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uPrint/uPrint SE Service Manual 7-5
Tip shield replacement
Tip shields can become worn or damaged over time. This can have a negative impact on the
surface finish and detail of models. Replace the tip shields every 500 hours.
Figure 7-400: Tip Shield damage
1.
Enter
Head Maintenance
.
A.
From the display panel press
Maintenance
.
B.
Press
Machine
.
C.
Press
Head.
The head will come to rest in the center of the chamber and the Z
platform will change position.
2.
Remove the head cover by pressing the tabs in and pulling away from the head. See
Figure 7-401.
Figure 7-401: Head cover tab locations
3.
Position the blade of a small screwdriver between the tip shield and tip plate. Use the
blade of the small screwdriver to separate the tip shield from the tip plate. See Figure 7-
402.
Gloves: The head area is hot, wear gloves when working in this area
of the printer.
New shield Worn shield
Press tabs in to
remove head cover
Head cover