MODIFICATION BULLETIN NO.

1 PAGE 1 OF 11
ISSUED ON: September 15, ’96
Model Skaylark Volt/Hz Date of Serial Number
Modification
Modified Article Parts Catalog

Reason for
Parts Catalog correction
Modification

Please correct your parts catalog as follows:

Page No. 5

Not listed:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No. Drawing No.

A1841493 Hinge Lock Pin 2 19 Drawing 1

Page No. 7

Not listed:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No. Drawing No.

A1841672 Thermofuse - 128°C 1 29 Drawing 2
A1845344 Scanner Grounding Harness 1 30 Drawing 2
A1841865 Shielding Plate - 150 x17 2 31 Drawing 2
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Page No. 9

Not listed:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No. Drawing No.

A1841861 Shielding Plate - 241 x 22 1 24 Drawing 3
A1841862 Shielding Plate - 19.5 x 20 2 25 Drawing 3

Page No. 11

Description correction:

Part Number Incorrect Description Correct Description Index No.

AX310024 Total Counter (230V) Total Counter (except-17 machines) 16

Page No. 13

Part Number and Description correction:

Incorrect Correct
Index No. Drawing No.
Part Number Description Part Number Description
A1842500 Paper Tray Unit A1842510 Paper Tray Unit * -
A1842553 Bottom Plate Pad A1842620 Bottom Plate Pad 8 Drawing 4
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Delete the following item:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No. Drawing No.

A1842559 Spacer 1 7 Drawing 4

Page No. 15

Not listed:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No. Drawing No.

A1843125 Developer Case Ass’y 1 33 Drawing 5

Page No. 21

Not listed:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No. Drawing No.

16070892 Ferrite Core - ZCAT1518-0730 1 110 Drawing 6

Part Number and Description correction:

Incorrect Correct
Index No.
Part Number Description Part Number Description
A1845302 Lower Main Harness A1845302 Lower Main Harness - 120V 4
A1835328 Lower Main Harness - 230V (A183) 4
A1845328 Lower Main Harness - 230V (A184) 4
16070623 Ferrite Core - TFC-16-8-13 16070663 Ferrite Core - TFC-20-10-10 109
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Page No. 25

Not listed:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No.

16070814 Resistor - BLM41P800SPB 1 160

* The location of the above part on the main control board is L108.

Page No. 27

Delete the following item:

Part Number Description Q’ty Used Index No.

A1838632 Operating Instructions - French LT 1 8
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Drawing 6

OLD NEW

T. Inoue, General Manager

1st Field Information Dept. QAC
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JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODEL NAME V/Hz DESTINATION
CODE SERIAL NUMBER

Ges 2812/nash 3612 120/60 South America, Others A183-10

Ricoh Business Pro 1200 120/60 USA A183-17

Ges 2812/ nash 3612/ Europe, Asia, Middle East,

230/50⋅60 A183-22
Rex 8612 Others

infotec 5121 230/50⋅60 Europe A183-26

Europe, South America,

Ricoh FT2012 230/50⋅60 A183-27
Africa, Middle East

Ricoh FT2012 220/50⋅60 Asia, CIS A183-29

Ricoh FT2012 120/60 South America A183-57

Ges 2812Z/ nash 3612Z 120/60 South America, Others A184-10

Ricoh Business Pro 1200R 120/60 USA A184-17

Ges 2812Z/ nash 6912Z/ Europe, Asia, Middle East,

230/50⋅60 A184-22
Rex 8612Z Others

infotec 5121Z 230/50⋅60 Europe A184-26

Europe, South America,

Ricoh FT2212 230/50⋅60 A184-27
Africa, Middle East

Ricoh FT2212 220/50⋅60 Asia, CIS A184-29

Ricoh FT2212 120/60 South America A184-57

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ISSUED ON: January 31, ’97
Model Skylark Volt/Hz Date of Serial Number
Modification
Modified Article Parts Catalog

Reason for
Parts Catalog Correction
Modification

Parts Catalog
Old P/N New P/N Description Q’ty Used
Index No. Page
1407 4662 1407 4304 IC-EEPROM-BR93LC46A 1→1 127 25

T. Inoue, General Manager

1st Field Information Dept. QAC
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JAPAN PRODUCTION
MODEL NAME V/Hz DESTINATION
CODE SERIAL NUMBER

Ges 2812/nash 3612 120/60 South America, Others A183-10

Ricoh Business Pro 1200 120/60 USA A183-17

Ges 2812/ nash 3612/ Europe, Asia, Middle East,

230/50⋅60 A183-22
Rex 8612 Others

infotec 5121 230/50⋅60 Europe A183-26

Europe, South America,

Ricoh FT2012 230/50⋅60 A183-27
Africa, Middle East

Ricoh FT2012 220/50⋅60 Asia, CIS A183-29

Ricoh FT2012 120/60 South America A183-57

Ges 2812Z/ nash 3612Z 120/60 South America, Others A184-10

Ricoh Business Pro 1200R 120/60 USA A184-17

Ges 2812Z/ nash 6912Z/ Europe, Asia, Middle East,

230/50⋅60 A184-22
Rex 8612Z Others

infotec 5121Z 230/50⋅60 Europe A184-26

Europe, South America,

Ricoh FT2212 230/50⋅60 A184-27
Africa, Middle East

Ricoh FT2212 220/50⋅60 Asia, CIS A184-29

Ricoh FT2212 120/60 South America A184-57

RICOH Modification Bulletin
Model: Skylark Date: 28-Feb-97 No: 3 1/1
Modified Article: Parts Catalog Prepared by: M. Ishihara
From: QAC 1st Field Information Dept. Checked by: T. Inoue

Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards

To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part Standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Page Index

number number
- A184 1494 Metal Plate 2 5 20

Two metal plates were missing from the parts catalog.

Those parts were included from the 1st mass-production run onward.

20
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 31-Mar-97 No: 4
Modified Article: Lower Unit Frame Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC 1st Field Information Dept. Checked by: T. Inoue
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
------- A1841330 Lower Unit Frame 1 ---- 5 21

Certain plastic parts of the Lower Unit Frame have a possibility of breaking. So the frame
is registered as a service part. The part A1841330 has no component parts (frame only).

21
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 15-Apr-97 No: 5
Modified Article: Thermofuse Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC 1st Field Information Dept. Checked by: T. Inoue
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1844063 A1844210 Thermofuse 1 O/O 17 13

The previous thermofuse has been changed to meet Japanese electrical standards.
To standardize the part, it has been changed. Both the old and new parts can be used
everywhere except Japan.
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 30-Apr-97 No: 6
Modified Article: Shielding Plate Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC 1st Field Information Dept. Checked by: T. Inoue
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1841861 Shielding Plate - 241x22 1→0  24
A1841862 Shielding Plate - 19.5x20 1→0  25

The above two parts were informed by MB No.1 issued on September 15.1996.
However those parts retained vapour in the optics section leading to blurring on copies.
Therefore, those parts were removed from the optics section.

MODEL NAME V/ Hz DESTINATION CODE SERIAL

NUMBER
Ges 2812/ nash 120/ 60 South America, A183- 10 
3612 Others
Ricoh Business 120/ 60 USA A183- 17 
Pro 1200
Ges 2812/ nash 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A183- 22 A106870001
3612/ Rex 8612 Middle East,
Others
infotec 5121 230/ 50×60 Europe A183- 26 3J58760001
Ricoh FT2012 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A183- 27 A7016870001
America, Africa,
Middle East
Ricoh FT2012 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A183- 29 
Ricoh FT2012 120/ 60 South America A183- 57 
Ges 2812Z/ nash 120/ 60 South America, A184- 10 
3612Z Others
Ricoh Business 120/ 60 USA A184- 17 
Pro 1200R
Ges 2812Z/ nash 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A184- 22 A1168760001
6912Z/ Rex Middle East,
8612Z Others
infotec 5121Z 230/ 50×60 Europe A184- 26 3J68760001
Ricoh FT2212 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A184- 27 A7026860106
America, Africa,
Middle East
Ricoh FT2212 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A184- 29 
Ricoh FT2212 120/ 60 South America A184- 57 
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/2
Model: Skylark Date: 15-May-97 No: 7
Modified Article: Terminal Cover Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC 1st Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
 A1842366 Terminal Cover - BH 0→1  15 34 

To cover the bias terminal ( A1842350 ) and the high voltage terminal ( A1842356 ), a
terminal cover ( A1842366 ) has been added.

A1842366

Development Bias
Terminal

A1842366
Terminal Cover
(A1842355)
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Model: Skylark Date: 15-May-97 No: 7

MODEL V/ Hz DESTINATION CODE SERIAL

NAME NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120/ 60 South America, A183- 10 
nash 3612 Others
Ricoh 120/ 60 USA A183- 17 
Business Pro
1200
Ges 2812/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A183- 22 A106910001
nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
infotec 5121 230/ 50×60 Europe A183- 26 3J59160001
Ricoh FT2012 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A183- 27 A7016910001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2012 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A183- 29 A7016901616
Ricoh FT2012 120/ 60 South America A183- 57 
Ges 2812Z/ 120/ 60 South America, A184- 10 
nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh 120/ 60 USA A184- 17 
Business Pro
1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A184- 22 A116910001
nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
infotec 5121Z 230/ 50×60 Europe A184- 26 3J69160001
Ricoh FT2212 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A184- 27 A702691050
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A184- 29 A7026901542
Ricoh FT2212 120/ 60 South America A184- 57 
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/2
Model: Skylark Date: 15-May-97 No: 8
Modified Article: Platen Cover Hinge Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC 1st Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1841491 A1841498 Platen Cover Hinge -Left 1→1 ∗ x/x 5 15
A1841492 A1841499 Platen Cover Hinge-Right 1→1 ∗ x/x 5 16
 A1841495 Stopper pin 0→2 ∗ 5 22
A1841493  Hinge Lock Pin 2→0 5 19 MB1
A1841494  Metal Plate 2→0 5 20 MB3

To facilitate operation, the platen cover hinges have been modified as shown below.
The new parts are interchangeable as a set. ( When the old hinges are replaced with the
new ones, the stopper pins are needed. )

16
16

19
15
15

22
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Model: Skylark Date: 15-May-97 No: 8

MODEL V/ Hz DESTINATION CODE SERIAL

NAME NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120/ 60 South America, A183- 10 
nash 3612 Others
Ricoh 120/ 60 USA A183- 17 
Business Pro
1200
Ges 2812/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A183- 22 A107840001
nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
infotec 5121 230/ 50×60 Europe A183- 26 3J58470001
Ricoh FT2012 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A183- 27 A701784000
America, 1
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2012 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A183- 29 A701783140
1
Ricoh FT2012 120/ 60 South America A183- 57 
Ges 2812Z/ 120/ 60 South America, A184- 10 
nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh 120/ 60 USA A184- 17 A702784060
Business Pro 1
1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A184- 22 A117840001
nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
infotec 5121Z 230/ 50×60 Europe A184- 26 3J68470001
Ricoh FT2212 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A184- 27 A702783050
America, 8
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A184- 29 A702783080
1
Ricoh FT2212 120/ 60 South America A184- 57 

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Model: Skylark Date: 15-Oct-97 No: 9
Modified Article: Guide Mylar Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1842569 - Paper Guide Mylar 4→0 13 13
- A1842577 Guide Mylar 0→1 13 14

To improve the reliability of paper transportation, the guide mylar shown below has been
added to the paper turn section at the paper tray section instead of the four paper guide
mylars (A1842569).

Guide Mylar (A1842577)


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Model: Skylark Date: 15-Oct-97 No: 9

MODEL V/Hz DESTINATION CODE SELIAL

NAME NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120 / 60 South America, A183 – 60
Nash 3612 Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A183 – 17
Business Pro
1200
Ges 2812/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A183 – 62 A107850001-
Nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
Infotec 5121 230 / 50,60 Europe A183 – 66 3J58570001-
Ricoh FT2012 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A183 – 67 A70177850001-
America,
Africa, Middle East
Ricoh FT2012 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A183 – 69 A7017850503-
Ricoh FT2012 120 / 60 South America A183 – 61
Ges 2812Z/ 120 / 60 South America, A184 – 60 A117860269-
Nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A184 – 17
Business Pro
1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A184 – 62 A117850001-
Nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
Infotec 5121Z 230 / 50,60 Europe A184 – 66 3J68570001-
Ricoh FT2212 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A184 – 67 A7027850001-
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A184 – 69 A7027850501-
Ricoh FT2212 120 / 60 South America A184 – 61

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Model: Skylark Date: 15-Oct-97 No: 10
Modified Article: Mylar Cushion Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
- A1901740 Mylar Cushion 0→1 7 32

To prevent 1st scanner vibration, a mylar cushion has been attached to the optics frame
as shown below.

32. Mylar Cushion

(A1901740)

Optics Frame

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Model: Skylark Date: 15-Oct-97 No: 10

MODEL V/Hz DESTINATION CODE SELIAL

NAME NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120 / 60 South America, A183 – 60
Nash 3612 Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A183 – 17
Business Pro
1200
Ges 2812/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A183 – 62 A106900001-
Nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
Infotec 5121 230 / 50,60 Europe A183 – 66 3J59060001-
Ricoh FT2012 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A183 – 67 A7016900001-
America,
Africa, Middle East
Ricoh FT2012 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A183 – 69 A7016901615-
Ricoh FT2012 120 / 60 South America A183 – 61
Ges 2812Z/ 120 / 60 South America, A184 – 60
Nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A184 – 17 A7026900001-
Business Pro
1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A184 – 62 A116900001-
Nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
Infotec 5121Z 230 / 50,60 Europe A184 – 66 3J69060001-
Ricoh FT2212 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A184 – 67 A7026900005-
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A184 – 69 A7026901541-
Ricoh FT2212 120 / 60 South America A184 – 61

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Model: Skylark Date: 31-Oct-97 No: 11
Modified Article: Platen Cover Hinge Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1841498 A1841451 Platen Cover Hinge – Left 1 X/O 5 15 MB8
A1841499 A1841452 Platen Cover Hinge – Right 1 X/O 5 16 MB8

To improve durability, the hinges have been changed as shown below.

A1841498 A1841499

Ø Ø

A1841451 A1841452

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Model: Skylark Date: 31-Oct-97 No: 11

MODEL NAME V/ Hz DESTINATION CODE SERIAL

NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120/ 60 South America, A183 - 60
Nash 3612 Others
Ricoh Business 120/ 60 USA A183 - 17
Pro 1200
Ges 2812/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A183 - 62 A107900563
Nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
Infotec 5121 230/ 50×60 Europe A183 – 66 3J59070001
Ricoh FT2012 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A183 - 67 A7017900001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2012 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A183 - 69 A7017901586
Ricoh FT2012 120/ 60 South America A183 - 61 A7017901546
Ges 2812Z/ 120/ 60 South America, A184 - 10
Nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh Business 120/ 60 USA A184 - 17
Pro 1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A184 - 62 A117900001
Nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
Infotec 5121Z 230/ 50×60 Europe A184 - 66 3J69070001
Ricoh FT2212 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A184 - 67 A7027900001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A184 - 69 A7027901586
Ricoh FT2212 120/ 60 South America A184 - 17

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Model: Skylark Date: 31-Oct-97 No: 12
Modified Article: Main Switch Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1525220 A1845240 Main Switch 1 O/O 21 13

The main switch #A1845240 is available as a service part for Skylark, though the old
switch #A1525220 is available as well.

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Model: Skylark Date: 31-Oct-97 No: 13
Modified Article: Fusing Unit Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1844050 A1844108 Fusing Unit – 120V 1 X/O 17 ∗
A1844051 A1844109 Fusing Unit – 230V 1 X/O 17 ∗

Part numbers for the fusing unit described in the parts catalog were wrong. (# A1844108
and # A1844109 were correct.)

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Model: Skylark Date: 31-Oct-97 No: 14
Modified Article: Tray Guide Plate Prepared by: M.Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
- A1841490 Tray Guide Plate 1

To prevent the paper tray from falling down, a tray guide plate has been added under the
paper tray as shown below.

Tray Guide Plate (A1844190)


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Model: Skylark Date: 31-Oct-97 No: 14

MODEL NAME V/ Hz DESTINATION CODE SERIAL

NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120/ 60 South America, A183- 60 _____
nash 3612 Others
Ricoh Business 120/ 60 USA A183- 17 _____
Pro 1200
Ges 2812/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A183- 62 A107870001
nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
infotec 5121 230/ 50×60 Europe A183- 66 3J58770001
Ricoh FT2012 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A183- 67 A7017870001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2012 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A183- 69 A7017871276
Ricoh FT2012 120/ 60 South America A183- 61
Ges 2812Z/ 120/ 60 South America, A184- 10 _____
nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh Business 120/ 60 USA A184- 17 _____
Pro 1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230/ 50×60 Europe, Asia, A184- 62 A117870001
nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
infotec 5121Z 230/ 50×60 Europe A184- 66 3J68770001
Ricoh FT2212 230/ 50×60 Europe, South A184- 67 A7027870001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220/ 50×60 Asia, CIS A184- 69 A7022780301
Ricoh FT2212 120/ 60 South America A184- 17

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Model: Skylark Date: 15-Nov-97 No: 15
Modified Article: Parts Catalog Prepared by: M. Ishihara
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part Standardization Other

Page 32

Please delete the following items in the PM Parts Index table.

Section Name Part No. Description in Description in Q’ty Per Page and
Service Manual Parts Catalog Assembly Index No
OPTICS SECTION 3 A1841363 Ozone Filter Ozone Filter 1 11-4
(A183/A184)
IMAGING UNIT A1842045 Corona Wires Charge Corona 1 15-5
(A183/A184) Unit

These items are assembled or included inside the carton box of the imaging unit, and will
be replaced by the customer.

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Model: Skylark Date: 28-Feb-98 No: 16
Modified Article: Parts Catalog Prepared by: J. Kasamoto
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part Standardization Other

Please delete the following part number in your parts catalog.

Operating instructions in French for the North American machines are not available.

Part number Description Qty Page Index

A183 8632 Operating Instructions - French LT 1 27 8

RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 31-Aug-98 No: 17
Modified Article: Parts Catalog Prepared by: K. Miura
From: QAC Field Information Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part Standardization Other

The information concerning the “Upper Main Harness” and the “Lower Main Harness” was
not sufficient.
Please correct your parts catalog as follows:

Page 11
- Part change -
Old part New part Description Qty Index
number number
A183 5303 A183 5304 Upper Main Harness (A183) 1 13

- Description change -
Old part Old New Index
number description description
A184 5303 Upper Main Harness (A184) Upper Main Harness (A184) (120V) 13

- Newly added -
Part Description Qty Index
number
A184 5329 Upper Main Harness (A184) (230V) 1 13

Page 21
- Description change -
Part Old New Index
number description description
A184 5302 Lower Main Harness Lower Main Harness (120V) 4

- Newly added -
Part Description Qty Index
number
A183 5329 Lower Main Harness (A183) (230V) 1 4
A184 5328 Lower Main Harness (A184) (230V) 1 4
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 28-Feb-99 No.: 18

Modified Article: Paper Feed Guide Prepared by: M. Ishihara

From: GTSS Field Information Dept
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1842566 - Paper Feed Guide 3-0 13 9

To improve the reliability of paper feed from the paper tray, a guide mylar (A1842577) has
been added at the paper turn area of the tray. (MB No.9)
Three paper feed guides (A1842566) have been eliminated.
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/2
Model: Skylark Date: 28-Feb-99 No.: 19

Modified Article: Sensor Bracket Prepared by: M. Ishihara

From: GTSS Field Information Dept
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Qty Int Page Index Note
number number
- A1842588 Sensor Bracket 0-1 - 11 23

To prevent the photointerrupter (Index No.17) from coming off, a sensor bracket has been
added under the photointerrupter as shown below. It is used in Skylark2 as well.

23
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 2/2
Model: Skylark Date: 28-Feb-99 No.: 19

MODEL NAME V/Hz DESTINATION CODE SELIAL NUMBER

Ges 2812/ 120 / 60 South America, A183 – 60 -
Nash 3612 Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A183 – 17 -
Business Pro
1200
Ges 2812/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A183 – 62 A107920001
Nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
Infotec 5121 230 / 50,60 Europe A183 – 66 3J5920001
Ricoh FT2012 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A183 – 67 A7017920001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2012 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A183 – 69 A7017920421
Ricoh FT2012 120 / 60 South America A183 – 61 A7017920381
Ges 2812Z/ 120 / 60 South America, A184 – 60 A117920356
Nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A184 – 17 -
Business Pro
1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A184 – 62 A117920001
Nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
Infotec 5121Z 230 / 50,60 Europe A184 – 66 3J69270001
Ricoh FT2212 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A184 – 67 A7027920001
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A184 – 69 A7027920610
Ricoh FT2212 120 / 60 South America A184 – 61 A7027920120
RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 31-May-99 No.: MA183020

Modified Article: Lock Release Lever Prepared by: M. Ishihara

From: Technical Service Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1841351 A1841359 Lock Release Lever 1-1 X/O 11 19

To strengthen the part, the lock release lever has been changed as shown below.

Two ribs were added on the lever.

RICOH Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 15-Aug-99 No.: MA183021

Modified Article: Parts Catalog Prepared by: M. Ishihara

From: Technical Service Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Please correct your parts catalog as shown below.

Incorrect Correct part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note

part number number
A1842450 A1842453 Connector Spring 1-2 21 8

The description of #A1842450 (Density Sensor Bracket) was incorrect.

 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/2
Model: Skylark Date: 10-Aug-00 No.:MA183022

Modified Article: Registration Roller Prepared by: M.Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1842600 A1842600 Registration Roller 1-1 O/O 19 11

The registration roller was changed in shape as shown below as the vendor was changed.
The part number was not changed and those rollers are interchangeable.

Old part

New part
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 2/2
Model: Skylark Date: 10-Aug-00 No.:MA183022

RAI (China) Production

MODEL NAME V/Hz DESTINATION CODE SELIAL NUMBER
Ges 2812/ 120 / 60 South America, A183 – 60 ---
Nash 3612 Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A183 – 17 ---
Business Pro
1200
Ges 2812/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A183 – 62 A10888XXXX
Nash 3612/ Middle East,
Rex 8612 Others
Infotec 5121 230 / 50,60 Europe A183 – 66 3J58970001
Ricoh FT2012 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A183 – 67 A7018880350
America,
Africa, Middle East
Ricoh FT2012 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A183 – 63,69 A798890713
Ricoh FT2012 120 / 60 South America A183 – 61 A701888XXXX
Ges 2812Z/ 120 / 60 South America, A184 – 60 A11888XXXX
Nash 3612Z Others
Ricoh 120 / 60 USA A184 – 17 ---
Business Pro
1200R
Ges 2812Z/ 230 / 50,60 Europe, Asia, A184 – 62 A11888XXXX
Nash 6912Z/ Middle East,
Rex 8612Z Others
Infotec 5121Z 230 / 50,60 Europe A184 – 66 3J68780078
Ricoh FT2212 230 / 50,60 Europe, South A184 – 67 A702888XXXX
America,
Africa, Middle
East
Ricoh FT2212 220 / 50,60 Asia, CIS A184 – 63,69 A702889XXXX
Ricoh FT2212 120 / 60 South America A184 – 61 A702888XXXX
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 05-Sep-00 No.: MA183023

Modified Article: Thermofuse Prepared by: M. Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Due to a vendor change, a 172°C thermofuse will be supplied instead of the 169°C type.
When attaching the new thermofuse, be sure to remove the old decal (169°C type).

Note: The opening temperature of the thermofuse(169°C) is unchanged.

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1844210 A2714215 Thermofuse 1-1 O/O 17 13 See
MB
No.5
A1844061 A2714061 Fusing Upper Cover 1-1 O/O 17 10
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 06-Sep-00 No.: MA183024

Modified Article: Ferrite Core Prepared by: M. Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Due to a vendor change, the following parts were changed. They are interchangeable, so
the old parts can be used as well.

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
16070663 16071071 Ferrite Core – NFR - 201010 1-1 O/O 21 109 See
MB
No.1
16070892 16071072 Ferrite Core – NFR – 161308 1-1 O/O 21 110 See
MB
No.1
16070576 16071073 Sleeve Core – NF – 80 1-1 O/O 11 103
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 06-Sep-00 No.: MA183025

Modified Article: Caution Decal Prepared by: M.Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1840452 - Caution Decal – Used Toner 1-0 15 7
27 10
- A1840458 Decal – Developer 0-1 15 7
27 10

The caution decal has become obsolete and the contents of the decal have been indicated
on the case directly. A decal for the developer has been added.

A1840458
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 06-Sep-00 No.: MA183026

Modified Article: Decal-Lever Prepared by: M.Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
- A1840494 Decal - Lever 0-1 15 35 New
- A1840495 Decal – IU 0-1 15 36 New

To reduce paper jams caused by operator errors, the following caution decals were
attached to the imaging unit.

A1840494

A1840495
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 14-Sep-00 No.: MA183027

Modified Article: Lock Release Lever Prepared by: M.Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
A1841359 A1841369 Lock Release Lever 1-1 X/O 11 19 See
MB.0
20

To increase durability, the lever has been changed from PS plastic ( >PS<CS5) to
ABS plastic (>ABS FR 10+17 <5459W).
The old part is quite durable according to our laboratory tests. However, the new lever is
more durable than the old one.
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 09-Jan-01 No.: MA183028

Modified Article: Start Key Prepared by: M.Ishihara

From: Technical Services Dept., GTS Division
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
- A1849505 Start Key 0-1 5 23 New

To comply with a field request, the Start key is available as a service part.
 Modification Bulletin PAGE: 1/1
Model: Skylark Date: 15-Jan-04 No.: MA183029

Modified Article: Drive Shaft – Toner Bottle Prepared by: M.Ishihara

From: 1st Tech. Support Sec. Service Support Dept.
Reason for Parts catalog correction Vendor change To meet standards
To facilitate assembly To improve reliability ( )
Modification:
Part standardization Other

The following parts, which were previously missing, have been added to the Parts Catalog.

Old part New part Description Q’ty Int Page Index Note
number number
- A1843461 Drive Shaft – Toner Bottle 1 - 15 *2
- A1843452 Coupling Shaft – Toner Bottle 1 - 15 *1
- 06216100E Spring Pin – 1.6x10 2 - 15 105