Service manual

EPSON LX-300+ Revision A
Maintenance Maintenance 89
6.1 Maintenance
Appropriate maintenance is necessary to keep the printer in the best
condition and prevent from troubles.
6.1.1 Cleaning
Use neutral detergent or diluted alcohol to clean the dirt on the outside.
Vacuum dust or a small piece of papers inside the printer.
6.1.2 Lubrication
The lubrication point of LX-300+ is as shown in the following table. Refer to
the table for the type and the amount of oil to be used for each point. Oil and
grease have a great affect on the performance of the product, especially on
the durability and the performance at the lower temperature. EPSON
determines what kind of and how much of oil to be applied based on the
various information and analysis.
NOTE: Lubrication must be applied during the re-assembly process.
For lubrication points, refer to the following figures.
W ARNING
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When performing the maintenance, remove the AC cable
from the AC socket.
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Never touch the printhead right after printing, as it is
highly heated.
CAUTION
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Never use thinner, tricren, or ketone solvent, as it may
deform or deteriorate the plastic parts or rubber parts.
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Use the specified amount of the specified oil.
Table 6-1. Lubricants
Type Name Quantity Availability Part No.
Grease G-26 40g EPSON B702600001
Oil O-2 40cc EPSON B710200001
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Fig. Lubrication Points Lubricant Quantity
6-1
3 shafts and 2 bosses of the left frame G-26 1/2 grain of rice
Shaft of RD ratchet G-26 1 grain of rice
6-2 Teeth of Gears at the left frame G-26 1/2 grain of rice
6-3 3 places on the 3 shafts of the right frame G-26 1 grain of rice
6-4
2 places on inside of cam at slope surface of
the release lever
G-26 1 grain of rice
6-5
Shaft of the PF roller drive and the rear
driven PF roller.
G-26 1/2 grain of rice
6-6 Paper guide from the back side at 4 places G-26 1 grain of rice
6-7
Hole of the right tractor assy frame faces to
the tractor assy guide shaft and the left TR
frame.
G-26 1/2 grain of rice
6-8 Oil pad O-2 0.28-0.32cc
6-9
Touching parts of the 2 sides of the base
frame.
G-26 40mm x 2 places
6-10
2 touching position with the CR motor
assembly from the inside of the base frame.
G-26
1/2 grain of rice
x 2
6-11
Installing shaft of the combination gear,
17.5, 27 of the right frame.
G-26 1/2 grain of rice
6-12
Touching position of the grounding platen
spring with platen shaft.
G-26 1 grain of rice
Spur gear 34 G-26 10mm