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4.4 Applying the Grease
4.4.1 Applying the Grease
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Some parts require application of grease when replaced. Apply the grease(special tool) listed below.
Smear the grease lightly and evenly with a flat brush or the like.
For the printer disassembly/reassembly method, refer to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" and "parts catalog".
Do not apply the grease to locations in which not designated grease may cause poor print quality. Take particular care that grease do not get onto the wiper, cap,
carriage shaft and the linear scale.
1. The joint base rib of carriage unit [1]
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No. Location Grease Quantity Remarks
1 The joint base rib of carriage unit FLOIL G-5000H Smear the grease
lightly.
2 Feed roller backup x 2 parts FLOIL G-5000H Approx. 12mg Don't apply to central backup with
bearing.
Feed roller bearing FLOIL G-5000H Approx. 24mg Apply if remove bearing from a feed
roller.
3 Pinch roller release bushing x 5 parts FLOIL G-5000H Smear the grease
lightly.
Pinch roller pressure release gear FLOIL G-5000H Smear the grease
lightly.
The concave of the pinch roller arm x 28 parts FLOIL G-5000H Smear the grease
lightly.
4 Upper cover stay shaft hole FLOIL G-5000H Approx. 24mg
The gear shaft of the upper cover stay gear FLOIL G-5000H Approx. 24mg
Upper cover stay shaft end FLOIL G-5000H Approx. 24mg
The gear tooth face of upper cover stay FLOIL G-5000H Smear the grease
lightly.