Epson Stylus Color 440 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus COLOR 440, 640, and 740 Chapter 6 Maintenance
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6.3 Lubrication
EPSON has carefull
y
determined the best t
y
pes of oil and
g
rease to use
when lubricatin
g
the printer, as well as the optimal
q
uantities to appl
y
.
Therefore, follow the instructions and specifications below when
lubricatin
g
the printer.
CAUTION
 Never use lubricants other than those specified in
Table 6-1. Using other types of lubricants can
damage the printer.
 Never apply more lubricant than specified in this
manual. Applying too much lubricant can damage
nearby printer parts.
 Make sure all surfaces are clean before lubricating
them.
Table 6-1. Specified Lubricants
Type Name EPSON Part Code Supplier
Grease G-26 B702600001 EPSON
Oil O-12 1038991 EPSON
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Figure
and
Callout
No.
Lubrication Points, Type, and
Amount
Remarks
Fig 6-2,
#1
Lubrication Point:
where the PF
roller and rear paper guide come into
contact

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

Apply the grease while rotating
gear 67.2.

Do not get grease into the paper
path.
Lubricant Type:
G-26
Lubrication Amount:
apply to a half-
turn of the PF roller
Fig 6-2,
#2
Lubrication Point:
where the platen
comes into contact with the following
rollers:
1. Paper feed roller (1 contact point)
2. Paper eject roller (2 contact points)

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

Apply the grease to the platen
hooks where they come into
contact with each roller.

Do not get grease into the paper
path.
Lubricant Type:
G-26
Lubrication Amount:
1. An area about 3/8 inch (10 mm)
long on the paper feed roller
2. 2 points 1/16 inch (2 mm) long on
the paper eject roller
Fig 6-3,
#3
Lubrication Point:
along the top
frame where the carriage comes into
contact with it

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

After applying the grease, make
sure the carriage moves smoothly.
Lubricant Type:
G-26
Lubrication Amount:
a small
amount of grease along the whole
length of the top frame
Fig 6-4,
#4
Lubrication Point:
the teeth of the
following gears:
1. Gear 67.2
2. Gear 23.2
3. Combination gear 8,14.4

Use a syringe to apply the grease.

After you apply the grease, rotate
the gears to distribute it evenly.
Lubricant Type:
G-26
Lubrication Amount:
1. Apply to 1/4 of the gear’s teeth
2. Apply to 1/3 of the gear’s teeth
3. Apply to 1/3 of the gear’s teeth
Fig 6-4,
#5
Lubrication Point:
the mounting
shaft of gear 16,40.8

Use a syringe to apply the grease.
Lubricant Type:
G-26
Lubrication Amount:
an area
approximately 3/16 inch (5 mm) long
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points (continued)
Figure
and
Callout
No.
Lubrication Points, Type, and
Amount
Remarks

Epson Stylus Color 440 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	Stylus Color 440
Category	Printer
Language	English