Epson TM-U950 Technical Manual

3-14 Handling and Maintenance Rev. A
Note:
After cleaning is completed, verify that each lubrication point is adequately lubricated. If not, lubricate
with the specified lubricant.
Cleaning the MICR Mechanism (when the printer is used with MICR reader)
Foreign matter on the MICR mechanism can cause MICR reading errors. To clean the MICR
mechanism, execute the cleaning command (FS c). Then insert cleaning paper in the same way
you insert check paper to clean the MICR head, roller, and paper path.
Cleaning period: Once per month or every 6000 passes
Example cleaning sheet: KIP Products PRESAT brand check reader cleaning card or equivalent
Lubrication
To maintain optimal printer performance over the longest possible period, apply the specified
lubricant to the lubrication points according to the lubrication schedule below.
Lubrication Standards
When lubricating parts during assembly and disassembly of the printer, clean the parts before
lubricating them.
If lubricant is wiped off during cleaning, or disassembly or parts replacement is performed, be
sure to lubricate the appropriate points, even if it is not yet time for the periodic lubrication.
Lubricants
The performance and life of the printer is greatly affected by the lubricant applied. Therefore,
pay careful attention to lubricant specifications, especially to the low temperature
characteristics.
The lubricants for the printer are chosen based on technical information analysis and tests on
various lubricants by EPSON. EPSON supplies EPSON specified lubricants in 40 cc (gr) plastic
containers (the minimum supply unit).
Two lubricants, G-15, G-19, G-20, G-36 andO-2, may be applied to the printer.
Lubrication Points
See the General Lubrication Points Diagrams in the Appendix (Chapter 6). The numbers in the
left column of Table 3-2 correspond to the numbers in the figures in Chapter 6.
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Epson TM-U950 Specifications

General

Print speed	18.6 ips
Character size	1.3 x 3.1 mm
Print technology	Dot matrix
Paper dimensions	210 x 297 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	251 x 298 x 194.5 mm
Electromagnetic compatibility	VCCI, FCC, CE
Safety	UL, CSA
Country of origin	China
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	180000 h
Serial interface	Yes
Standard interfaces	RS-232C
Weight (imperial)	12.3 lbs
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2250 mm
Quantity per pallet	24 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	36 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	4 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	6 pc(s)
Package depth	425 mm
Package width	360 mm
Package height	330 mm
Package weight	7196 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	298 mm
Width	186 mm
Height	195 mm