
21. MAINTENANCE
21.2 Cleaning and Lubrication
Clean the main shaft of each pen once a year in order to maintain a satisfactory printing performance.
Plotter pen
Main shaft
Cartridge pen (RD200) | Cartridge pen (RD2800) |
Main shaft
Main shaft
1 Main Shaft of Plotter Pen
(1)Turn off printing. Pull out the chart cassette and open the display section.
(2)Wipe off dirt from the main shaft with a cotton bud or similar tool. (Dirt can be wiped off more easily with a cotton bud soaked in alcohol.)
(3)Apply one or two drops of the provided lubricating oil to the main shaft.
2 Main Shaft of Cartridge Pen
(1)Turn off printing. Pull out the chart cassette and open the display section.
(2)Wipe off dirt from the main shaft with a cotton bud or similar tool.
(3)Apply one or two drops of the provided lubricating oil to the main shaft.
Remarks Caution on cleaning and lubrication
(1)Do not move the plotter pen or cartridge pen by hand.
(2)Use the provided lubricating oil. Do not use any other oil.
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Cleaning the Door
The door is made of plastic*. Clean it with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth moistened with lukewarm water or a neutral detergent.
* Aluminum
Caution Do not use any chemicals
Do not use thinner, benzene or other chemicals that may damage the plastic components. These may cause deformation or breakage to the door.
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