Service manual

Stylus C41/42/43/44 series Revision B

Maintenance Overview 56

4.1.3 Lubrication

The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and

durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type

and amount of grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the

results of internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and

amount of grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing.

CAUTION

T Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this

manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the

component or give bad influence on the printer function.

T Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this

manual.

Table 4-1. Specified Lubricants

Type Name EPSON Code Supplier

Grease G-46 1039172 EPSON

Grease G-58 1082176 EPSON

Table 4-2. Lubrication Type/Point

No. Lubrication Type/Point Remarks

• Specified area on the Main frame. Refer to

Figure 4-1, "Lubrication point 1".

•G-58

• 100mg x 4 points

• Use a brush to apply it.

• After lubrication, move the CR

unit left or right and smooth out

the grease on the Front frame.

• Specified area on the Front frame. Refer to

Figure 4-2, "Lubrication point 2".

•G-58

• F1mm x 200mm

• Use a syringe to apply it.

• After lubrication, move the CR

unit left or right and smooth out

the grease on the Front frame.

• Specified area on the Paper eject roller.

Refer to Figure 4-3, "Lubrication point 3".

•G-46

• F1mm x 1mm x 9points

• Use a syringe to apply it.

• After lubrication, turn the Paper

eject roller and smooth out the

grease on the Paper eject roller.

Table 4-2. Lubrication Type/Point

No. Lubrication Type/Point Remarks