Epson ME100, Service Manual

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EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A
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6.1.3 Lubrication
The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type
and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the
results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and
amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing.
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Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
Figure 6-4. Lubrication
Figure 6-5. Lubrication
C A U T I O N
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Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual.
Use of different types of grease may damage the component or
give bad influence on the printer function.
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Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this
manual.
Table 6-1. Specified lubricants
Type Name EPSON code Supplier
Grease G-58 1082176 EPSON
Grease TC-551 TBD EPSON
Grease UD-321 TBD EPSON
<Lubrication Point>
Contact point of each Scanner
Motor gear
<Lubrication Type>
TC-551
<Lubrication Amount>
0.3 ~ 0.5mg x 2 points
<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply it
<Lubrication Point>
Both sides of Driven Holder
<Lubrication Type>
TC-551
<Lubrication Amount>
φ
1mm x 2 points
<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply it
Scanner Motor
pinion gear
Driven Holder