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6.3 Maintenance schedule
To keep your Ultimaker S5 in optimal condition we recommend the following maintenance schedule, based on 1,500
printing hours per year:
Every month
Every 3 months
Every year
Clean the printer
Lubricate the axles (*)
Check for play on the axles
Check tension of short belts
Check for debris in front fan of print head
Check quality of nozzle cover
Lubricate lead screw Z motor
Clean the feeders
Clean the print cores
Lubricate the feeder gear
Replace the Bowden tubes
Clean system fans
Lubricate hinges
(*) The X, Y and Z axles do not need lubrication for the first year of using the printer. After this, they should be
lubricated monthly.
If the usage frequency is higher, we recommend performing more frequent maintenance on your printer to
ensure optimal printing results.
