Star Micronics LC-8521, Technical Manual

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2. Lubrication
Lubrication is very important to maintain optimum performance and to prevent trouble.
2-1. Lubricant
The type of lubricant greatly affects the performance and durability of the printer, especially in a low temperature
environment. We recommend use of the grease and lubrication oils listed below for this printer
Type of oil Product name Maker
Grease MOLYKOTE EM-30L DOW CORNING ASIA LTD
Lubricant Mobil 1 Mobil oil
2-2. Lubricating Method
When lubrication is carried out in assembly and disassembly, wash parts well to remove dust and dirt before lubrication.
Lubrication must be carried out regularly once every 6 months or after 1 million lines have been printed. Lubrication is
necessary irrespective of the regular lubrication whenever lubricant becomes deficient after cleaning or whenever parts
have been disassembled or replaced.
2-3. Lubricated Areas
NO. LubricationProduct Name
[1]
Rubbing surfaces of Rear angle assy EM - 30L
[2]
Rubbing surfaces of Carrige stay Mobill
[3]
Rubbing surfaces of Change plate assy and Roller holder EM - 30L
[4] Rubbing surfaces of Platen assy and Bushing EM - 30L
[5] Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed roller unit and Bushing EM - 30L
[6]
Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed roller unit and Change lever EM - 30L
[7]
Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed roller shaft and Release spring EM - 30L
[8]
Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed roller shaft and Roller holder EM - 30L
[9] Rubbing surfaces of Timing pulley and Shaft EM - 30L
[10] Rubbing surfaces of Pulley cap and Stop ring EM - 30L
[11]
Rubbing surfaces of Idler gear , gear and shaft EM - 30L
[12]
Rubbing surfaces of Rear release arm EM - 30L
[13]
Rubbing surfaces of Front release arm EM - 30L
[14] Rubbing surfaces of Adjust rever holder and Shaft EM - 30L
[15] Rubbing surfaces of Tractor clutich lever F and Shaft EM - 30L
[16]
Rubbing surfaces of Release lever and Index lever EM - 30L
[17]
Rubbing surfaces of Gear and Shaft EM - 30L
[18]
Rubbing surfaces of Tractor clutich lever R and Shaft EM - 30L
[19] Rubbing surfaces of Felt Mobill
[20] Rubbing surfaces of Rear roller, Bushing and Roller shaft EM - 30L
[21]
Rubbing surfaces of Gear cover and Shaft EM - 30L
[22]
Rubbing surfaces of Idler assy and Gear cover EM - 30L
[23]
Rubbing surfaces of Ribbn casette gear and Gear cover EM - 30L
[24] Rubbing surfaces of Tractor shaft and Tractor frame L,R EM - 30L
[25] Rubbing surface of PF roller shaft and Bushing EM - 30L
[26] Rubbing surface of Gear and shaft EM - 30L