Lubrication; Lubricant; Lubricating Method; Lubricated Areas - Star Micronics TUP500 series Technical Manual

2. Lubrication

Lubrication is very important to maintain optimum performance and to prevent trouble.
2-1. L ubricant
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
Grease
Oil
2-2. L ubricating 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. L ubricated Areas
Refer to Fig. 2-4.
No.
Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Platen holder
1
Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Base Frame Unit
2
Rubbing surfaces of Gear shaft and Gear 36 x 56 x 0.5
3
Rubbing surfaces of Gear shaft and Gear 18 x 0.7 - 58 x0.5
4
Cut surfaces of Paper guide
5
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.
Product name
Molykote EM-30L
Mobil 1
Lubricating Point
- 10 -
Maker
Dow Corning Corporation
Mobil Oil Co., Ltd.
Grease/Oil
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
EM-30L
Mobil 1