Grease on Mutoh??

[Graphics2u]

Any one know what type of grease should be used on the rail that the carriage rolls on? It has some on it when new but it is wearing off and collecting dirt.

[Compilla]

Silicon

[Checkers]

I would check the owners manual before you put anything on it. Most, if not all, of the printers and plotters I've worked on didn't need anything other than a clean surface.
Some lubricants, like grease or oil can do more harm than good, and spraying silicon anywhere near substrates can be a disaster! Just ask anyone who's worked in a paint shop.

Checkers

[Compilla]

and spraying silicon anywhere near substrates can be a disaster! Just ask anyone who's worked in a paint shop.

Checkers

I have worked on this machines for over 3 years and I always use silicon grase never had an issue,
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[Graphics2u]

Most, if not all, of the printers and plotters I've worked on didn't need anything other than a clean surface.

Checkers


When new it had some sort of light colored grease on the rail the printheads roll on. That has gradually disappeared with cleaning and other maintenance. Now it sounds louder when it is printing and I just didn't want to wear any parts out. I have a maintenance manual and haven't found anything yet. It might be there just can't locate it.

Thanks for the input.

[Techman]

Dont know about all printers.. But, those brass bushings are sintered brass. They don't need grease. Some printers came with some assembly lube on the rails.
The enemy is dry ink and dust. They will cause more problems than no grease on the bushings.

[signage]

If you put grease on the surfaces it will collect dust that then becomes an abrasive! If anything you want a dry lube!