Epson 8500 Printer User Manual


 
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To keep the printer in good condition, regularly clean the case exterior (using denatured alcohol) and vacuum
the mechanism’s interior to remove dust and paper debris. After cleaning the printer, check that it is
adequately lubricated, as described in Section 6.2, below. Before returning the printer to the customer,
inspect the springs and paper feed rollers and check that the printer operates properly.
0 Disconnect the printer from the external AC power source before performing maintenance. Do not
use thinner, trichloroathylene, or ketone-based solvents on the plastic components of the printer.
Note: ft is necessary to clean the carriage encoder be/t periodically. When this printer is returned
for service, clean the surface of catiage encoder belt
6.2 LUBRICATION AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION
EPSON recommends that the printer be lubricated at the points illustrated in Figures 6-2, 6-3, and 6-4 using
EPSON lubricants 02 and G26. These lubricants have been extensively tested and found to comply with
needs of the printer. Refer to Table 6-l for information on lubricants 02 and G26. Table 6-2 lists the
appropriate lubricant for each point. Make sure the parts to be lubricated are clean before applying lubricant.
Also avoid applying too much lubricant because it may damage related parts.
Adhesive application is necessary at the points indkxted in Table 6-3 when parts are disassembled or
replaced. EPSON recommends Neji Lock #2 (G) adhesive be applied to the points indicated in Figures 6-2,
6-3. and 64. Avoid allowing excess adhesive to overflow onto related parts.
Table 6-l. Recommended Lubricants
Type Name
Quantity Part No.
Availability
Grease G26
40 g B7026GQOOl E
Oil 02
40 cc
87102WO01
E
Adhesive Neji Lock #2 (G) 1000 g
8730200200
E
Note: E = EPSON exclusive product (not commercfally available)
II
0 Do not apply too much lubricant because it may create stains or cause the mechanism
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