Star Micronics SP500 Series Technical Manual page 23

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
Grease
Lubricant
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 Carriage unit and Carriage guide
2
Rubbing surfaces of Ribbon shaft unit and Ribbon base
3
Rubbing surfaces of Ribbon shaft unit and Worm gear
4
Rubbing surfaces of Ribbon shaft unit and Back stop spring
5
Rubbing surfaces of Ribbon shaft unit and Frame
6
Rubbing surfaces of Worm gear and Frame
7
Drive shaft grooves
Rubbing surfaces of Gear 16 × 53 × 0.4 and Frame
8
9
Rubbing surfaces of Worm wheel and Ribbon shaft
0
Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed roller and Paper guide B
A
Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed roller and Paper guide A
Rubbing surfaces of Paper guide A and gear 16 × 53 × 0.4
B
C
Rubbing surfaces of Holder roller and Holder roller spring
D
Rubbing surfaces of Carriage unit and Carriage stay
3. Screw Locking
Screw sealant is applied to parts so that the screws in the printer will not come loose from vibration during shipment.
When carrying out replacement of parts, apply sealant to the following screws, in accordance with Fig. 3-3.
NO.
a
Joining pointing of Screw-head and Print head
b
Joining pointing of Carriage boss and Ribbon separator hole
c
Joining pointing of Adjusting bushing and Frame L
d
Joining pointing of Adjusting bushing and Frame L
e
Joining pointing of Platen and Screws
Product name
Molykote EM-30L
Mobil 1
Lubricating Point
Locking Point
– 20 –
Maker
Dow Corning Corporation
Mobil Oil Co., Ltd.
Grease/Oil
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
Mobil 1
Locking Agent
ThreeBond 1400B
ThreeBond 1400B
Cemedine X No.8008
Cemedine X No.8008
Cemedine X No.8008