Kossel Model A User Manual Page 26
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 PRINTER BED LEVEL
Verify the bed is level every 5-6 prints. In addition, the bed should be leveled after replacing the Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape on the
bed or if during removal of a part you feel the bed may have shifted. Check the bed level by running the bed leveling program (See
Bed Leveling section).
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
www.tki3d.com/resources
. If you still can’t find the answer to your question, please
contact us by visiting
www.tki3d.com/support
or call
305-928-5433
. We are happy to assist you with any problem you might be
having.
Symptom
Solution
Layers are shifting towards a tower
Check and tighten the belt on the tower that the layers
are shifting towards.
Belt skipped
Check and tighten the belts per the belt tensioning
procedure.
SD Card is not recognized by the printer
Restart the printer. If the SD card is still not recognized,
remove and reset the SD card.
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 195-
210 °C.
