Epson LQ-1070+, Service Manual

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6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance includes regular cleaning of the case exterior (using denatured alcohol), as well
as occasional vacuuming of the mechanism’s interior to remove dust and paper debris. After cleaning
the unit, check that it is adequately lubricated (as described in Section 6.2, below). Before returning
the printer to the customer, inspect the springs, paper-feed rollers, and basic operation.
Disconnect the printer from the external AC power source before performing maintenance. Do not
use thinner, or ketone-based solvents on the plastic components of the printer.
6.2 LUBRICATION AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION
EPSON recommends that the printer be lubricated at the points illustrated in Figure 6-2. Table 6-2 lists
each point together with its recommended lubricant. The three recommended lubricants are EPSON
O-2, G-20, and G-26, all of which
of this printer. 6-1 provides
that the surface to be lubricated is
parts.
have been tested extensively and found to comply with the needs
details about these lubricants.) Before applying a lubricant, be sure
clean. Do not apply too much lubricant, as this may damage related
Adhesive application is necessary at the point described in Table 6-3. Figure 6-1 indicates the point
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at which adhesive must be applied following disassembly or replacement. EPSON recommends that
lock #2 (G) adhesive be applied to the point illustrated. Avoid overflow to adjacent parts.
Table 6-1. Lubricants and Adhesive
Type Name
Quantity
Availability Part No.
Oil o-2 40 cc
E B7 10200001
Grease G-20
40 gm E B702000001
Grease G-26
40 gm E B702600001
Adhesive
lock #2 (G) gm E B 7 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 0
E: EPSON-exclusive product
6-1