Lubrication - Epson Stylus C58 Service Manual

Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21

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.
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this
C A U T I O N
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 grease than specified in this
manual.
Type Name
Grease
Grease
Grease
MAINTENANCE
EPSON code Supplier
G-71 1304682
G-58 1432035
G-74 1409257
Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
Blade B (Round side UP)
Lubrication Points (Side view)
Blade B
EPSON
EPSON
EPSON
Blade B (V-shape side UP)
Lubrication Points (Side view)
Blade B
Overview
<Lubrication Point>
Blade A, Blade B of LD Roller
<Lubrication Type>
G-71
<Lubrication Amount>
φ
1mm x along edges (L)
LD Roller (Round side UP)
<Remarks>
Use an injector to apply G-71.
Blade A (Flat side UP)
• G-71 must not be adhered to
other parts.
• Rub off excess G-71 with a
cotton bud if necessary.
Blade A
Figure 6-4. Lubrication on LD Roller (1)
<Lubrication Point>
Blade A, Blade B of LD Roller
<Lubrication Type>
G-71
<Lubrication Amount>
φ
1mm x along edges (L)
LD Roller (Flat side UP) <Remarks>
Use an injector to apply G-71.
• G-71 must not be adhered to
Blade A (Round side UP)
other parts.
• Rub off excess G-71 with a
cotton bud if necessary.
Blade A
Figure 6-5. Lubrication on LD Roller (2)
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