Machine maintenance and operation
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16. Machine maintenance and operation
16.1 Basic maintenance
Maintenance work should be carried out regularly to keep the machine in good condi-
tion and to achieve a high-quality printed object every time. Some parts of the machine
require maintenance before each job and some only periodically. Maintenance is not
complicated or time-consuming. During the maintenance process, the machine should
be cooled down (preheat only if necessary) and disconnected from the power source
(turn on only if necessary). It is recommended to equip yourself with additional protec-
tive equipment such as thermal insulation gloves and safety goggles. The machine is
supplied with a basic set of tools for maintenance and service.
The following tables summarize the maintenance and repair guidelines for the main
components of the machine, the tables are divided by place of inspection, necessary
tools, and their frequency.
16.2 General procedures
To Do
Tools
Frequency Solution
Cleaning the work
area from model
residues and
chips.
• vacuum cleaner,
• fast evaporating
cleaners (conta-
ining alcohol)
• compressed air
Before each
job
For the safety of the machine, the vacuum
cleaner pipe should not be made of metal
or it should have a plastic cap.
When the worktable is removed from the
machine, using the vacuum cleaner pipe
with a plastic cap, remove all bits of mate-
rial and residues from the work area. The
side covers can be disassembled for better
access. If there is not a lot of dirt, disas-
semble all covers and use compressed air
to blow out the bits of material.
Cleaning the interior
of the machine and
the power supply
from dust
• compressed air
Every 10,000
working
hours
To clean the machine electronics from dust,
first, disconnect it from the power supply and
lay it on its side. Be careful not to damage it.
The mainboard and its cooling fan can be blown
with spray air through the holes in the bottom
cover. The power supply electronics can be
blown through the ventilation holes in the power
supply case.
