Epson Stylus Photo Service Manual page 127

EPSON Stylus Photo
6.1.3 Lubrication
The type and amount of oil and grease used on this printer are determined based on the results of internal
evaluations. Therefore, specified type and amount of oil and grease must be applied at specified part of
the printer mechanism when servicing the printer.


Never use the oil and the grease other than those specified in this manual and using different
type of lubricant can damage the printer and the components.


Never apply oil or grease exceeding the amount specified in this manual.
Type
Grease
Oil
No.
1 <Lubrication Point>
Contact between "ROLLER, PF" and
"PAPER GUIDE, REAR"
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
A half turn of "ROLLER, PF"
2 <Lubrication Point>
"Contact between "PAPER GUIDE,
FRONT" and each rollers:
1) "ROLLER, PF" (1 point)
2) "ROLLER, EXIT" (2 points)
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
1) 10mm long
2) 2mm long
3 <Lubrication Point>
Contact between the carriage assembly
and "FRAME, UPPER"
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
From the HP sensor installation point to
the point where "GUIDE PLATE, CABLE"
is attached.
4 <Lubrication Point>
Gears:
1) "GEAR, 67.2"
2) "COMBINATION GEAR, 8, 14.4"
3) "GEAR, 23.2"
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
1) 1/4 of gear tooth
2) 1/3 of gear tooth
3) 1/3 of gear tooth
4) 1/3 of gear tooth
6-2
CAUTION
Table 6-1. Specified Lubricants
Name
G-26
O-8
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Standard
EPSON Code
B702600001
1019753
Remarks

Apply grease while rotating "GEAR, 67.2".

Do not put grease around the paper path.

Use a syringe to apply it.

Apply to the contact of a hook of "PAPER
GUIDE, FRONT" and each roller.

Do not put grease around the paper path.

Use a syringe to apply it.

Verify that the carriage moves smoothly
after lubricating it.

Use a syringe to apply it.

Rotating the gears after applying grease to
evenly distribute it.

Use a syringe to apply it.
Supplier
EPSON
EPSON
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