Preventive Maintenance - Epson DLQ-3000 Service Manual

6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Proper maintenance is essential to maintain optimal printer performance for the longest possibly
period and to minimize malfunction frequency.
Preventive maintenance includes regular cleaning of the case exterior, using neutral detergent, and
occasional vacuuming of the mechanism interior to remove dust and paper particles.
Following cleaning, refer to Section 6.2 to verify that the unit is adequately lubricated. Before
returning the serviced printer to the consumer, inspect the springs, paper feed rollers, and the basic
operation of the unit.
Disconnect the printerfiom the power supply before performing maintenance.
Do not use thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone-based solvents on the plastic
components of the printer.
6.2
LUBRICATION AND ADHESIVE
EPSON recommends that the points illustrated in Figures 6-1 and 6-2 be lubricated, with EPSON
02 and G26, which have been extensively tested and found to comply with needs of this printer.
(Refer to Table 6-1 for details of 08 and G26.) Table 6-2 indicates the lubricant for each points.
Be sure that the parts to be lubricated are clean before applying lubricant, and avoid excessive
application, which may damage related parts.
Table 6-1. Lubricants and Adhesive Agents
Classification Description
Oil O-8
Grease G-26
Adhesive Agent 1320N
Adhesive Agent
Vote: EPSON = EPSON-exclusive product
Rev. A
Capacity Availability
40CC EPSON
4og EPSON
Maintenance
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