Lubrication - Epson C63, C64, C83, C84 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus C63/64/83/84

3.1.3 Lubrication

The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type
and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the
results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and
amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing.
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Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this
manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the
component or give bad influence on the printer function.
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Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this
manual.
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G-46/G-58/G-26 is already on the printer mechanism for
service part in the manufactory.
Table 3-1. Specified lubricants
Type Name
Grease G-46
Grease G-58
Grease G-26
Maintenance
EPSON code Supplier
1039172 EPSON
1082176 EPSON
1080614 EPSON
Overview
Table 3-2. Lubrication point
No. Lubrication type/point
<Lubrication point>
• Lubricate G-58 on the touch side
[ROLLER GUIDE] and [HOLDER
ROLLER GUIDE]. (Refer to Figure 3-4.)
1
<Lubrication type>
• G-58
<Lubrication amount>
• F1mm x 2 position
<Lubrication point>
• Lubricate G-46 to 2 position of shafts on
[FRAME PUMP]. (Refer to Figure 3-5.)
<Lubrication type>
2
• G-46
<Lubrication amount>
• Dip Cotton Bud into G-46, and let G-46
drop from the Cotton bud.
<Lubrication point>
• Lubrication G-58 on front side [FRAME
FRONT], a track where [HOLDER I/C
ASSY] slides. (Refer to Figure 3-6)
<Lubrication type>
3
• G-58
<Lubrication amount>
• F1mm x length of Frame front as (Refer to
Figure 3-6).
Revision A
Remarks
• G-58 shouldn't spread to any
other parts.
• Use a syringe to apply it.
• Pay Attention of Handling
[PRINT HEAD] while
lubrication process.
• G-46 shouldn't be spread to any
other parts.
• Don't let G-46 become dried on
Cotton bud. (while lubrication
process)
• Don't use Cotton bud if its
cotton becomes damage and the
fibers come out.
• Make sure G-58 shouldn't
spread or drop to other parts
(over mechanism).
• After lubrication, move the CR
unit from side to side in order to
spread it evenly.
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