There are two carriage rods, rod A and rod B. Apply
grease to both rods using the grease kit supplied with the
printer.
The grease application tool varies depending on the rod
as shown below.
Carriage rod A
A
Carriage rod B
B
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U
“Precautions regarding maintenance” on page 59
Greasing procedure for carriage
rod A
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
the
#
button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
B
Use the
u
button to select
Other maintenance
,
and then press the
Z
button.
C
Use the
u
button to select
Grease Carriage Rod
,
and then press the
Z
button.
When
Grease kit is needed. Continue?
is
displayed. Make sure that you have a grease kit
ready to use.
D
Select
Yes
, and then press the
Z
button.
E
Insert the tab of the pad A (new) firmly into the
rectangular slot on the grease tool and fit the pad
to the tool as shown.
F
Open the front cover.
G
Hold the pad of the tool firmly against the back of
the carriage rod A, and then slide it smoothly
from the right end to the left end to wipe off stains
on the rod.
Repeat this action four times.
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