Mimaki JFX200-2513 Idler/Tensioner pulley question

[Susan Stewart]

I have a quick question, the bearing circled in red(see picture below) is making a “dry bearing” sound.
Is there a lubricant I can use on the inner ball bearing?
I looked thru the manuals for the machine and could not find any info on a preferred “lubricant”.

 

[Solventinkjet]

Nothing in the tech manual either which means Mimaki just expects you to replace it when it goes bad. The part itself is $57 and I can get it for you if needed. Otherwise I would use synthetic grease but I think the pulley might be sealed which will prevent you from getting the grease where it needs to go.

 

[Susan Stewart]

I would like to get the part because I know it will need replaced soon. If you could email my plant manager he should be able to take care of that for me. His email address is psherman@cmgmirror.com. Also, I was wondering if you have or know where I can get technical instructions for how to replace the part.

 

[Solventinkjet]

I'll contact him right now and send the tech manual. Thanks!

 

[premiercolour]

I would like to get the part because I know it will need replaced soon. If you could email my plant manager he should be able to take care of that for me. His email address is psherman@cmgmirror.com. Also, I was wondering if you have or know where I can get technical instructions for how to replace the part.

Susan,

Just a precaution. Don't touch the printer if it is still under factory warranty. Mimaki will void the warranty if a non certified technician touched the printer. Contact the Mimaki dealer who sold you the printer. They are liable to fix your printer during warranty period. If the dealer does not want to service the printer, Mimaki will then come in to take care of you. We at Premier Colour Inc is an authorized Mimaki service provider for JFX model from S. California. Give us an email if you need further assistance, support@premiercolour.com.

Francis

 

[Susan Stewart]

Thank you!

 

[Susan Stewart]

Francis,
Thanks for the precaution. I do not believe we are still under warranty. I will find out for sure. Thanks for your contact information. I will definitely keep you in mind.

 

[Doc Zoom]

I squirted some WD40 in mine, works like a champ! Give it a try before you buy a new bearing!

 

[Susan Stewart]

Thanks! We may give that a try.

 

[jfiscus]

I tihnk I have put 3-in-1 oil in another very similar bearing in an old JV3 to fix a similar issue.

 

[Susan Stewart]

Ok. Thanks!