Lubrication - Epson FX 890 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Service Manual

6.2 LUBRICATION

Influence that oil and grease give is considerably large especially in low temperature. Therefore,
EPSON has tested and analyzed various types of oil and grease extensively, and found the oil and
grease listed below most applicable to the printer.
Type
Oil
Grease
Ref. No.
1 2 holes in the SPUR GEARs,34.5
2 The hole in the left side frame where the ROLLER,PF,DRIVE is
in contact
3 The surface of the left side frame where the gap adjustment
lever is in contact
4 Oil Pad
5 The contact surface of the gear and the shaft in the RD
ASSEMBLY
6 3 shafts and the hole in HOUSING,RD
7 The contact surfaces of the gears in RD ASSEMBLY
8 6 contact points for the release shaft and ROLLER ASSEMBLY,
PF
Note: Lubricant must be applied during the reassembling process.
Rev. B
Table 6-1. Lubrication
Name Quantity
O-2 40 cc
G-26
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Lubrication Point
FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual
Available
EPSON
40 g EPSON
Chapter 6 Maintenance
Part No.
B710200001
B702600001
Lubricant
G-26 (5mg)
G-26 (5mg)
G-26
(3mg for each slot)
O-2 (0.6 ml)
G-26 (3mg)
G-26 (3mg)
G-26 (3mg)
G-26 (5mg)
6-2