FT-5 User Manual Page 92
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is important for accurate worry free printing. Perform these simple steps to optimize your printing experience.
CHECK BELT TENSION
Every few weeks it is important to make sure the belts are the correct tension, as they may stretch out during use. Follow the
instructions in the Belt Tension section if you suspect a belt need to be tighten. The belts should be checked every few weeks for
casual use and every week if the printer is used daily. Checking the belt tension regularly will help prevent print failures and/or
damage to the printer.
CHECK FOR LOOSE SCRE WS
As you print, you may find that some screws will start to come loose. Go around the machine and make sure all of the screws are
tight. Check to make sure the set screw for the hot end thermistor is tight, if the thermistor comes loose and falls out, the hot end
will heat uncontrollably.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The table below shows some of the most common problems experienced with 3D printer use and solutions to resolve them. For
more troubleshooting help, visit our FAQ page.
Symptom
Solution
Layers are shifting towards a tower
Check and tighten the belt on the tower that the layers
are shifting towards. Also check for a loose belt pulley
on the stepper motor on that tower.
Belt skipped
Check the belts for tension.
Nozzle too close to bed on first layer.
Adjust the Z endstop.
Initial Layer is not sticking
First try replacing the Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape. Next,
check the bed level. Finally, a thin layer of Elmer’s glue
(glue stick only) can be applied for maximum adhesion.
Plastic is not extruding from the nozzle.
Ensure the filament is feeding correctly and being
pushed into the nozzle from the extruder. Next, verify
the nozzle temperature is correctly set between 210 °C
for PLA and 230 C for ABS.
