Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240, SP C242 SC542 Error Code

 

Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240, SP C242 SC542 Error Code Repair Advice

The Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240, SP C242 SC542 Error Code is a low temperature reading. Below you will find what the service manual has to say along with additional repair advice. Also, you will find links to the fuser error code reset instructions, a link to the fuser replacement instructions, and links to purchase a replacement fuser.

Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240 , SP C242 SC542 Error Code
M096-4017 (M0964017) Fuser (Fixing) Unit – 120 Volt Ricoh Aficio SPC240SF SPC242DN SPC242SF SPC250DN SPC252DN

Service Manual Repair Advice for the Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240, SP C242 SC542 Error Code

Description :
Print Ready Temperature Error
The heating roller temperature increase during a set time is not correct.
The fusing temperature does not reach the print ready temperature within a set time after the fusing lamp has turned on.
Possible Cause :
Defective thermistor
Incorrect power supply input at the main power socket
Defective fusing lamp
Possible Solutions :
1. Check the voltage of the wall outlet.
2. Replace the fusing unit
3. Replace the fusing lamp.

Additional Information on the Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240, SP C242 SC542 Error Code

This error code often happens when the machine experiences a power outage. Therefore, lots of times it can be as simple as a code reset that fixes the problem. However, anytime during troubleshooting, if you see the error, the machine will have to be put into service mode to reset the code.

  1. Reset the code.
  2. Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240, SP C242 Fuser SC Reset
  3. Check the power source. The machine should be plugged into a wall outlet for testing. It is strongly recommended not to plug the machine into a power strip or battery backup.
  4. Remove the fuser and check the connectors and check continuity across the lamp and thermal fuse.
  5. Replace the fusing unit.
  6. Ricoh, Lanier, Savin SP C240 , SP C242 Fuser Replacement
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