5.2Lubrication
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: 
Paper path:
Paper End Sensor
(2)Lubricant
•Pan motor oil (or equivalent): PM
•Molicort (or equivalent):
(3)Amount of lubricant
Remove paper and ribbon dust.
Clean stains and dusts.
Remove the dust on the Sensor.
•Medium amount A : Apply three to four drops of oil, or 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) thick grease.
•Small amount B : Apply one drop of oil (0.006±0.002 g)
(4)Areas to Avoid
No. | Do not lubricate | Reason | Remarks |
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1 | Platen assembly | To prevent stained paper |
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| (rubber face) | and illegal paper feed. |
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2 | Pressure roller (rubber | To prevent stained paper | Pay attention not to put |
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| the grease on the rubber |
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| face of the pressure roller. |
3 | Carriage shaft | To stabilize carriage |
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| traveling load |
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4 | Ink ribbon | To prevent blurring of print |
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| image |
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5 | Pin tractor | To prevent stained paper |
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6 | Flexible cable | To prevent loose connection |
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| and crack |
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7 | Motor PCB | To prevent loose connection |
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8 | Connector terminals | To prevent loose connection |
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