Preventive Maintenance 6-1
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6. Preventive Maintenance
This chapter describes procedures for printer preventive
maintenance. Following these recommendations can help prevent
problems and maintain optimum performance.
Lubrication
Warning: Petroleum-based lubricants can attack polycarbonate
parts causing premature failure. Use only mineral oil-based
lubricants.
The following parts should be lubricated when replaced:
• Oil felt (carrier block)
• Tractor unit
• Side frame (left)
• Side frame (right)
• Pinch roller (lower)
• Pinch roller spring (left)
• Pinch roller spring (center)
• Pinch roller spring (right)
• Paper separator
Specified Lubricants
• Oil - P/N 1280443
• Approved equivalents:
– Mobil DTE27
– Shell Tellus 100
– Fuchs Renolin MR30
• Grease - P/N 6934659
• Approved equivalent:
– Mobil 28