Abstract: A system for lubricating a plurality of lubricating points in a printing, duplicating or like machine is disclosed. A main reservoir is provided for containing lubricating fluid. A distributor is located on the machine above the lubricating points and has a plurality of metering reservoirs, with an overflow passage from each metering reservoir, and a gravity feed line from each metering reservoir to a receptive one of the lubricating points. A pump is provided for pumping lubricating fluid from the main reservoir through a supply line to the distributor for filling the metering reservoirs and with excess fluid overflowing the metering reservoirs through the overflow passages. The pump is periodically actuated and deactuated to periodically fill the metering reservoirs.