Epson M4X11 Printer User Manual


 
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.
Figure 6-1 shows the lubrication 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 Lubricants
Type Name Quantity Part No. Availability
Oil
O-11 40 cc 1031220 E
G-36 40 gm B703600001 E
Adhesive NEJI LOCK #2 (G) 1000 g B730200200 E
Note: E = EPSON Exclusive product (not commercially available)
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Ref. No. Lubrication Point Name/Quantity
(1) Oil pad on the carriage O-11(0.2 cc)
(2) Pick up roller hole on the Pump unit G-36 (1-3 mg)
(3) Both sides of the platen unit G-36 (1-3 mg)
(4) Pump transmission gear (Black color) G-36 (1-3 mg)
(5) Clutch mechanism (Between PF and pump) G-36 (1-3 mg)
(6) Left shaft on the paper feed roller unit G-36 (1-3 mg)
(7) E-ring on the paper feed roller unit (Right side) G-36 (1-3 mg)
(8) Pump transmission gear surface G-36 (1-3 mg)
(9) Rail surface on the paper select lever G-36 (1-3 mg)
Table 6-3. Adhesive Points
Ref. No. Adhesive Point Name/Quantity
(1) A part of timing belt securing 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.
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