Epson SEIJ98006 manual Lubrication and Adhesion, Pay special attention in handling “O8” so the

EPSON Stylus Color 900 Revision C

6.2 Lubrication and Adhesion

The types lubricants used in the Stylus Color 900 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.

￿Never add oil to the currently used oil pad. Be sure to

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supply specified amount of oil to a new oil pad. Otherwise, too much oil will be absorbed, which damages the printhead.

Pay special attention in handling “O8” so the

￿printhead is not smeared with it.

Never apply oil directly to the carriage shaft guide. Be sure to remove the printhead 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.)

￿When installing the carriage guide shaft after oiling

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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 “O8” (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 “O8” (0.7 cc to 0.75

cc)to the installed oil pad. Make sure the printhead has been removed for this operation.

NOTE:For precise oil control, use the smallest- diameter syringe available. Also, never use the syringe without a needle on it.

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