Star Micronics TUP500 Lubrication, Lubricant, Lubricating Method, Lubricated Areas

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 envi­ ronment. We recommend use of the grease listed below for this printer.

Type of oil	Product name	Maker
Grease	Molykote EM-30L	Dow Corning Corporation
Oil	Mobil 1	Mobil Oil Co., Ltd.

2-2.Lubricating Method

When lubrication is carried out in assembly and disassembly, wash parts well to remove dust and dirt before lubrication. If lubrication is removed when cleaning, or if parts have been disassembled or replaced, always re-lubricate them.

Run the sliding parts after lubricating to allow the lubrication to be evenly distributed.

2-3.Lubricated Areas

Refer to Fig. 2-4.

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 Gear shaft and Gear 36 x 56 x 0.5	EM-30L
4	Rubbing surfaces of Gear shaft and Gear 18 x 0.7 - 58 x0.5	EM-30L
5	Cut surfaces of Paper guide	Mobil 1

Notes : Use a brush or cotton swab to lubricate the cut surface (5) of the paper guide.

Make sure it does not soil paper that passes through.

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