Lubrication - Epson Stylus CX1500 ME100 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100

6.1.3 Lubrication

The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type
and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the
results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and
amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing.
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Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual.
C A U T I O N
Use of different types of grease may damage the component or
give bad influence on the printer function.
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Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this
manual.
Table 6-1. Specified lubricants
Type Name
Grease G-58
Grease TC-551
Grease UD-321
MAINTENANCE
EPSON code Supplier
1082176 EPSON
TBD EPSON
TBD EPSON
Overview
V Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
Figure 6-4. Lubrication
Figure 6-5. Lubrication
Revision A
<Lubrication Point>
Contact point of each Scanner
Motor gear
<Lubrication Type>
TC-551
<Lubrication Amount>
0.3 ~ 0.5mg x 2 points
<Remarks>
Scanner Motor
Use a injector to apply it
pinion gear
<Lubrication Point>
Driven Holder
Both sides of Driven Holder
<Lubrication Type>
TC-551
<Lubrication Amount>
φ1mm x 2 points
<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply it
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