Lubrication; Lubricant; Lubricating Method; Lubricated Areas - Star Micronics TUP900 Series Technical Manual

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 listed below for this printer.
Type of oil
Grease

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.
1
Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Platen holder
2
Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Base Frame Unit
3
Rubbing surfaces of Platen Pivot and Base Frame Unit
4
Rubbing surfaces of Gear and Gear
5
Rubbing surfaces of Gear and Shaft
6
Rubbing surfaces of Shaft and Holder roller
7
Rubbing surfaces of PF roller bearing and Shaft
8
Rubbing surfaces of Rear guide and Paper holder
Product name
Molykote EM-30L
Lubricating Point
– 8 –
Maker
Dow Corning Corporation
Grease/Oil
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L