Recommended Lubricants; Lubrication Points And Amounts - Epson Stylus COLOR 800 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus &2/25 800
6.2.2 Lubrication
The lubricants has to be applied to the specified points of the printer. The specified lubrication points and
EPSON recommended lubricants are listed in Table 6-1. The recommended lubricants, G-26 and O-8,
have been tested and found the most applicable to this printer mechanisms. It is also required to apply an
adequate amount of lubricant since excessive application may damage nearby parts. (Refer to Table 6-2.)
; Make sure there is no stain on the surface to be lubricated before lubricating.
; When applying O-8, use the provided container and be sure not to leave any oil after use.
6.2.2.1

Recommended Lubricants

Table 6-1 lists the recommended lubricants. You can order the listed grease and oil thorough the usual
servicing parts department.
Type Product name
Grease
Oil
6.2.2.2

Lubrication Points and Amounts

Table 6-2 shows the lubrication points along with the adequate quantity. The listed lubrication points are
precisely illustrated on Page 6-3, 6-4 and 6-5 respectively.
Reference
No.
1 Points where paper guide (front) and
paper eject roller shaft engage.
2 Illustrated point in the cam
3 Both edges of the pump reduction shaft
and pump drive shaft
4 Cutouts on the upper frame, where the
platen gap lever switches
5 Illustrated side of the oil pad
6 Illustrated points where the hopper
assembly and right/left hopper release
levers contact.
7 Illustrated range on the upper frame
(front side)
8 Illustrated range on the upper frame (rear
side)
9 Illustrated range on the carriage guide
shaft
10 Contact point of the upper frame and
bushing on the right end of the PF roller
shaft.
6-2
CAUTION
Table 6- 1. Recommended Lubricants
Content
G-26 40 mg
O-8 40 mg
Table 6- 2. Lubrication Points and Application
Lubrication Points
Part Code
B702600001 EPSON-exclusive product
1019753 EPSON-exclusive product
Quantity
1 mm 1 mm dot
1 mm 2 mm dot
1 mm 2 mm dot
(for each)
1 mm 3 mm dot
0.6 cc
1 mm 2 mm dot
1 mm 2 cm dot
1 mm 6 cm dot
Wipe the specified part
once in the both diections
with a cloth with the oil O-8
absorbed. Then wipe again
to remove surplus oil with a
dry cloth.
1 mm 2 mm dot
Wipe if extruded.
Applicability
Lubricant
G-26
G-26
G-26
G-26
O-8
G-26
G-26
G-26
O-8
G-26
Rev. A