FX-2180 Service Manual Maintenance
Rev. A
6-1
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance includes regular cleaning of the exterior case using
denatured alcohol, as well as occasional vacuuming of the mechanism
interior to remove dust and paper debris. After cleaning the unit, check that
it is adequately lubricated, as described in Section 6.2, below. Before
returning the printer to the customer, inspect springs, paper-feed rollers and
basic operation.
WARNING
Disconnect the printer from the external AC power
source before maintenance.
CAUTION
Do not use thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone-
based solvents on the plastic components of the
printer.
6.2 APPLYING LUBRICATION
EPSON recommends the printer be lubricated at the points illustrated in
Figure 6-1. Table 6-1 lists each point along with its recommended lubricants
are EPSON G-26 and O-2, which have been tested extensively and found to
comply with the needs of this printer. (Table 6-1 provides details about these
lubrications.) Before applying a lubricant, be sure the surface to be
lubricated is clean. Do not apply too much, as this may damage nearly parts.
Table 6-1. Lubricants
Type Name Quantity Availability Part No.
Grease G-26 40g EPSON B702600001
Oil O-2 40cc EPSON B710200001
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Ref. No. Lubrication Points Quantity Lubricant
1 Cam surface on spur gear
(34.5mm)
2mm width,
halfway
G-26
2 The platen gap adjustment
slots on the right frame.
2mm width,
from the top
slot to the 3
rd
from the bottom
G-26
3 The shaft end of drive roller
assembly and the cutout
section on the left frame.
About ½ the
size of a grain
of rice
G-26
4 Oil pad half of the pad O-2
5 RD planetary shaft and
planetary lever leaf spring
About ½ the
size of a grain
of rice
G-26
6 RD housing
• Side of shafts : 3 points
• Inside hole : 1 point
About ½ the
size of a grain
of rice
G-26
7 RD assembly
• Gear teeth : 5 points
About ½ the
size of a grain
of rice
G-26
8 The side of shaft in RD
Ratchet
About the size
of a grain of
rice
G-26
9 10 contact points of Paper
Guide and Release Shaft
About the size
of a grain of
rice
G-26
Note : Lubrication must be applied during the re-assembly process.
For lubrication points, refer to the following figures;
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