6.1.3 Lubrication and Adhesives
The printer must be lubricated properly when it is disassembled for component replacement, or if mechanical
noise exceeds a certain level. EPSON recommends only the lubricants listed in table below for this printer.
They have been tested extensively and found to comply with the requirements of this printer mechanism.
Figure6-1 shows thelubrication points.
❏Use onlyO-11 oil when lubricationg the carriage guide shaft. If you lubricate with another oil, it
could permanently damage the print head unit.
Table 6-1. Recommended LubricantsType Name Quantity Part No. Availability
Oil O-11 40 cc 1031220 E
G-36 40 gm B703600001 E
Adhesive NEJILOCK #2 (G) 1000g B730200200 E
Note: E = EPSON Exclusive product (not commercially available)
Table 6-2. Lubrication PointsRef. No. Lubrication Point Name/Quantity
(1) Oilpad on the carriage O-11(0.2 cc)
(2) Pickup roller hole on the Pump unit G-36 (1-3 mg)
(3) Bothsides of the platen unit G-36 (1-3 mg)
(4) Pumptransmission gear (Black color) G-36 (1-3 mg)
(5) Clutch mechanism (BetweenPF and pump) G-36 (1-3 mg)
(6) Leftshaft on the paper feed roller unit G-36 (1-3 mg)
(7) E-ring on the paperfeed roller unit (Right side) G-36 (1-3 mg)
(8) Pumptransmission gear surface G-36 (1-3 mg)
(9) Rail surface on the paper selectlever G-36 (1-3 mg)
Table 6-3. Adhesive PointsRef. No. Adhesive Point Name/Quantity
(1) A part of timing beltsecuring on the carraige unit #2 (G) (1-3 mg)
❏Do not apply too much lubricant. Too much lubrication may stain the printer or cause a
malfunction of the mechanism.
❏Apply lubrication on only listed points above. Lubrication for the other points may cause
damage to the mechanism.
Epson Stylus Color200 /Epson Stylus 200 Maintenance
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