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7, 3D Printer Maintenance
7.1. Daily maintenance
1) Before using the machine to print, make observe the safety recommendations.
2) Regularly clean and maintain the equipment. Clean the surface of the nozzle, print bed, moving parts
and other parts, to help prevent wear caused by excessive dust.
3) After each repair and maintenance, ensure all disassembled parts have been put back in their original
place to avoid mechanical failures that may be caused by missing parts or incorrect re-assembly.
7.2. Basic maintenance
1) Before operating the 3D printer, it is necessary to inspect the printer, and perform maintenance before
use:
Inspect the nozzle for blockage or damage
Check the printing platform is calibrated and clean.
Check the printer is on a flat surface and is stable.
Check that screws and nuts are tight, and that no parts of the printer are loose or wobbly.
Check whether motion rails require cleaning or lubrication with oil.
When parts or lines are damaged or worn out, you should replace them before printing.
2) In the operation of the 3D printer, ensure not only that the design of each print model does not exceed
the actual printable volume of the device, but also do not allow the machine to work in too high a
temperature or under too much load. Otherwise, not only will it not print the object, but it can also
damage the machine because of overloaded work.
3) For best print results, please remove the filament remaining in the extrusion head after finishing
printing. Seal filament in air-tight containers to prevent material from absorbing moisture, which can
cause filament to become brittle and break during printing.
