EPSON Stylus COLOR 860/1160 Revision C
Maintenance Overview 152
6.1.3 Lubrication
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 and grease to the specified part of
the printer mechanism during servicing.
CAUTION
n Never use oil and grease other than those specified in this
manual. Use of different types of lubricant can damage the
printer and its components.
n Never apply larger amount of lubricant than specified in
this manual.
Table 6-1. Specified Lubricants
Type Name EPSON Code Supplier
Grease G-26 B702600001 EPSON
Oil O-12 1038991 EPSON
Table 6-2. Lubrication Point
No. Standard Remarks
1
<Lubrication Point>
Inside of “BUSHING, 12, RIGHT”
See p. 151.
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
Take a 3mm-diameter ball and apply it
evenly to the inside of the bushing.
2
<Lubrication Point.>
“HOLDER, PULLEY, DRIVEN”
See p. 151
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
φ 1 x 3mm (4 places)
3
<Lubrication Point>
Inside of “BUSHING, 12, LEFT”
Use a brush to apply grease.
See p. 151
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
Take a 3mm-diameter ball and apply it
evenly to the inside of the bushing.
4
<Lubrication Point>
Inside of “BUSHING, 6” (2 bushings)
Use a brush to apply grease.
See p. 151.
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
Take a 1mm-diameter ball and appy it
evenly to the inside of the bushing.
5
<Lubrication Point>
Flat surface of “PULLEY, DRIVEN”
See p. 152.<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
φ 1 x 1mm (2 places)