Epson Stylus 800, Stylus 1000 Service Manual 6

Chapter 6

Maintenance

6.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................6-1

6.2. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................6-1

6.2.1. Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 6-1

6.2.2. Lubrication............................................................................................................................. 6-2

6.2.2.1. Recommended Lubricants .......................................................................................6-2

6.2.2.2. Lubrication Points and Amounts...............................................................................6-2

6.2.3. Ink Drain Pad Replacement .................................................................................................. 6-4

6.2.4. Head Cleaning........................................................................................................................ 6-7

Maintenance

6.1 General Description

In order to keep the printer in the optimum condition, it is essential to perform several types of maintenance on a regular basis. The maintenance includes cleaning, lubrication, ink drain pad replacement, and printhead cleaning. The cleaning is to wiping off the dirt and dust on the outer cas es using denatured alcohol as well as vacuuming debris and dust accumulated in the printer. A printer generally consists of numbers of gears engaged. Therefore it is important to check if the gears are adequately lubricated. In addition to the above mentioned maintenance, this printer, an ink-jet printer, needs an occasional ink pad replacement and printhead cleaning when necessary. This chapter gives information on when and how to maintain the printer.

WARNING

Be sure to unplug the AC power cable before disassembling and assembling the printer.

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Be careful not to get ink in your eyes. In case ink gets in your eyes, wash it away with fresh water and see a doctor.

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Follow the instructions below when handling the lithium battery installed on the C202 MAIN board.

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Keep the battery away from any metal materials.

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Ensure to mount the battery in the right direction.

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Do not heat up or burn the battery.

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Once the ink cartridge is removed fr om the ink cartridge holder for servic ing, replace it with a new one before returning to the customer.

6.2 Maintenance

6.2.1 Cleaning

To obtain the optimum condition of this printer, it is indispensable to keep it clean by removing dus t and dirt not only on the outer case but inside the printer. Accumulated dust and debris may cause a printer malfunction. Ther ef ore be s ur e to clean the pr inter, specially inside, whenever you get a chance. Read the “CAUTION” below before any cleaning operation.

CAUTION

Never apply thinner, trichloroethilene, and toner-based solvents to any plastic parts. It may deform

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or degenerate plastic or rubber parts.

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Do not use a hard brush for cleaning so as cases won’t be damaged.

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Be careful not to damage any interior parts when cleaning inside the printer.

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If you need to remove the ink remaining on the PF roller, apply alcohol absorbed in the soft cloth. It is, however, required that the PF roller be serviced with a care, since it is coated with powdery material, which might be peeled by impact.

Rev. A

6-1

EPSON Stylus

&2/25

800

6.2.2 Lubrication

The lubricants has to be applied to the specif ied points of the printer. The specified lubrication points and EPSON recommended lubricants are listed in Table 6-1. The recommended lubricants, G-26 and O-8, have been tested and found the most applicable to this printer m ec hanism s. It is also requir ed to apply an adequate amount of lubricant since excessive application may damage nearby parts. (Refer to Table 6-2.)

CAUTION

Make sure there is no stain on the surface to be lubricated before lubricating.

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When applying O-8, use the provided container and be sure not to leave any oil after use.

6.2.2.1 Recommended Lubricants

Table 6-1 lists the recommended lubricants. You can order the listed grease and oil thorough the usual servicing parts department.

Table 6- 1. Recommended Lubricants

Type Product name Content Part Code Applicability

Grease G-26 40 mg B702600001 EPSON-exclusive product

Oil O-8 40 mg 1019753 EPSON-exclusive product

6.2.2.2 Lubrication Points and Amounts

Table 6-2 shows the lubrication points along with the adequate quantity. The listed lubrication points are precisely illustrated on Page 6-3, 6-4 and 6-5 respectively.

Table 6- 2. Lubrication Points and Application

Reference

No.

1 Points where paper guide (front) and

paper eject roller shaft engage. 2 Illustrated point in the cam 3 Both edges of the pump reduction shaft

and pump drive shaft 4 Cutouts on the upper frame, where the

platen gap lever switches 5 Illustrated side of the oil pad 0.6 cc O-8 6 Illustrated points where the hopper

assembly and right/left hopper release

levers contact. 7 Illustrated range on the upper frame

(front side) 8 Illustrated range on the upper frame (rear

side) 9 Illustrated range on the carriage guide

shaft

10 Contact point of the upper frame and

bushing on the right end of the PF roller

shaft.

Lubrication Points Quantity Lubricant

1 mm × 1 mm dot 1 mm × 2 mm dot

1 mm × 2 mm dot (for each)

1 mm × 3 mm dot

1 mm × 2 mm dot

1 mm × 1 mm × Wipe the specified part

once in the both diections with a cloth with the oil O-8 absorbed. Then wipe again to remove surplus oil with a dry cloth.

1 mm × Wipe if extruded.

2 cm dot 6 cm dot

2 mm dot

G-26 G-26

G-26

G-26 G-26

O-8

G-26

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