40496501TH Draft Version 96
5.2 Lubrication
This printer is designed to be maintenance free and requires no lubrication during normal
operation. However it is necessary to apply lubricant in case the printer is disassembled,
reassembled, cleaned or parts have been changed.
(1) Cleaning time
Remarks:
1) Turn off the power before cleaning.
2) Make sure that paper dust will not fall inside of the machine.
• Cleaning period:
6 months of operation or 300 hours of operation, whichever the earlier.
• Cleaning points:
Carriage shaft and surroundings: Remove paper and ribbon dust.
Paper path: Clean stains and dusts.
Paper End Sensor Remove the dust on the Sensor.
Paper Width Sensor Remove the dust on the Sensor.
Ribbon Jam Sensor Remove the dust on the Sensor.
Paper Out Sensor Remove the dust on the Sensor.
Paper Jam Sensor Remove the dust on the Sensor.
(2) Lubricant
• Pan motor oil (or equivalent): PM
• Albania grease (or equivalent): GEP
(3) Amount of lubricant
• Medium amount A : Apply three to four drops of oil, or 0.008 inch(0.2mm)thick grease.
• Small amount B : Apply one drop of oil(0.006±0.002 g)
(4) Areas to Avoid
No
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2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
Do not lubricate
Ink ribbon
Sensor
Platen (printing face)
Feed roller (rubber face and resin face)
Pitch belt
Head cable
Micro switch
Pin tractor surface
Auto gap disc
Reason
To prevent blurring of print
To prevent dust adhering
To prevent stained paper
To prevent stained paper
To prevent rubber degradation
To prevent deterioration
To prevent stained paper
To prevent contacts
To prevent dust adhering
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