Epson R2000 Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE 

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Confidential6.1  OverviewThis section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.6.1.1  CleaningThis printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning. Therefore, 
when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts and perform 
appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable.
Housing
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water and wipe off any dirt. If the Housings 
are stained...

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Confidential6.1.2.2  Maintenance RequestWaste ink is discharged to Waste Ink Pads via the Cap Unit. The printer has counter 
function that counts how much waste ink is held in the Waste Ink Pads and stores the 
value in the EEPROM as Protection Counter A  and Protection Counter B (home 
and non-home side). When the counter reaches the predetermined upper limit, the 
printer causes the Maintenance Request error to indicate that the...

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Confidential6.1.3  LubricationThe lubrication used for the components of the printer has been decided on based on 
evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, the specified amount and places of 
lubrication given in this section should be strictly observed.
Figure 6-1. Lubrication (1)
Figure 6-2. Lubrication (2)
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this 
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Figure 6-3. Lubrication (3)
Figure 6-4. Lubrication (4)Figure 6-5. Lubrication (5)
Figure 6-6. Lubrication (6)

Contact point of the CR Scale 
Mounting Plate (Left/Right) and the 
Main Frame

G-26

Apply evenly.

Apply with a brush.

Contact point of the Main Frame and 
the CR the Scale Mounting Plate 
(Left/Right)

G-26

A little at 4 points

Apply with a brush.
Left Side
Right SideLeft SideRight Side

Bushings of the...

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Figure 6-7. Lubrication (7)
Figure 6-8. Lubrication (8)
Figure 6-9. Lubrication (9)Figure 6-10. Lubrication (10)
Figure 6-11. Lubrication (11)

Contact point of the rear side of CR 
Guide Plate and the slider of the 
Carriage Unit

G-71

150 ± 50mg

Apply with a brush.

The Driven Pulley Holder

G-26
1mm x 2mm x 4 points

Apply with a syringe.
(Pin Head: 
1mm)

Contact point of the Driven Release 
FLAG and the Upper...

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Figure 6-12. Lubrication (12)
Figure 6-13. Lubrication (13)
6.1.3.1  Lubrication of Carriage Shaft1. Fit the Carriage Unit onto the Carriage Shaft, and move it to the center of the 
Shaft.
2. Using a syringe, lubricate the holes (2 places) at both ends of the Carriage Unit 
rear side with grease.
Figure 6-14. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (1)

1. Left side of the PF Roller Shaft 
(Left of the E-Ring)
2. Mounting...

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Confidential3. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft clockwise and 
counterclockwise, move the Carriage Unit to spread the grease evenly.
Figure 6-15. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (2)
4. Move the Carriage Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft viewing the Unit 
from the rear, and lubricate grease with the syringe at the point shown in Figure 
6-16.
Figure 6-16. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (3)5. Hold...

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Confidential7. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage 
Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly.
Figure 6-18. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (5)
8. Repeat Step 4 ~ 7. 

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