{"id":20158,"date":"2025-06-23T11:13:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/?p=20158"},"modified":"2025-12-30T14:20:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T21:20:38","slug":"cleaning-and-greasing-the-linear-guide-iko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/laser-machine\/fusion-edge\/cleaning\/cleaning-and-greasing-the-linear-guide-iko\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning and Greasing the Linear Guide (IKO)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  This guide provides detailed instructions for cleaning and greasing the linear guide rail on your Epilog Laser system. Over time, debris and buildup can affect motion smoothness and engraving accuracy. Performing regular maintenance helps ensure optimal performance and extends the life of your equipment. Follow each step carefully, and refer to the notes for differences between machine revisions.\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"uk-heading-divider\">Cleaning the Linear Guide Rail<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"uk-list uk-list-large uk-list-decimal uk-list-divider\">\n<li>\n<p>Power OFF the machine.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/17k_pro_power_off.png\" alt=\"Power off the machine icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remove the left-side panel.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_06.png\" alt=\"Remove left-side panel icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Loosen the tensioner mounting screws.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_10.png\" alt=\"Loosen tensioner mounting screws icon\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding-small uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n                <strong>Note:<\/strong> If the tensioner bracket in your machine doesn&#8217;t match the image above, it may be an earlier revision. Click below to view Rev 1 images.\n        <\/div>\n<div  class=\"uk-panel uk-tile-muted uk-padding-xsmall\">\n<ul uk-accordion>\n<li>\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"#\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_07.png\" alt=\"Rev 1 Rail - Tensioner Mounting Screws\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_08.png\" alt=\"Rev 1 Rail - Tensioner Mounting Screws\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Loosen the tensioner screw(s).<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_11.png\" alt=\"Loosen tensioner screw icon\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding-small uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n                <strong>Note:<\/strong> If the tensioner screw in your machine doesn&#8217;t match the image above, it may be an earlier revision. Click below to view Rev 1 images.\n        <\/div>\n<div  class=\"uk-panel uk-tile-muted uk-padding-xsmall\">\n<ul uk-accordion>\n<li>\n                    <a class=\"uk-accordion-title\" href=\"#\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-accordion-content\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_09.png\" alt=\"Rev 1 Rail - Tensioner Screw\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remove the air assist tubing.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_16.png\" alt=\"Remove air assist tubing \" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remove the lens.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_13.png\" alt=\"Remove lens icon\" ><\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Remove the screw securing the autofocus switch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding-small uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n                <strong>Note:<\/strong> Some machines will have a small spacer between the autofocus switch and the carriage. Ensure you do not lose this spacer when removing the screw.\n            <\/div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_17.png\" alt=\"Remove autofocus switch \" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remove the four (4) carriage screws.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_03.png\" alt=\"Remove carriage screws icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Set the carriage aside and remove the four (4) inner belt clamp screws.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_02.png\" alt=\"Remove right-side belt clamp icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pull the ends of the belt out to access the linear guide.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_14.png\" alt=\"Pull belt out of X-Axis extrusion icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Thoroughly clean the rail using isopropyl alcohol or acetone.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_15.png\" alt=\"Clean rail with isopropyl alcohol or acetone icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use a clean, lint-free cloth to dry the rail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"uk-heading-bullet\">Greasing the Rail<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"uk-list uk-list-large uk-list-decimal uk-list-divider\">\n<li>\n<p>Apply four 0.5-inch beads of grease in the following locations.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_18.png\" alt=\"Apply grease to linear guide icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Move the bearing block left to right over the grease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding-small uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n            <strong>Note:<\/strong> The goal of this step is to apply sufficient grease to the bearings inside the bearing block. This will ensure smooth operation and longevity of the rail.\n            <\/div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_01.png\" alt=\"Move carriage to distribute grease icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"uk-heading-bullet\">Reassembly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding-small uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n    <strong>Note:<\/strong> During the reassembly process, ensure all screws are tight. There is one screw that is longer than the others; this longer screw secures the autofocus switch.\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"uk-list uk-list-large uk-list-decimal uk-list-divider\">\n<li>\n<p>Attach the belt clamps to the bearing block.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_02.png\" alt=\"Attach belt clamp icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Install the four (4) carriage screws.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_03.png\" alt=\"Install carriage screws icon\" >\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Install autofocus switch using the longer screw.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding-small uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n    <strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have the spacer, ensure it is in place before installing the screw.\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_17.png\" alt=\"Install autofocus switch icon\" >\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Install the lens.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/clean_grease_13.png\" alt=\"Install lens icon\" >\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"uk-alert-primary uk-padding uk-margin-small-top\" uk-alert>\n  <strong class=\"uk-text-warning\">IMPORTANT:<\/strong> To complete this maintenance procedure, be sure to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/laser-machine\/fusion-edge\/service-and-repair\/x-axis-belt-tensioning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Belt Tensioning<\/a> instructions.\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"daexthefu-container\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"daexthefu-container daexthefu-layout-side-by-side daexthefu-alignment-left\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-post-id=\"20158\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-feedback\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"daexthefu-title\">Was this helpful?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-buttons-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-buttons\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-yes daexthefu-button daexthefu-button-type-text\" data-value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-button-text\">Yes<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-no daexthefu-button daexthefu-button-type-text\" data-value=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-button-text\">No<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-top-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<label id=\"daexthefu-comment-label\" class=\"daexthefu-comment-label\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-number\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-number\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-text\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<textarea id=\"daexthefu-comment-textarea\" class=\"daexthefu-comment-textarea\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Type your message\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmaxlength=\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t400\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"><\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-buttons-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"daexthefu-comment-submit daexthefu-button\">Submit<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"daexthefu-comment-cancel daexthefu-button\">Cancel<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-successful-submission-text\">Thanks for your feedback!<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide provides detailed instructions for cleaning and greasing the linear guide rail on your Epilog Laser system. 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