Resetting The Waste Ink Counter; Lubrication And Adhesion - Epson Stylus Pro 5000 Service Manual

Stylus Pro 5000

6.3 RESETTING THE WASTE INK COUNTER

When the waste ink absorber (located in the lower case) becomes full, the
printer displays a maintenance request error. The following table shows
how to clear the error.
Table 6-1. Recovering from a Maintenance Request Error
Using: Procedure
Control Reset ink counters.


Panel
Reset the Timer IC.
Reset the I/F selection


mode to Automatic.
Service Ink counters can be
Program reset separately.
If you use the control panel method, several EEPROM values will be
cleared. Therefore, you must change both waste ink pads at the same
time. If you use the service program, counter A or B can be cleared
separately; the waste ink pads can be replaced individually. Usually, the
two pads fill up almost simultaneously; it's easier to replace both pads and
reset both counters at once.

6.4 LUBRICATION AND ADHESION

The lubricants and adhesives specified in this service manual have been
chosen based on technical information analysis and results from the
experimental use of a wide range of lubricants and adhesives. These
substances have a considerable effect on the performance and durability
of the printer.
Clean all lubrication points before lubricating them. Make sure the printing
mechanism is clear of dirt or dust after cleaning, disassembling, or
For more details:
Refer to page 1-17:
Maintenance Mode
(level 2)/EEPROM Reset.
Select W I
ASTE NK
C R from the
OUNTER ESET
maintenance program
options.
assembling the printer. Adhere all specified parts when assembling the
printer or replacing the parts. Use an adequate amount of adhesive, and
let it dry thoroughly. Overflows of surplus adhesive may cause
malfunctions in nearby parts.
Tables 6-3 and 6-4 give general descriptions of the lubrication and
adhesion points. For more detail, see Figures 6-2 through 6-6.
CAUTION
Use only the substances specified in this


manual. Using different types of lubricant
or adhesive may damage the printer and
components.
Only use the specified amount of lubricant


or adhesive.
Table 6-2. Specified Lubricants and Adhesive
Type Name
Grease G-26
G-20
Oil 0-8
Adhesive Screw-locking
compound
1410B,
"lock-tite"
Table 6-3. Lubrication Points (
= drop diameter)
No. Lubricating Points
1 The 2 inner teeth of the ASF Cam.
2 2 contact points between the lifter gear train
cover and lifter clutch lever.
3 Top and bottom of shaft "A" near the right
frame.
4 An e-ring and shaft "A" near the right frame.
Chapter 6 Maintenance
Amount EPSON Code
40 g B702600001
40 g B702000001
40 g 1019753
1000 g B730200200
Type/Amount
G-26 (
=2 mm)
G-26 (
=2 mm)
G-26 (
=2 mm)
G-26 (
=2 mm)
6-3