Epson Stylus COLOR 440 Service Manual page 151

EPSON Stylus COLOR 440, 640, and 740
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points (continued)
Figure
and
Callout Lubrication Points, Type, and
No. Amount
Fig 6-5, Lubrication Point: the left and right
#6 paper feed roller bushings
Lubricant Type: G-26
Lubrication Amount: a small
amount equivalent to an area about
1/8 inch (3 mm) in diameter
Fig 6-5, Lubrication Point: the left and right
#7 eject roller bushings
Lubricant Type: G-26
Lubrication Amount: apply a small
amount evenly inside the bushings
Fig 6-6, Lubrication Point: where the timing
#8 belt tensioning mechanism slides
against the top frame
Lubricant Type: G-26
Lubrication Amount: about 1/16
inch (2 mm) long for each point
Lubrication Point: the hole in the
Fig 6-7,
#9 right side of the ASF frame that holds
the ASF drive shaft
Lubricant Type: G-26
Lubrication Amount: apply lubricant
evenly inside the hole
Fig 6-7, Lubrication Point: where the
#10 hopper and the hopper release cams
come into contact
Lubricant Type: G-26
Lubrication Amount: apply lubricant
evenly to the contact points
Remarks

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

When you apply the grease to the
right bushing, apply it from the
paper path side and wipe off any
excess grease that comes out
near the capping assembly.

After applying the grease, rotate
the paper feed roller to distribute it
evenly on the bushings.

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

Do not get grease into the paper
path.

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

After lubricating it, make sure the
tensioning mechanism slides when
pressure is applied only from the
spring.

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

Do not let grease come into contact
with the rubber rollers in the Auto-
Sheet Feeder (ASF).

If any grease gets inside the ASF,
wipe it off completely.
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points (continued)
Figure
and
Callout Lubrication Points, Type, and
No. Amount
Fig 6-3, Lubrication Point: the hole in the
#11 left side of the ASF frame where gear
34 is inserted
Lubricant Type: G-26
Lubrication Amount: apply lubricant
evenly inside the hole
Fig 6-1, Lubrication Point: the oil pad in the
#12 carriage unit
Lubricant Type: O-12
Lubrication Amount: 0.7 cc
NOTE: This is the amount that should
be applied to a new pad when you're
replacing an old one.
Chapter 6 Maintenance
Remarks

If any grease gets inside the ASF,
wipe it off completely.

Lubricate the oil pad only if:
1. You're replacing the carriage
assembly.
2. You're replacing the oil pad.

Use a syringe to apply the oil.

Wait for the oil to soak evenly into
the pad before installing the pad in
the carriage unit.

If you accidentally apply too much
oil to the pad, throw it away and
use a new one.
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