EPSON Stylus COLOR C70/C80
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6.1.3 Lubrication and Adhesion
The types lubricants used in the Stylus Color C70/C80 are specified by SEIKO
EPSON. Lubricate the printer if necessary under the following conditions;
Oil has been wiped off during cleaning.
Printer has been disassembled/assembled.
Specific part(s) in the printer has been replaced.
For a specific feature of ink jet printers, an oil pad(s) must be lubricated with a special
care. Observe the instructions below and perform lubrication by strictly following the
specified lubricants type, amount, and the way to apply.
C A U T I O N
Never add oil to the currently used oil pad.
Be sure to supply
specified amount of oil will be absorbed, which damages the print
head.
Pay special attention in handling "O-12" so the print head is not
smeared with it.
Never apply oil directly to the carriage shaft guide.
Be sure to
remove the print head unit and the carriage unit before
replacing
the current oil pad with a new one and then supplying oil to the
new pad.
Accordingly, you need to perform any necessary head related
adjustment. (Refer to Chapter 5.)
C A U T I O N
When installing the carriage guide shaft after oiling the oil pad,
be sure to clean the shaft and perform the preliminary
lubrication before installing the shaft as described below:
1.
Using a dry cotton cloth, wipe off the oil on the carriage guide shaft
surface well to remove dirt completely.
2.
Using the dry cotton cloth, clean the inner surfaces of the metallic
bushings on the carriage unit through which the shaft is inserted. (To
remove iron pieces)
3.
Get a new oil pad and supply
"O-12" (0.5 cc)
into it.
4.
Using the oiled side of the pad, lubricate over the whole surface of
the carriage guide shaft well.
5.
Install another new oil pad to the specified position at the back of the
carriage.
6.
Supply specified amount of
"O-12"
to the installed oil pad and oil pad
rings.
Oil pad: 0.49 cc to 0.53 cc
Oil pad rings (2 points): each 0.13 cc to 0.16 cc
Make sure the printhead has been removed for this operation.
NOTE 1:
For precise oil control, use the smallest-diameter
syringe available. Also, never use the syringe without a
needle on it.
NOTE 2:
At this time, oil must be applied to the two oil pad rings
as well as to the oil pad.
Summary of Contents for Stylus Color C70
Page 1: ...EPSONStylusColorC70 C80 Color Inkjet Printer SEIJ01 004 SERVICE MANUAL ...
Page 5: ...Revision Status Revision Issued Date Description A July 31 2001 First Release ...
Page 9: ...C H A P T E R 1 PRODUCTDESCRIPTION ...
Page 35: ...C H A P T E R 2 OPERATINGPRINCIPLES ...
Page 60: ...C H A P T E R 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
Page 96: ...C H A P T E R 4 DISASSEMBLYANDASSEMBLY ...
Page 137: ...C H A P T E R 5 ADJUSTMENT ...
Page 169: ...C H A P T E R 6 MAINTENANCE ...
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