Epson LQ-510 - Preventive Maintenance for the Cut-Sheet Feeder; Cleaning; Lubrication

REV.-A
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
3.3.4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE CUT-SHEET FEEDER
The C80612 cut-sheet feeder is well designed and requires only a minimum of preventive maintenance, as
follows:
0 General cleaning of the device.
l Checking the mechanical functions.
3.3.4.1 Cleaning
0 Brush off all paper dust.
0 Check the surfaces of the paper-loading and paper-ejecting rollers.
NOTE: If one of the paper-loading rollers is damaged, or if wear is uneven, both rollers must be replaced.
WARNING
Regularly check the shafts of the paper-loading and paper-ejecting rollers. If the printer fails to move
the paper, open the right side cover and check the gear wheels for wear or damage.
3.3.4.2 Lubrication
Epson recommends that the points indicated in Figures 3-11 and 3-12 be lubricated with Epson O-3 and
G-14 (see Table 3-8). These lubricants have been thoroughly tested and have been found to comply fully
with the needs of the cut-sheet feeder.
Table 3-8. Lubricants
Type
Designation Capacity
Availability
Part No.
Oil
O-3
40 cc
E
B710300001
Grease G-14
40 g
E
B701400001
E: Epson-exclusive product
Lubricate the paper support shaft and the paper holder shaft using a cloth moistened with O-3.
Left
c T4
Right
Paper Support
Paper Support Shaft
or
Paper Holder Shaft
Paper Support
LQ-510 3-15
Figure 3-11. Lubrication Points (1)