EPSON Stylus COLOR 860/1160 Revision C
Maintenance Overview 154
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<Lubrication Point>
Oil pad in the carriage assembly
Lubricate the oil pad only when:
• Replacing the carriage assembly
• Replacing the oil pad
Use a precise syringe to apply oil.  If 
you accidentally apply too much oil 
to the oil pad, throw the pad away 
and take a new one again.
Leave the pad for a while to wait 
until oil is evenly infiltrated, then 
install it on the carriage assembly.
<Lubricant Type> O-12
<Lubrication Amount>
0.72 ~ 0.77cc (0.65 ~ 0.69g)
Note:
This is the amount to be applied to a 
new oil pad.
16
<Lubrication Point>
Shaft for “FRAME, LEFT”
See p. 154.<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
φ 1 x 5mm
17
<Lubrication Point>
Inside of the right hole of “FRAME, 
ASF; B”
Use a brush to apply grease.
See p. 154.
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
φ 1 x 1mm
Apply grease evenly to the inside of the 
hole.
18
<Lubrication Point>
Left and right edges of “HOPPER 
ASSEMBLY; C”
Use a brush to apply grease.
See p. 154.<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
2mm-diameter ball
Table 6-2.  Lubrication Point  (continued)
No. Standard Remarks
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<Lubrication Point>
“GUIDE PLATE, CR” (the part where 
the carriage slides on.)
See p.155.
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
φ 1 x approx. 270mm
Table 6-2.  Lubrication Point  (continued)
No. Standard Remarks