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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 listed below for this printer.
Type of oil Product name Maker
Grease Molykote EM-30L Dow Corning Corporation
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. Lubricating Point Grease/Oil
1 Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Platen holder EM-30L
2 Rubbing surfaces of Lock shaft and Base Frame Unit EM-30L
3 Rubbing surfaces of Platen Pivot and Base Frame Unit EM-30L
4 Rubbing surfaces of Gear and Gear EM-30L
5 Rubbing surfaces of Gear and Shaft EM-30L
6 Rubbing surfaces of Shaft and Holder roller EM-30L
7 Rubbing surfaces of PF roller bearing and Shaft EM-30L
8 Rubbing surfaces of Rear guide and Paper holder EM-30L