6.3 Lubrication
6.3.1 Printer Mechanism
The type and amount of oil and grease used to lubricated 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.
n Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual.
Use of different types of lubricant can damage the printer and the
components.
n Never apply a 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 Points
No. Standard Remarks
See
page
1
<Lubrication Point>
Contact between “ROLLER, PF” and
“PAPER GUIDE, REAR”
Do not put grease around the paper path.
Use a syringe to apply it.
Apply grease while rotating “GEAR,
73.6”.
137
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
A half turn of “ROLLER, PF”
2
<Lubrication Point>
Contact points between “PAPER
GUIDE, FRONT” and each roller:
“ROLLER, PF” (1 point)
“ROLLER, EXIT” (2 points)
Lubricate the contact points between the
hooks on “PAPER GUIDE, FRONT”
and each roller.
Avoid applying grease around the paper
path.
Use a syringe to apply it.
137
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
10-mm long
2-mm long
3
<Lubrication Point>
Contact points between the carriage
assembly and “FRAME, UPPER”
Verify that the carriage moves smoothly
after lubricating it.
Use a syringe to apply it.
138
<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
Range from the HP sensor installation
point to the point where “GUIDE
PLATE, CABLE” is attached.
4
<Lubrication Point>
Gears:
“GEAR, 73.6”
“COMBINATION GEAR, 8, 14.4”
“GEAR, 23.2”
Rotate the gears after applying grease to
evenly distribute it.
Use a syringe to apply it.
138<Lubricant Type> G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
1/4 of gear tooth
1/3 of gear tooth
1/3 of gear tooth
1/3 of gear tooth
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points (continued)
No. Standard Remarks
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