Adjustments, Maintenance, and Lubrication

Preventive Maintenance

No preventive maintenance is required other than occasionally vacuuming the printer mechanism to remove dust and paper debris and regularly cleaning the case exterior with denatured alcohol. After cleaning the unit, check that it is properly lubricated as described under Lubrication, below. Also inspect the springs and rollers to see that they are operating properly.

Disconnect the printer from the external AC power source before performing maintenance

Lubrication

Epson recommends that the printer be lubricated at the points shown in Figure 5-2. Table 5-2 lists each lubrication point and its recommended lubricant. All the lubricants have been tested extensively and found to comply with the requirements of this printer. Table 5-1 describes the lubricants.

Before applying lubricant, be sure to clean the surface to be lubricated. Do not apply too much lubricant, or it may affect related parts.

Table 5-l. Lubricants

Lubricant

Type

Quantity

Availability

Part No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease

G-26

40 mg

E

B702800001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil

o-2

40 cc

E

8703700001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Epson FX-870/1170

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