I have a ricoh aficio cl7000 and there is a error code black pcu type f - is that the black toner?

you need to replce the PCU - unit order code is

• B205-0153
• that depends on the counter number.
• or the cap from the other toner is still inside the the toner holder.
• check the old toner bottle does have a cap on it.
• how ever for i need the print counter to see if the PCU is for replacement.
• write the print counter, and see do the old toner bottle have ca p on it or is just a open hole.
• please write some additional info.
• Best Reagrds

Hi, my experience with this machine is that the gear that drives the black pcu breaks or cracks. Usually caused by the pcu being too hard to turn. I always turn the developer gear in the pcu before installing it just to loosen the toner.

sc364 is a black toner density error. Typically, replacing the black PCU will get rid of the error message.

sc386 = an error with the black developer. This could be caused by something in the DV unit itself, or the black toner. If you've just replaced either one of these recently, try reinstalling them and resetting the machine. Otherwise, the black development unit probably needs to be replaced.

Black drum motor error. These machines are bad about the waste toner building up in the drum unit. You could try and take the auger out of the drum unit(very messy) and clean it out or try replacing the black pcu.

I think the code is a black pcu motor lock. Replacing the black pcu might fix it, but the black waste toner section could be backed up.

The PCU is the photconductor unit. There is a black pcu and a color pcu. Did you replace these or replace the toner cartridges??

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the pcu stands for photo conductor unit it is more commonly known as the drum.

You NEED to REPLACE the black development unit with a BRAND NEW item......these things are chipped so it won't accept previously installed units.If the problem still exists try a new PCU (toner cartridge).

One of our Ricoh CL3500N printers- less than a year old- gave us a "color regist error" after changing the transfer belt.

Ran the "adjust color regist" without results. It would just finish and pop back up with the same error.

Color test page printed no color, just BW

I reseated everything, and even replaced the PCU without positive results.

A couple hours later I went back, took everything out (be sure to keep the pcus out of the light!), and vaccuumed the heck outta that printer.

For whatever reason- maybe there was a chunk of toner hanging out, maybe I knocked something loose or back in place, whatever- but when I put all the parts in and turned it on, the error was gone and color printed great!