Star Micronics TSP800 Series, Technical Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
2. Lubrication
Lubrication is extremely important for preserving the original performance of the printer over a long period of time.
2-1. Type of oil
The type of oil used has a major influence on the performance and durability of the printer.You should pay particular
attention to the cold temperature properties of the oil. We recommend use of the grease and lubrication oils listed below
for this printer.
Type of oil Product name Manufacturer
Grease Molykote EM-30L Dow Corning Corp.
2-2. Lubrication method
When lubricating during disassembly or assembly operations, be sure to wash and clean the equipment well prior to
lubrication to remove dirt and dust.
Lubricate the equipment at regular intervals of six months or after every one million lines. Be sure to lubricate equipment
after disassembling or replacing parts when oil has been removed by cleaning.
2-3. Lubrication locations
Lubrication locations Type of oil
1
Rubbing surface of Shaft B and Frame Molykote EM-30L
2
Rubbing surface of Case stopper and Screw Molykote EM-30L
3
Rubbing surface of Gear 24
×
0.7 - 55
×
0.5 and Frame shaft Molykote EM-30L
4
Rubbing surface of Gear 40
×
0.5 and Freme shaft Molykote EM-30L
5
Rubbing surface of Cover B assy and Lock lever Molykote EM-30L
6
Rubbing surface of Lock lever and Cover open lever Molykote EM-30L
7
Rubbing surface of Release plate and Cover B assy Molykote EM-30L
8
Rubbing surface of Release plate and Lock plate Molykote EM-30L
9
Rubbing surface of Lock plate and Cover B assy Molykote EM-30L
0
Rubbing surface of Lock plate and Lock plate spring Molykote EM-30L