Epson Stylus COLOR 900 Service Manual page 167

EPSON Stylus COLOR 900/900N
2. Clean the carriage guide shaft by wiping the shaft's surface with a
dry cloth.
C a r r i a g e G u i d e S h a f t
Figure 6-10. Cleaning the Carriage Guide Shaft
3. Remove the felt oil pad from the back of the carriage unit.
NOTE: The oil pad may have already fallen out when you removed
the carriage unit.
D r y c l o t h
4. Using the dry cloth, clean the inside surfaces of the two metal
bushings in the carriage unit through which the carriage guide shaft
passes. If you see any black stains, wipe them off completely. Also,
clean the area where the oil pad is seated.
W i p e o f f b l a c k
s t a i n s c o m p l e t e l y .
M e t a l l i c b u s h i n g s
Metal bushings
Figure 6-11. Cleaning Under the Carriage
5. Add 0.5 cc of "O8" oil to one of the new oil pads, using the small
syringe.
A d d
Figure 6-12. Adding Oil to the Oil Pad
Chapter 6 Maintenance
O i l P a d
" O 8 " ( 0 . 5 c c )
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