Star Micronics TSP400 technical manual Lubricants, Application Method, Lubrication Points

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

2.Lubrication

Proper lubrication is essential for maintaining the printer’s performance level and preventing breakdowns or other problems.

2-1. Lubricants

Choice of lubrication can significantly affect the printer’s performance, longevity, and low-temperature characteristics. We recommend the following lubricant for the TSP400 series.

Type

Name

Manufacturer

 

 

 

Grease

Molykote EM

Dow Corning

 

 

 

2-2. Application Method

If you are lubricating parts during disassembly or reassembly, be sure to wash or wipe the parts thoroughly to remove all dirt and dust prior to lubricating.

Remember that cleaning can remove necessary lubrication. Always lubricate after cleaning, disassembly, or replacement.

2-3. Lubrication Points

Apply lubricants at the following locations. (Refer to Diagram 4-1.)

No.

Location

 

 

1

Contact area of pressure bar and pressure pin

 

 

2

Contact area of gear 15×50×0.5 and gear shaft

 

 

3

Contact area of gear 58×0.5 and gear shaft

 

 

4

Contact area of gear 15×50×0.5 and PF motor gear

 

 

5

Contact area of gear 58×0.5 and platen gear

 

 

6

Contact area of head stay and head base frame

 

 

7

Contact area of head clamp and clamp pin

 

 

8

Contact area of head clamp and head stay R

 

 

9

Contact area of lever and lever shaft (TSP442)

 

 

Note 1 : Paper debris on cutter blade can cause paper jams. Clean away debris by wiping with alcohol, then reapply lubricant.

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Contents TSP400 Series Page Introduction Page Chapter Specifications and Operation Specifications and Operation General Specifications OCR-BExternal Appearance and Internal Configuration Internal Configuration TSP412DDIP-Switch Settings Status of printer power Baud Print-Density Adjustment Sensor Adjustment Specifications and Operation Setting Memory Switches from the Control Panel Test Print HEX DumpPage/Line Mode Switch Exposing the Peripheral Unit Connector Changing the Interface Board Specifications and Operation Chapter Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Block Diagram 24VControl Panel Main and Interface PCBs Interface2. RS422A interface Parallel Interface PCB Main PCB Editing and Printing EditingTiming Chart Motor Control by Phase 1-2 Excitation Feed-Motor Drive CircuitPower-On Reset Circuit +5V Line Voltage Detector Circuit 11 Equivalence Circuit for Voltage Detecting ICPaper-Feed Mechanism Printer MechanismThermal Head Detectors 15 Paper-Out Detector19 Head-Up Detector Page Chapter Parts Replacement and Related Adjustments Parts Replacement Upper Casing Unit TSP412DControl-Panel Board Printer Mechanism Main PCB, Interface PCB Power Unit FuseFeed Motor Assembly Printhead unitDetectors Label sensorParts Replacement Chapter Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance and Lubrication Checks MaintenanceCleaning Application Method LubricationLubricants Lubrication PointsLubrication Points Maintenance and Lubrication Chapter Parts List Printer Assembly Disassembly DrawingTSP442D Parts List Printer AssemblyScrew TAT Printer Mechanism Assembly Printer Mechanism Oiless Bushing F4X7X3Connector Wiring Diagram RS-232C Interface TypeRS422A I/F Board Control Board Parallel Interface Type Circuit Diagram Main Logic BoardSide a Side D Side C Main Logic Board Chip Resistor 20 K-OHM 1/10W CN8 RS232C Interface RS232C Interface Board RS422A Interface RS422A Interface Board CentronicsInterface Centronics Interface Board Control Panel Board Control Panel Board Paper-Out Detector Paper-Out Detector BoardLabel Sensor Board Transmissive SensorPage Distributed by