Lubrication - Epson Stylus Photo 720 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo 720 / EPSON Stylus Photo EX3

6.1.3 Lubrication

The characteristics of the oil or grease have great affects on the mechanical function
and durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The
type and amount of oil and grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined
based on the results of internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified
type and amount of oil or grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during
servicing.
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this
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manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the
component or give bad influence on the printer function.
Never apply larger amount of oil or grease than specified in this
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manual.
Table 6-1. Specified Lubricants
Type
Grease
Oil
Lubrication Devices Flags Dispenser
Table 6-2. Lubrication Point
No. Lubrication Type/Point
<Lubrication Point>
• Contact point between PF roller and the
rear paper guide.
1
<Lubrication Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
• A half turn of PF roller.
Maintenance
Name EPSON Code
G-26 B702600001
O-12 1038991
1049533
Remarks
• Apply grease while rotating spur
gear 36 attached at the left end of
PF roller.
• Do not attach the grease to the
paper path.
• Use a syringe to apply it.
No.
<Lubrication Point & Amount>
• Contact point between PF roller of the
front paper guide and hook.
(1 point, lubrication amount: 10mm)
2
• Contact point between paper eject roller of
the front paper guide and hook.
(2 points, lubrication amount: 2mm)
<Lubrication Type> G-26
<Lubrication Point>
• Contact point between the CR unit and the
upper frame.
<Lubrication Type> G-26
3
<Lubrication Amount>
• Range from the HP sensor installation
Supplier
point to the full width of the FFC guide
board: approximately 270 mm
EPSON
<Lubrication Point & Amount>
EPSON
• 1/4 of Spur gear, 73.6
EPSON
• Combination gear, 16, 21.6 installation
4
shaft: 1mm x 5mm
• 1/3 of Spur gear, 23.2
<Lubrication Type> G-26
<Lubrication Point>
Combination gear, 16, 40.8 of the left frame
Installation shaft
5
<Lubrication Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
Approximately 5 mm
Overview
Table 6-2. Lubrication Point
Lubrication Type/Point
• Lubricate the contact points
• Do not attach the grease to the
• Use a syringe to apply it.
• After lubrication, make sure that
• Use a syringe to apply it.
• Rotate gears after applying
• Use a syringe to apply it.
• Use a syringe to apply it.
Revision A
Remarks
between the hooks on the front
paper guide and each roller.
paper path.
the carriage moves smoothly.
grease to evenly distribute it.
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