--- title: "Ricoh Photocopier Error Codes" url: "https://www.service4print.fr/en/code-erreur-photocopieur-ricoh/" dateModified: "2026-08-24T13:54:04+00:00" lang: "en-US" --- # Ricoh Photocopier Error Codes ## Ricoh Photocopier Error Codes The errors displayed on the control panel of [Ricoh](https://www.service4print.fr/en/brand/ricoh/) multifunction devices are intended to protect the machine against any potential malfunction. Ignoring these alerts and continuing to use the device could cause irreversible damage to essential components. The [error codes](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_codes_HTTP) are classified by number, providing precise information on the location of the problem, the consumable to be replaced or the intervention required in after-sales service mode. Here you will find a list of the main error codes and their meanings, in order to better understand the problem and to contact the relevant service effectively. Any intervention carried out outside the warranty and without a service contract is chargeable and requires prior validation by your services, with acceptance of an on-site call-out quote. ![An image of a professional photocopier under maintenance](https://www.service4print.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/29e19054-2849-4119-bca0-54f0f571fe3a-1-300x300.jpg) **SC101 to SC199**: Scanning errors 1. - **SC101**: Scanning motor failure. - **SC120**: Shutter sensor failure. - **SC130**: Optical mirror failure. 2. **SC200 to SC299**: Motor errors - **SC220**: Main motor issue. - **SC240**: Development motor issue. 3. **SC300 to SC399**: Image transfer errors - **SC300**: Transfer drum failure. - **SC350**: Intermediate transfer belt issue. 4. **SC400 to SC499**: Development errors - **SC401**: Toner density issue. - **SC450**: Developer sensor failure. 5. **SC500 to SC599**: Paper errors - **SC501**: Paper jam in the output path. - **SC520**: Paper sensor failure. 6. **SC600 to SC699**: Fuser errors (fusing unit) - **SC601**: Fuser temperature too high. - **SC602**: Fuser temperature too low. 7. **SC700 to SC799**: Finisher errors - **SC720**: Finisher motor issue. - **SC740**: Finisher stacker failure. 8. **SC800 to SC899**: Communication and other errors - **SC800**: Network communication issue. - **SC820**: User interface failure. 9. **SC900 to SC999**: Miscellaneous errors - **SC900**: Memory failure. - **SC990**: General software error. ### Additional details by code 1. **SC101 to SC199**: Scanning errors - **SC101**: Scanning motor failure. - **Cause**: The scanner motor is not working correctly. - **Action**: Check and replace the scanner motor if necessary. - **SC120**: Shutter sensor failure. - **Cause**: The shutter sensor is not detecting correctly. - **Action**: Clean or replace the shutter sensor. - **SC130**: Optical mirror failure. - **Cause**: The optical mirror is blocked or damaged. - **Action**: Check the mirror and replace it if necessary. 2. **SC200 to SC299**: Motor errors - **SC220**: Main motor issue. - **Cause**: The main motor is blocked or faulty. - **Action**: Check the main motor and replace it if necessary. - **SC240**: Development motor issue. - **Cause**: The development motor is not working correctly. - **Action**: Check the development motor and replace it if necessary. 3. **SC300 to SC399**: Image transfer errors - **SC300**: Transfer drum failure. - **Cause**: The transfer drum is not working correctly. - **Action**: Check the transfer drum and replace it if necessary. - **SC350**: Intermediate transfer belt issue. - **Cause**: The intermediate transfer belt is damaged or misaligned. - **Action**: Check and realign or replace the intermediate transfer belt. 4. **SC400 to SC499**: Development errors - **SC401**: Toner density issue. - **Cause**: The toner density sensor detects an anomaly. - **Action**: Check the toner density sensor and clean or replace it. - **SC450**: Developer sensor failure. - **Cause**: The developer sensor is not working correctly. - **Action**: Check the developer sensor and replace it if necessary. 5. **SC500 to SC599**: Paper errors - **SC501**: Paper jam in the output path. - **Cause**: Paper jammed in the output path. - **Action**: Remove the jammed paper and check the output rollers. - **SC520**: Paper sensor failure. - **Cause**: The paper sensor is not detecting correctly. - **Action**: Clean or replace the paper sensor. 6. **SC600 to SC699**: Fuser errors (fusing unit) - **SC601**: Fuser temperature too high. - **Cause**: The fuser is overheating. - **Action**: Check the thermistors and thermostats. Replace them if necessary. - **SC602**: Fuser temperature too low. - **Cause**: The fuser is not heating sufficiently. - **Action**: Check the heating elements and temperature sensors. Replace them if necessary. 7. **SC700 to SC799**: Finisher errors - **SC720**: Finisher motor issue. - **Cause**: The finisher motor is not working correctly. - **Action**: Check the finisher motor and replace it if necessary. - **SC740**: Finisher stacker failure. - **Cause**: The finisher stacker is blocked or faulty. - **Action**: Check the stacker and replace it if necessary. 8. **SC800 to SC899**: Communication and other errors - **SC800**: Network communication issue. - **Cause**: Network connection issue. - **Action**: Check the network cables and configuration settings. - **SC820**: User interface failure. - **Cause**: The user interface is not working correctly. - **Action**: Restart the device. If the error persists, replace the user interface. 9. **SC900 to SC999**: Miscellaneous errors - **SC900**: Memory failure. - **Cause**: Issue with the internal memory modules. - **Action**: Check and replace the memory modules. - **SC990**: General software error. - **Cause**: Unspecified software issue. - **Action**: Restart the device and check for available software updates. ## Error management To resolve these errors effectively, always follow the recommended steps in the user manual or contact Ricoh technical support. Be sure to document the exact error and the conditions under which it occurs to make diagnosis and repair easier. This information covers a wide range of common error codes and should help you diagnose and resolve problems with your Ricoh photocopier. For codes specific to your model, it may be useful to consult the user manual or the Ricoh website. Need a new printer? 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