Can we use White Lithium to lubricate linear rails?
I always lubricated my Mk3 rods with white lithium but this is the first time I get a printer with a linear rail, so not sure what the maintenance procedure here is.
In the manual, it says:
Prusa Lubricant: a tube of Prusa Lubricant is included with the Original Prusa XL. It is used in the Z-axis leadscrew paragraph.
DO NOT use Prusa Lubricant on the linear rails!
https://help.prusa3d.com/article/regular-printer-maintenance-xl_401237
Best Answer by Diem:
From the paragraph below the one you quoted:
Ensure that there is no debris or dust on the linear rails. If there is, clean them using a clean paper tissue or a clean cloth with NO de-greaser and with no chemicals, as these might damage the rubber in the carriage. The factory lubrication for linear rails is effective for at least 2 years.
So, nothing for the next two years ... by then the correct lubricant will presumably be specified and available.
Cheerio,
I thuink you just answered your own question.
What is confusing you?
Cheerio,
RE:
My question is in the title, can we use White Lithium to lubricate linear rails?
I am not sure what Prusa uses for their lubricant, so I'm wondering if the lubricant they provide is not applicable while other types like white lithium is.
From the paragraph below the one you quoted:
Ensure that there is no debris or dust on the linear rails. If there is, clean them using a clean paper tissue or a clean cloth with NO de-greaser and with no chemicals, as these might damage the rubber in the carriage. The factory lubrication for linear rails is effective for at least 2 years.
So, nothing for the next two years ... by then the correct lubricant will presumably be specified and available.
Cheerio,
RE: Can we use White Lithium to lubricate linear rails?
Thank you