Ricoh Aficio MP 3352SP AE011128 AE011128 Upper Hot Roller Replacement Instructions
Below you will find the illustrated Ricoh Aficio MP 3352SP AE011128 AE011128 Upper Hot Roller Replacement instuctions. Yeah, I know, these machines are getting on in age. Excuse me, I just happened to look up the instructions, saw they were pretty straight forward, and found out you can still get the parts. So, I figured what the heck.
Ghosting, indents, creases in the paper? You might have an issue with your hot roller. Toner builds up on that can cause ghosting and when pick fingers or thermistors eat away at the surface you can have other issues. Follow the instructions below to remove the fuser and check out your hot roller.
1. Ricoh Aficio MP 3352SP FUSING UNIT
CAUTION
Allow time for the unit to cool before doing the following procedure.
1. Release the duplex unit, if it has been installed, and open the right cover.
2. Remove the fusing unit [A] (2 screws).
2-3. Ricoh Aficio MP 3352SP Fuser Top Cover and Pick Fingers
1. Remove the fusing unit.
2. Remove the fusing upper cover [A] (4 screws).
3. Remove the pressure springs [B].
4. Remove the hot roller stripper bracket [C] (3 screws).
4. Ricoh Aficio MP 3352SP HOT ROLLER AND FUSING LAMP
1. Remove the fusing unit.
2. Remove the fusing upper cover.
3. Remove the pressure springs.
4. Remove the hot roller stripper bracket.
5. Remove the fusing lamps (4 screws) and hot roller assembly [A].
NOTE: Do not touch the surface of the fusing lamp with bare hands.
6. Replace the hot roller [B] (2 C-rings, 1 gear, 2 bushings).
Reinstallation Instructions at bottom of illustrated instructions
NOTE: 1) Apply grease (Barrierta) to the inner surface of the bushing.
2) Before installing the new hot roller, peel off 3 cm (1 inch) from both ends of the protective sheet on the new roller. After installation, remove the protective sheet.
3) Do not touch the surface of the rollers.
4) When reinstalling the fusing lamp, secure the front screws first.
5) Be careful not to damage the surface of the hot roller.