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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 envi­
ronment. We recommend use of the grease listed below for this printer.
Type of oil Product name Maker
Grease Molykote EM-30L Dow Corning Corporation
Oil Mobil 1 Mobil Oil Co., Ltd.
2-2. Lubricating Method
When lubrication is carried out in assembly and disassembly, wash parts well to remove dust and dirt before lubrication.
If lubrication is removed when cleaning, or if parts have been disassembled or replaced, always re-lubricate them.
Run the sliding parts after lubricating to allow the lubrication to be evenly distributed.
2-3. Lubricated Areas
Refer to Fig. 2-4.
No. Lubricating Point Grease/Oil
1
Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Platen holder EM-30L
2
Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Base Frame Unit EM-30L
3
Rubbing surfaces of Gear shaft and Gear 36 x 56 x 0.5 EM-30L
4
Rubbing surfaces of Gear shaft and Gear 18 x 0.7 - 58 x0.5 EM-30L
5
Cut surfaces of Paper guide Mobil 1
Notes : Use a brush or cotton swab to lubricate the cut surface (
5
) of the paper guide.
Make sure it does not soil paper that passes through.
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