Industrial Data Systems IDS 160 - Manual (Page 35)

4. MAINTENANCE
The maintenance requirements are minimal on the IDS 160.
4.1 REMOVAL OF DIRT AND STAINS.
When removing dirt and stains use only alcohol or benzene. Never use
thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone-based solvents. Use a vacuum
cleaner to remove paper particles, dust, and nap from the internal
mechanism. After cleaning, check the lubricating points and lubricate
if needed.
4.2 LUBRICATION.
Clean all points needing lubrication before applying lubricant. Use
Dupont Tri-Plon or equivalent on all sliding parts. Use GC Electronics
Lubriplate or equivalent on all rotating parts.
4.3 PRINT RIBBON REPLACEMENT.
1. Remove the four screws that secure the dark brown enclosure to the
base of the unit. Set the ribbon along the ribbon setting course shown
in FIG. 1.
2. Verify the ribbon spools are seated all the way down on the spool
shafts.
3. Give two or three turns to the spool gears to verify proper setting
of ribbon.