Sec. Service Support Dept.
Classification:
Troubleshooting
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Important Note:
The OPC drum has been changed as follows, which requires the application of
setting powder at drum installation. The drum yield and SP mode setting have not
been changed.
Change, Background
As of the end of January 2004 (Japan production) and September 2004 (RPL production),
the organic solvent dichloromethane will no longer be used for OPC drum production as
part of Ricoh’s ongoing efforts, through the expanding application of in-house
environmental management standards, to eliminate the use of environmentally sensitive
materials in the manufacturing process.
Affected Drums and Models
To distinguish the drums from before and after this change, the drum lot numbers and
service parts numbers will be changed as follows.
Lot Number Change:
Old: XXXXXXXXXXXX (12 digits)
New
: __
S
__XXXXXXXXX
Service P/N Change:
Note: As the service parts OPC drum from ESPC is produced at RPL, the actual outflow of
the new drum to the European market will be from the end of September 2004. The
current drum (A2949510) will available for ordering until this time.
New Drum Production Cut-in Dates Old P/N New P/N
Japan Production
(NA/Asia):
RPL Production
(Europe):
New Drum Service
Parts Available:
A2949510 A2959510 End of January 04’ Early September 04’
*See Note below
End of February 04’ or
later (US/Asia)
End of September 04’ or
later (EU)
*See Note below
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