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1. Modification information B2231188 Number Title Extracts specific part s from selected area If the tP icon appears near the upper right hand corner of the main image area this means there is an internal view available for this unit section Click on the icon A small text menu will be displayed in place of the icon To display one of the internal view s select one of the Sub Images To switch back to the default view select Default Image Note Internal views cannot be rotated Catalog Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_AA GER FilefF Help H Machine Unit Section Search Method Entire machine PROCESSES AROU TONER SUPPLY UN INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRIVE SECTH EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECT PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL COMP CONTROL SECTIOI ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM MAIN FRAME SECT IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached Specify physical area Unit name Click search PIN N Part name Enter keyword a Select part keyword Other Adjust Image View Rotate 44 m gt gt Enlarge Reduce AIXA gt Highlighted display Modification information Number Title Parts table MAIN DRI E SECTION EXP 62370021 Exterior view default Interior view 1 Interior view 2 B2231350 B2231199 B2231188 AX200289 Extracts sp
2. thumbnail display The part name and part number for parts saved to this list can be copied as a text string to the Windows clipboard To do this click on the Copy to clipboard button in the Favorite Parts screen Catalog Information Display the model name version and creation date of the catalog data currently open File names Filenames of recently opened Parts Catalog files if any are displayed in the middle of the pull down menu These files can be opened simply by clicking on the filename Shut down 3D PC Closes the Catalog Explorer Page 12 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 5 2 Help menu FiletF How to use this tool H Machi Fentire Version information Catalog Explorer t Menu Selection Displays the User s Manual this document in the form of a pdf file Version Information Displays the version information for the Catalog Explorer Page 13 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 6 Opening Parts Catalog Files 6 1 Selecting the rpev File To view the catalog data the first step is to select Open from the File menu Next double click on the appropriate rpcv file The next step is to select the specific model from the Model Code sele
3. Favorite Parts in the menu displayed when right clicking on this part To view the list select Favorite Parts from the File menu Enlarge Hdd to Favorite Parts Parts table Page 27 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 7 2 Deleting a Part from the Favorite Parts List Right click on a part listed in the parts table that has already been added to the Favorite Parts list Select Add to Favorite Parts again as described above This will remove the checkmark and also remove the part from the list 9 7 3 Copying the Text to the Windows Clipboard Select Favorite Parts from the File menu The Favorite Parts list will be displayed Click the Copy to clipboard button The copied text part name part number can then be pasted into Notepad or other text editor Favorite Parts Pit Part name B22311658 STEPPER MOTOR PAPER FEED A55 B22351199 DRIVE UNIT ON OFF TRANSFER B2231500 DRUM STAY PCUASS y B2231505 LEVER DRUM STAY PCU B22351516 CLIP PLATE BALL BEARING B22313517 SCREW LEVER DRUM STAY B22313519 WIRE BALL BEARING PCU B2231550 STEPPER MOTOR REGISTRATION 455 B2236503 FEELER BRACKET USED TONER SENSOR Copy to Clipboard 9 8 Viewing Parts Modification Information 9 8 1 Modification Number and Title If the thumbnail image selected in the parts table is marked wi
4. Removing and Updating the Catalog Explorer Installing the Catalog Explorer To start the Catalog Explorer Setup Wizard double click on the CatalogExplorerInstaller msi file Then follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete the installation iw CatalogExplorer Welcome to the CatalogExplorer Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install CatalogE xplorer on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil of criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel Removing the Catalog Explorer 3 2 1 From the Setup Wizard Start the Catalog Explorer Setup Wizard by double clicking on the same file you used to install the program CatalogExplorerInstaller msi Select the Remove CatalogExplorer radio button and then click Finish The removal will automatically begin ie CatalogExplorer Welcome to the CatalogExplorer Setup Wizard Select whether you want to repair or remove CatalogE xplorer Repair CatalogE xplorer Page 8 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual When the removal is completed the following window will be displayed Clic
5. re Select part keyword be Adjust Image view Rotate bp Enlarge Reduce ei ixi N Highlighted display Modification information Number Title Part name 2 hitia Select the Select part keyword radio button Select a part name from the list Result All registered parts with that part name are then displayed in the individual parts list Page 20 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Ee Catalog Explorer User Manual 8 2 5 Other Search for the part by selecting other criteria to narrow down the search results W Catalog Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_AA GER CBI File F Help H Machine Lint Sechion Search Method Parts tabla Entire machine _ Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION PROCESSES AROU _ TONER SUPPLY UN A Click search P N 62360010 INTERMEDIATE TR Part name INTERMEDIATE TR CA Enter keyword TONER RECYOLIIK MAIN DRIVE SECTI EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECTI PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTIONS DUPLEX SECTION I OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL Cit CONTROL SECTION ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM MAIN FRAME SEC Tm IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached Gwo2toro Enlarge Reduce 1x1 t _ Highlighted display G05 746597 Modification information Humber Title GOS 24656 Extracts part s using me
6. the Click Search radio button Click on the target part or area of the unit in which the target part is located Result All registered parts used within the defined area are then displayed in the individual parts list Note When viewing a unit for which there is an internal view available this will be noted at the top right hand corner of the main image area For more details on using the internal view to search for individual parts see section 9 1 Page 18 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 8 2 3 Enter keyword Search for the part by entering a keyword such as a part name or part number Gatalog Explorer ATHENA G1B MFP AA GER TB File F HelotH Machine Unit Section PROCESSES AROL TONER SUPPLY UN INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR Search Method Specify physical area Unit name C Click search P N ms Park name c Enter keyword MAIN FRAME SECTION B2300010 Parts table TONER RECYCLING ee _ MAIN DRIVE SECT Screw 045430060 EXTERIORS my OPERATION SECTI O Select partikeyword PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS g FECTRICAL come Her l p tm a i onmo SECTION l E boa 4 04514006N ADF SECTION EEan PT iae Te PACKING SYSTEM MATH FRAME SEC Adjust Image View IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER EXIT SEC
7. the unit selected specifying a physical area of the mainframe with the mouse and other methods Page 5 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 2 Visual Overview of the GUI w Gataloe Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_AA_GER Machine Unit Sectho Search Method Entire machine C J Specify physical area ame MAIN FRAME SECTION PROCESSES ARC 2 ONER SUPPLY UN B62380010 INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER REC CLING MAIN DRIVE SECT EXTERIOR ENF 3 OPERATION SECT FUSING SECTION DHUPLES SEC TIOM OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL CMF CONTROL SECTION ADP SECTION PACKING SYSTEM m MAIN FRAME SEC Adjust Image View IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER EXIT SECTI 4 Attached Enlarge Reduce A IA ClHighlighted display 1 Menu Bar File menu Load P C data display the Favorite Parts list other Help menu Display version information view User s Manual for this tool Note See 3 1 Pull down Menus below for descriptions of each menu 2 List of Target Machine Unit Section This list displays the major machine unit section paper feed fusing external cover etc Choosing an item in this list is the first step to performing a parts search When a machine unit section is selected a graphical representation of the mainframe is displayed in the center of the screen with only that specific unit section installed I
8. this folder Once the data has been updated the contents of the Catalog Data folder will be as follows Confirm File Replace E This Folder already contains a File named catalog rpe Would you like to replace the existing File g 3 bytes modified Tuesday December 05 2006 12 01 04 AM with this one g 3 bytes modified Friday January 19 2007 2 18 33 4M Page 11 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 5 Pull down Menus 5 1 File Menu Help tH Opent Ctrl Model code th ClosetG Favorite Partsi Catalog Information T 1 cataloge rpew 2 cataloerpeyv Shut down 30 POG Menu Selection Open a Parts Catalog rpcv file Model Code Select a specific model code from the list This selection is made just after selecting an rpcv file from Open in order to specify the specific destination e g EU model versus NA model It can also be made while an rpcv file is already open in order to switch over to the catalog data for another destination Close Close a Parts Catalog file Note When you go to close the file a confirmation dialog is displayed alerting the user that the Favorite Parts data will be cleared when the file is closed Favorite Parts Displays the Favorite Parts list Note This list consists of parts that were added from the individual parts list
9. 34 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 10 3 2 Displaying the Modification Details The details of each modification listed in the Harness Layout Modifications screen can be viewed by double clicking on the desired item The screen that appears is different from the Modification Information screen for machine parts in only two ways An additional title appears Remarks There is no tabled display of Old Parts versus New Parts KB information Number MEDIZ Title Bracket improved Date issued 2008 04 30 Current PIM Harness003 Current park name HARNESS C Mo parts 2 Interchangeability individual Ono Interchangeability fas a seti On Cuk in SIM B23019 Remarks CN4000 Old parks New parks Pity Part name PIN Part name Harness001 HARNESS A Harness003 HARNESS C HarnessO02 HARNESS B Replace as a set together with File attachment Pit Part name Harness001 HARNESS 4 Harnesso0 2 HARNESS B Reason reason Page 35 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual System Requirements The following are the system requirements for installing the Catalog Explorer IBM PC AT compatible Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or eq
10. Catalog Explorer User Manual RICOH Catalog Explorer User s Manual 9 2008 Page 1 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual Forward This manual explains the layout and basic operations of the Catalog Explorer a visual tool that allows quick and easy access to the names and part numbers of all individual service parts used on a particular model Before you use this document and the software itself please take the time to read the disclaimers mentioned below Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation We hope this tool will be of use to you in your field service activities Ricoh Americas Corporation Please note the following disclaimers 1 The contents of this document are subject to future revision without prior notification 2 Ricoh Americas Corporation does not accept responsibility for any consequences that may result from the usage of the software described in this document and or any operations or action that is taken based on the contents of this document 3 This document may not be modified quoted distributed copied or reproduced in any way These actions are expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of Ricoh Americas Corporation Page 2 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporat
11. Publish this folder to the web E Share this folder Other Places B230 6 My Documents P My Computer J My Network Places Details Page 10 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 4 1 To Update the Parts Catalog Data for a Given Model There are two types of catalog update files 1 Differences Contains only the changes made with respect to the previous catalog file essentially a patch file 2 Full Contains all changes made since the release of the original catalog file Therefore depending on which type of file you wish to use download the zip file for the model in question After unzipping the file replace the Catalog Data file on your PC for that model with the one contained in the zip file you downloaded Note If you have downloaded the Full file the entire catalog data file will be overwritten If you have downloaded the Differences file the new changes will be applied to the existing file in your PC the unchanged content remains intact You will be prompted if you would like to overwrite the Catalog rpcv file click Yes to apply the updated catalog data E C2308 230 0PC Pile Eck ew Favertes Tools Hel HF f search f Folders Fz r File and Folder Tasks Ti Hiske a nev Folder gt Pubksh this Folder to the Whately fei Share
12. TI Attached 44 a bp 04513008M Enlarge Reduce xd ee Xd one hy a ee e aa A i Highlighted display a 4 4 04513006N Modification information Mumber Title Keyword 11 hiti Select the Keyword radio button Enter your keyword s in the field provided and then click the button Result All registered parts whose part names contain these keyword s or whose part number matches the one entered are then displayed in the individual parts list Page 19 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 8 2 4 Select Part Keyword Search for the part by selecting from a list of registered part names 5 Gataloe Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_Aa GER FiletF HelotH Machine UnitiSection Search Method Parts table Entire machine Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION PROCESSES AROGLI TONER SUPPLY UN INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR Click search FIN Fart name Enter keyword 62330010 TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRIVE SECT EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECT PAPER FEED EXP J FUSING SECTION Fan mmeo DUPLEX SECTION N OTHER SECTIONS eeen COME Cicther CONTROL SECTIO ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM IMAIN FRAME SECTI IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached 44 a
13. cription or other information regarding the selected item 7 Unit Parts Information Displays the name of the unit section selected as well as the part number and part name of the part selected if any 8 Main Image Display Area This area displays the selected unit section or individual part A unit section can be displayed here by selecting one from the list of machine units sections after which one of its individual parts can be displayed by double clicking on one from the individual parts list or by right clicking and selecting Enlarge To return the display to the unit section single click on the part s thumbnail in the individual parts list 9 Individual Parts List Displays thumbnails of all the individual service parts used in the unit section selected To save a part to the Favorite Parts list for easy reference later right click on the part and select Save to Favorite Parts Note When a part has been selected for Favorite Parts a checkmark will appear next to Save to Favorite Parts in the right click menu of that part To remove the part from Favorite Parts select Save to Favorite Parts again When there is no image available for a part No Image is displayed in the individual parts list in place of the image Page 7 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 3 Installing
14. ction dialog see below Note In cases where there is not enough space to display the entire model code place the cursor over the model code to display the tool tip Model code B230 57 MF C2500 C2525 DScS25 LD425rc B2350 57 MP C3000 C3000 OScS30 LO430c 6 2 Selecting the Model Code For cases in which you have just selected an rpcv file to open the Model Code selection dialog will automatically be displayed Select the specific model from this list after which its catalog data will be displayed For cases in which you are already viewing a catalog file but wish to switch to a different model within the same series select Model Code from the File menu and select the appropriate model from the list Page 14 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 7 Closing Parts Catalog Files To close a catalog file select Close from the File menu If you have saved any parts to the Favorite Parts list the list will be cleared when the file is closed Therefore before closing the file the application will prompt you with the following dialog This gives you the option of saving the contents of the list to the clipboard before closing the file Catalog Explorer The Favorite Parts list will be cleared Do vou wank to copy the list to the clipboard For details on how to save parts to
15. dification information ca om B2231319 Number Title Viewing the contents of the PDF file When available more details on the modification are included in the form of a PDF file listed in the File Attachment area on the bottom right hand corner of the Modification details screen Double click on the filename to view the contents of the file Page 30 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 10 Other Functions 10 1 Internal Views of Units It is possible to view the internal layout of some units sections so that individual parts can be located more easily with Specify physical area and Click search The view is as if the unit s cover or bracket has been removed Default view t Gatoloe Explorer ATHENA GIEB MFP AA GER File Heihi Macha Lirija Sevech Mastic a Spady atypical area Lr name MATS DRIVE SACTIOMeEXP UR cakes PN BFITONI p Part rama Enter leyeore Lal Select patike RING SE TGA DPLES SECTION OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL DUR CONTROL SECT Ca ALE ETEN PACKING SYSTEM MATH FRAME SECT IMA HILAL his 5 IMASE POMERAT PAPH EXT SECT Aiha Bie yori ore hunier ithe Eiee epacl faite tram baleia area Internal view T Catalog Explorer ATHERASCTE MFP AA GER File E Halip Hahns atta Sach Mahad Entire machine Specify
16. ecific part s from selected area Page 32 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase as Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 10 2 Viewing the Harness Diagram Harness Click on the icon to view the harness diagram Point to Point Diagram This icon is located just below the Machine Unit Section list Machine Unit Section Entire machine PROCESSES 4ROU TOMER SUPPLY UM INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRIVE SECT Es TERIOR EP OPERATION SECT PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLE SECTION OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL COMP CONTROL SECTII ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM oy Harness Page 33 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 10 3 Viewing the Harness Modification History 10 3 1 Displaying a Tabled Overview If the catalog file being viewed contains harness diagram changes the Harness Modification History screen can be displayed by clicking on E Harness To display the contents in numerical or chronological order click on the corresponding header Number or Date respectively Harness Layout Modifications Harness Modification History l Number Title Date Remarks MEOO1 Brackt 2008 04 30 CA S002 MEOOz Paper Feed 2008 04 30 CA4000 Page
17. esesrsessesesesesessereseseseseesesesesesees 19 8 2 4 Select part keyword secscesesesssessssesssssssssesesesesesesesesess 20 Page 3 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual SASL COU a cared aaa E ve sees estensaaw adi O E E E erate 21 9 Viewing Parts Information 20 0 0 ccc eccecceceeseeseeseeeues 22 9 1 Unit name part number part name cece cess eee 22 9 2 Thumbnail images of individual parts c e 22 9 2 1 Part number os oiresrsew eva dit pdeoecaveacseusepeaevsersrseuemdereesesamnosts 22 9 2 2 Parts modified previously cccccccccceceeceeceseeseesesseeeess 22 9 2 3 Deleted parts osesssssesesesnssesesesesessesesesesesssseseseseeseo 23 9 3 Rotating the main image 2 0 ccc cececceceeceseeseseeseseeseeees 23 9 4 Enlarging or reducing the main image ccceec seco es 23 9 4 1 Enlarge Reduce uu ccccceceececeeceseeeecceeseseeeeseeeess 23 9 4 2 Set as center for ZOOM ccceccceeccseceecceeceseceeceseceeeeaecs 24 9 5 Highlighted display ccccceececceceseseeseseeeeseseeseeeess ZO 9 6 Viewing smaller parts contained within a part assembly 26 9 7 The Favorite Parts List c ccc cccccecccsceeceseceeceeeeeees 27 9 7 1 Adding a part to the Favorite Parts list 27 9 7 2 Deleting a part from the Favorite Parts list 28 9 7 3 Copying the text to the W
18. f Mainframe is selected a graphical representation of the mainframe is shown with all unit section installed Harness Sete f es The button appears below the list which if pressed displays the machine s harness diagram Page 6 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 3 Parts Search Methods After selecting the machine unit section the search can be further narrowed down to find the target component There are three main ways to do this Using the mouse to define a box shaped area after which the parts located within this area are displayed Selecting a pre defined keyword from a pull down menu Entering one s own keyword into the field provided Note See 4 1 Searching for a Specific Part for descriptions of each search method 4 Adjusting the Image View Change the size and orientation of the image displayed Note See 4 2 Rotating the Main Image or 4 3 Enlarging or Reducing the Size of the Main Image for more details 5 Modification Information If the part that has been selected in the Parts Table has a modification history the number and title of the MB Modification Bulletin will be displayed in the Modification Information area in the lower left hand corner of the GUI The details of each MB can be viewed by double clicking on the MB number title 6 Status Bar Displays a short des
19. iletF Help Machine UnitiSection Search Method Parts table Entire machine PROCESSES AROL TONER SUPPLY UN INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRIVE SECT EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECT Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION C Click search FIN B2330010 se Part name Enter keyword Ja Select partikeyword PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS gt ELECTRICAL COMA anne CONTROL SECTION ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM COA Adjust Image view IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER EXIT SECTI ES E F Attached 44 bb Gwo200270 Enlarge Reduce e xi amp Highlighted display Modification information GO5 74697 Number Title GO374696 Physical area 79 hitis Search for the part by specifying a physical area within the unit section using the mouse In the Search Method section of the GUI select the Specify Physical Area radio button Use the mouse to define a box around a specific area inside the unit displayed To define the box hold the left button down while you drag the mouse Result All registered parts used within the defined area are then displayed in the individual parts list Note If there seems to be a part missing from the list after you define the box try increasing the size of the area This search method cannot be used if Entire machine has already been
20. indows clipboard 28 9 8 Viewing parts modification informatiONn cccceceeeees 28 9 8 1 Modification number and title ccc eeceece eee eees 28 9 8 2 Modification details cccccccccecccscceeceseceseeeeceeceseeaecs 29 10 Other F nctions sessereorescpeusrereiis cennete creron ka nur EN neno 31 10 1 Internal views of UNIS cece cece eecceeceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeees 31 10 2 Viewing the harness diagram cccccceececceceeeeseeeeseesees 33 10 3 Viewing the harness modification history 06 34 10 3 1 Displaying a tabled Overview cccccccceceeceseceeeeeeees 34 10 3 2 Displaying the modification details 35 11 System Requirement ccccccccecceceeceseeceseeseseeseeseseesess 36 Page 4 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 1 What is the Catalog Explorer Using actual data from the Parts Catalog this 3D viewing tool displays images of the units sections and individual parts used on a particular model This tool is particularly useful in that it allows the user to search for a specific part used on that model by specifying a unit section of the machine and then performing a search to narrow down the results Search methods include entering a keyword e g part name part number selecting a keyword from a pull down menu e g type of part physical section of
21. ion Catalog Explorer User Manual Contents 1 What is the Catalog Explorer cccccccccccccecceseeseeseeeues 5 2 Visual Overview of the GUI cece cccceeceecceeeeeeeeees 6 3 Installing Removing amp Updating the Catalog Explorer 8 Installing the Catalog Explorer ccceececeeeeseeceseesees 8 Removing the Catalog Explorer cccccccccccececceceeseseeseseesees 8 3 2 1 From the Setup Wizard ccc cccecsscececeseecesesenseseees 8 3 2 2 From the Windows Control Panel nccc 9 3 9 Updating the Catalog Explorer to a Newer Version 9 4 Updating the Catalog Data ccc ccceceeseeeeeeeees 10 4 1 To update the Parts Catalog data for a given model 11 5 Pull down Menus a escasneseceatiendesiensorganateennteeaeeansecdenauiahenases I od Fle IV FOTN eraris A NO Os 12 De HeD 111 C1101 ecaa E eia 13 6 Opening Parts Catalog Files ccccecceseeseeseeees 14 6 1 Selecting the rpev File cc ecceceeceseeseseeseeeeseeees 14 6 2 Selecting the Model Code ceceececeeseeeeseeeeseeees 14 7 Closing Parts Catalog Files ec cecceceseeeeeeeseees 15 8 Searching for Parts c ccc ccccceccecceseecesceceeseeseusesseeeess 16 8 1 Selecting the Machine Unit Section cccccccec ccc eec eee es 16 8 2 Selecting the Search Method cece ceceeceseeeeseeees 16 8 2 1 Specify physical area oo ccc cccceccecececeseeseesensesseeeess 17 8 2 2 Chick SOATCN ereccion i e E E tai 18 8 2 3 Enter keyword sseesssss
22. k Close to close the Catalog Explorer Setup Wizard ie CatalogExplorer Sek Installation Complete CatalogExplorer has been successtully removed Click Chose to exit 3 2 2 From the Windows Control Panel Open up the Windows Control Panel select Add or Remove an Application Select Change or Remove From the list of installed programs select CatalogExplorer and then click Remove When the following dialog is displayed click Yes to complete the removal of the application Add or Remove Programs p Gre vou sure You want to remove CatalogExplorer From your computer 3 38 Updating the Catalog Explorer to a Newer Version Uninstall the current version of the Catalog Explorer using one of the two methods described in section 3 2 above Install the new version of the Catalog Explorer using the method described in section 3 1 above Page 9 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 4 Updating the Catalog Data The following is the partial file structure of the catalog data for each product Example B230 B230 B230_83DPC C 823018230_3DPC File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back Bi JO search yy Folders EBE Address C MEE cee Ca L en t E230 WA rpev File and Folder Tasks S CakalogExplorer project File 1 KB Make a new Folder E
23. le click on the part and press Details or simply double click on the part number or part name Note When this is done an image of the selected part will be displayed in the main image area 2 Catalog Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_AA GER DAR FiletE HelpiH Machine Unit Section Search Method Parts table Entire machine Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION PROCESSES AROL TONER SUPPLY UN Click search PiN B2231300 INTERMEDIATE TR Part name DRUM STAY PCU ASS INTERMEDIATE TR Enter keyword TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRIVE SECT EN EXTERIOR ExP OPERATION SECT C Select part keyword PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS gt ELECTRICAL COM Crore CONTROL SECTIO ADF SECTION FACKING SYSTEM Adjust Image View IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached d4 a dad Enlarge Reduce AL x amp Highlighted display Modification information Number Title Note To return to the image that was displayed before the above operation was performed click the 2 icon which is located near the upper right hand corner of the main image area 9 7 The Favorite Parts List 9 7 1 Adding a Part to the Favorite Parts List Right click on a part listed in the parts table Select Add to Favorite Parts Note After this operation is performed a checkmark will appear next to Add to
24. physt aes Lindt pore PULIN CWE SE TICE PRGLSSLS APCS TOER surrey und O ah PN FENA ITERMEDIATE TH Part nama MTERMEDLATE T Datar k nd F EXTE F OPERATION SECTI Sakni parlor PAPER FOOF FUSING SECTIONS Adit Druga Vet Rotate mad A m DH Enisi x A Highlighted dicen P i taii Fiona Extracta mpecific partis from pelectied ares Page 31 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase as Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual To display the internal view for a machine unit section Select the unit section from the Machine Unit Section list Select Specify physical area or Click search as the search method Catalog Explorer ATHENA GC1B MFP_AA GER FilefF HelptH Machine Unit Section Search Method Parts table Entire machine PROCESSES AROU x TONER SUPPLY UN Cli INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRI E SECTION EXP 62370021 Specify physical area Unit name Part name O Enter keyword O Select part keyword EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECTI PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS gt ELECTRICAL COMF CONTROL SECTION ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM MAIN FRAME SECT IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached 44 B2231350 Adjust Image View Rotate m gt gt Enlarge Reduce A IXIA B2231199 C Highlighted display
25. rmation you wish to view Note The thumbnail for the old part is then displayed in the parts table and the main image area shows the location of the old part Viewing new parts information If the catalog file being viewed contains new parts modification information the information for the desired part can be viewed by double clicking on that part listed under New parts The thumbnails for these part s are then displayed in the Parts Table and can be viewed in the Main Image Area by double clicking on them To return the main image area and parts table to the previous view click the icon located near the top right hand corner of the main image area 5 Catalog Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_Aa GER FiletF HelotH Machine UnitiSection Search Method Parts table Entire machine PROCESSES AROLUI TONER SUPPLY UN INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER RECYCLINC MAIN DRIVE SECT EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECT Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION Park name DRUM STAT PCLU ASS Y Enter keyword ey Select part keyword PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS g Aa ELECTRICAL com 7 Other q CONTROL SECTIOI B2231318 ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM Pee Adjust Image view IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER EXIT SECTI i Attached 44 dd B22313034 Enlarge Reduce Ci x1 E Highlighted display Mo
26. selected as the unit section When viewing a unit for which there is an internal view available this will be noted at the top right hand corner of the main image area For more details on using the internal view to search for individual parts see section 9 1 Page 17 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 8 2 2 Click search 5 Gataloe Explorer ATHEN amp G1B_MFP_Aa8 GER FiletF HelotH Machine UnitiSection Search Method Parts table Entire machine PROCESSES ARGUI TONER SUPPLY Un INTERMEDIATE TR INTERMEDIATE TR TONER RECYCLINC MAIN DRIVE SECT EXTERIOR EXP OPERATION SECT PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL COMP CONTROL SECTION ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM MAIN FRAME SECT IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION Click search PIN 62350010 Park name Enter keyword Select part keyword other Adjust Image view Rotate 44 m gt gt Enlarge Reduce x1 at Highlighted display are tp ote eae Uo i Modification information Number Title Extracts parts located in the area clicked Search for the part by clicking on the approximate area that the target part may be located In the Search Method section of the GUI select
27. some point in the past OR A mark indicating that the part has been modified or newly added since the previous version of the catalog 9 2 1 Part Number The part number is displayed in the lower left area of the thumbnail image 9 2 2 Parts Modified Previously An exclamation point appears in the thumbnail images of parts that have been modified or newly added since the previous version of the catalog Page 22 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 2 3 Deleted Parts For parts that have already been deleted from service parts as of the issuing of the catalog data and were not substituted with another part a large red X appears over the thumbnail image For parts that have already been deleted but were substituted with a new part a large green X appears over the thumbnail image 9 3 Rotating the Main Image Rotate the main image clockwise or counter clockwise dd Counter clockwise Rotate the main image 90 degrees counter clockwise with each click Standard view Return the main image to the standard default viewing position PP Clockwise Rotate the main image 90 degrees clockwise with each click 9 4 Enlarging or Reducing the Main Image 9 4 1 Enlarge Reduce Adjust the display size of the main image E Enlarge the main image maximum 3 steps x1 Di
28. splays the main image at default size E Reduce the main image back to default size maximum 3 steps Page 23 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 4 2 Set as Center for Zoom When a section contains more than one of a part that has been selected in the parts table each of the parts will be displayed and highlighted in the main image It is then possible to choose the part around which the main image will be centered during enlargement reduction 5 Gataloe Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_Aa GER FiletF HelotH Machine UnitiSection Search Method Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION PROCESSES ARGOL TONER SUPPLY UN Click search PIN B223133Z INTERMEDIATE TR Part name FAN MMBO INTERMEDIATE TR C Enter keyword TONER RECYCLING Jj ea MAIN DRIVE SECT lg B2231 398 EXTERIOR EXP Mi OPERATION SECT C Select part keyword PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION OTHER SECTIONS ELECTRICAL come Other CONTROL SECTIOI B2231214 ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM Adjust Image view IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER ExIT SECT Attached dq dd Enlarge Reduce AEREA x a Highlighted display ony i AW 140012 Modification information Numb Titi ra umber itle u set as center for oom w B23486311 Right click on the part
29. th an exclamation mark 1 the related numbers and titles are displayed in the Modification Information area To display the contents in numerical or chronological order click on the corresponding header Number or Date respectively Modification information Number Title Date MB0042 Paper feed chan 2008 05 MBOO41 Bracket improve 2008 104 Page 28 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 8 2 Modification Details To display the details of a specific modified article in the list double click on the number or title The Modification details screen is displayed which contains details such as the cut in serial numbers old part number s and a PDF file ME information Mumber TESTOO6 1 Title Mew Park Date issued 2008 04630 Current PIM Bzz233470 Current part name RFID GROUND PLATE Mo parts 1 Interchangeability individual Cut in SIM B23019 Old parts Mew parts PiN Part name Pin Part name B2235470 RFID GROUND PLATE Replace as a set together with File attachment Pity Part name Reason reason Page 29 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual Viewing old parts information Double click on the part whose info
30. the Favorite Parts list or how to save the contents of the list to the clipboard while still working on a catalog file see 9 7 The Favorite Parts List Page 15 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 8 Searching for Parts 8 1 Selecting the Machine Unit Section To search for a specific part the first step is to specify the machine unit or section in which this part may be located To do this click on one of the selections listed in the Machine Unit Section area on the far left of the GUI The specific unit section is then displayed in the main image area and all parts contained within that unit section are displayed as thumbnails in the individual parts list Note In cases where there is not enough space to display the entire machine unit section place the cursor over the machine unit section to display the tool tip 8 2 Selecting the Search Method With the operation described above the scope of the search can be narrowed down to the machine unit section Use the following search methods to narrow down the results to the specific part you wish to locate Page 16 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 8 2 1 Specify physical area amp Catalog Explorer ATHENA G1B_MFP_AA GER TB F
31. thods Select the Other radio button Select one of the following e All Displays all parts used in the unit section selected e Most recent modification history Displays all parts in the selected unit section that have either been modified or newly added since the previous catalog version e Favorite Parts Displays all parts in the selected unit section that have been saved to Favorite Parts e PM part Displays all PM parts used in the selected unit section selected e Previously used parts Displays parts that have been changed or deleted as a result of modifications applied since the previous catalog version only thumbnails for these parts appear in the Parts Table e Previously modified parts Displays all parts that have been changed or deleted since the first release of the catalog file Page 21 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 Viewing Parts Information 9 1 Unit Name Part Number Part Name The following information about the selected part appears above the main image area The name of the unit to which the selected part belongs The part number of the selected part The name of the selected part 9 2 Thumbnail Images of Individual Parts Thumbnail images in the parts table contain the following information The part number Design changes A mark indicating that the part has been modified at
32. uivalent or higher 128MB or more 128MB or more 9 Display Full color 32 bit Resolution 1024x768 or higher Page 36 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation
33. w in the main image Note When this checkbox is unchecked the image returns to the normal view Highlighted display cannot be used for old parts that have either been replaced or deleted as a result of a parts modification i e those marked by a green or red X Page 25 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 6 Viewing Smaller Parts Contained Within a Part Assembly To view all of the parts that are contained within one of the parts that is actually an assembly in the parts table Right click on an assembly from the parts table Select Parts table The following list of component parts will then be displayed Enlarge Hdd to Favorite Parts Parts table Note This table displays the part number part name and quantity for each part Parts table PiN Part name B2231510 SPRINGIPLATE ARM DROM B23135303 LEVER DRUM STAY PCU B2231519 WIRE BALL BEARING PCU B 31317 SCREW LEYER DRUM STAY B2231516 CLIF PLATE BALL BEARING B4231515 PLATE BALL BEARING PCU B 3l306 PLATE aReEDRUM STAY O4503010N TAPPING SCREW 3410 Ce h e e e Details Page 26 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual To view the details of any of the parts in the tab
34. you wish to set as the center of the image for enlargement reduction Select Set as center for Zoom Note After the selection is made a checkmark appears to the left of Set as center for zoom Page 24 of 36 Visit our knowledgebase at http www ricoh usa com support knowledgebase asp Copyright 2008 Ricoh Americas Corporation Catalog Explorer User Manual 9 5 Highlighted Display 5 Gataloe Explorer ATHENA G1B MFP AA GER FiletF HelotH Machine UnitiSection Search Method Entire machine Specify physical area Unit name MAIN FRAME SECTION PROCESSES AROL TONER SUPPLY UN C Click search P N 52381136 INTERMEDIATE TR Part name DUCT TUBE 1 INTERMEDIATE TR Enter keyword TONER RECYCLING MAIN DRIVE SECT Gy B23811236 EXTERIOR EXP z OPERATION SECT O Select part keyword PAPER FEED EXP FUSING SECTION DUPLEX SECTION j OTHER SECTIONS gt Other 5 ELECTRICAL COMH CONTROL SECTION B2381132 ADF SECTION PACKING SYSTEM eae Adjust Image View IMAGE READING 5 IMAGE FORMING Rotate PAPER EXIT SECTI Attached dq dd B23811431 Enlarge Reduce ej x1 TA a Highlighted display Modification information Number Title B23811726 This feature is used to make the selected unit more visible in the main image Select the Highlighted display checkbox Select a part from the parts table The part will then be circled in yello

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