Lubrication - Epson Stylus CX4300 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus CX4300/CX4400/CX5500/CX5600/DX4400/DX4450

6.1.3 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.
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual.
C A U T I O N
Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the
component or give bad influence on the printer function.
Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this
manual.
Type Name
Grease TC-55E
Grease UD-321
Grease
Grease
Grease
MAINTENANCE
EPSON code Supplier
1400725 EPSON
1428216 EPSON
G-58 1432035 EPSON
G-71 1304682 EPSON
G-74 1409257 EPSON
Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
Guide Rail of Lower
Scanner Housing
Figure 6-4. Lubrication on Guide Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing
Lubrication Points
Figure 6-5. Lubrication on Scanner Motor
Overview
<Lubrication Point>
Guide Rail of the Lower Scanner
Housing
<Lubrication Type>
TC-55E
<Lubrication Amount>
Appropriate amount using a brush
<Remarks>
• Move CIS Assy. to right and lubricate
grease on guide rail from left to right.
• Move CIS Assy. to left then lubricate
grease on guide rail from right to left.
• If there is dust or grease on CIS
CIS Assy.
Assy., clean it with a wiper.
<Lubrication Point>
Scanner Motor joggle
Scanner Motor
<Lubrication Type>
TC-55E
<Lubrication Amount>
Each place 0.3-0.5mg, 2--3mm
diameter sphere
<Remarks>
Use an injector to apply TC-55E.
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