EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance
6-1
6.1 Preventive Maintenance
To keep the printer operating properly, regularly clean the exterior case
using denatured alcohol and also vacuum the inside of the printer to
remove any dust and paper debris.
After you clean the printer, check that it is adequately lubricated as
described in the next section. Before returning the printer to the customer,
inspect the springs and paper feed rollers, and check the basic operation of
the printer.
WARNING
Disconnect the printer from the external AC power
source before you perform any maintenance
procedures.
CAUTION
Do not use thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone-
based solvents on the plastic components of the
printer.
6.2 Lubrication
Table 6-1 provides information about the recommended lubricants. These
lubricants are EPSON G-26 and O-2, which have been tested extensively
and found to comply with the needs of the printer.
EPSON recommends the printer be lubricated at the points illustrated in
Figures 6-1 and 6-2. Table 6-2 lists each lubrication point along with the
lubricant and amount recommended for that point.
Before applying a lubricant, be sure the surface to be lubricated is clean.
Do not apply too much lubricant, because this may damage nearby printer
parts.
Table 6-1. Lubricants
Type Name Quantity Availability Part Number
Grease G-26 40 g EPSON B702600001
Oil O-2 40 cc EPSON B710200001
