TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

BULLETIN NUMBER: C210/C218/C223/C228 - 005 1/07/2000

APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 5375/5380/5385/5390
RICOH – VT3500/3600/3800/6000
SAVIN – 3300DNP/3400DNP

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PARTS
SUBJECT: PRESSURE ON/OFF LEVER
Note: This copy is intended as a master original
for reproduction of additional bulletins.

GENERAL:
When the Pressure On / Off Lever breaks, damage may occur to other parts of the machine. In an effort to

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reduce down time and possible additional damage, we recommend that on the next service call the Pressure

MECHANICAL
On/Off Lever be inspected. If deformation of the tab that supports the Pressure Roller Positioning Screw
(See diagram below) is found, replace the Pressure On/Off Lever using the accompanying procedure.

< 95°
OK 85°- 95° NG

Pressure Roller
Positioning Screw tab Cut Away view above is through Arrow location

NOTE 1 Part number C2285566 has not changed.

NOTE 2 An improved Pressure On / Off Lever was installed in production October 1998.
NOTE 3 Any Pressure On / Off Lever currently ordered from our stock will be the new style part.

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Pressure On / Off Lever Replacement Procedure:

1. Ensure Drum is in home position.

2. Lock Paper Feed Cam in home position by inserting screwdriver into hole [A].

[A]

3. Remove Wiring Harness Bracket (1 Screw).

Note: This will allow easier release of the spring tension in the following step.
4. Release Pressure Roller pressure by turning screw [B] counterclockwise.

5. Remove Printing Pressure Spring.

6. Remove Main Motor Drive Belt Support Plate (3 screws).
7. Remove Drive Pulley Assembly [C].
8. Remove E-clip securing Drum Drive Belt Tension Bearings and remove Bearings [D].

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9. Remove non-recessed Hex Nuts [E].

10. Remove E-clip [F].
11. Remove Drive Gear [G].
12. Tuck belt out of way.
13. Remove Pressure Timing Cam [H].
14. To avoid damage remove Pulse Generator Sensor [I] and Disk (two setscrews).

[D]

[G]

[H]
[E]

[F]

[I]

[C]

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15. Remove Pressure On/Off Lever [J] and Print Pressure Arm [K].

[J]

[K]

NOTE: To remove these two levers, the slot for the drive pin must be
aligned with the cutouts in the lever. You may also need to manually release
the Pressure Release Solenoid.

DO NOT PRY THE LEVERS WITH A SCREWDRIVER FOR REMOVAL.

GRASP THE LEVERS FROM THE FRONT USING A PAIR OF PLIERS.

16. Remove Bearing and Adjusting Screw (note position of screw for reassembly) from old Lever and
install on new Lever.
DO NOT TIGHTEN SCREW AT THIS TIME
17. Reinstall Lever assembly.
18. Adjust the position of screw the same amount as noted in step 16.
19. Reinstall E-clip on Lever Assembly.
20. Apply tension to Pressure Lever Adjustment listed on Page 5-49 (see below).

Standard Setting: 4 ± 0.5 mm

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21 Reinstall Pulse Generator Disk and Sensor.

22 Ensure that Pulse Generator Disk does not contact the Sensor (moves freely through sensor) and
the teeth are not bent.
23 Reinstall Pressure Timing Cam (ensure that washers are installed).
24 Install Drive Belt.
25 Install Pressure Timing Cam Page 5-68 FSM. See diagram below. Hole [L] should be above shaft
[M] when belt tension is applied.

[L]

[M]

26. Install Drum Drive Belt Tension Bearings and retaining E-clip.
27. Install Pressure Timing Drive Gear (2 cap screws) in center of adjustment range.
28. Install Main Motor Drive and Belt.
29. Install Main Motor Drive Belt Support Plate (3 screws).
30. Caution! Remove locking screwdriver installed in step 2.

END OF PROCEDURE