Ultimaker Maintenance
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Ultimaker Maintenance
To be performed by Ultimaker Owners only
Weekly:
- Test print to check build plate is level
- Check filament feed tube is fully home (No visible ring around tube above white push fit fitting)
- Clean build plate
- Clean base of printer (under/around build place)
- Clean desk
- Remove old files from SD Card
- Check print removal tool available and in good condition
As Needed:
- Clean/Unblock Nozzle Atomic Method
- Replace PTFE Coupler PTFE Coupler
- Replace Nozzle Hot End
- PT1000 sensor is fragile and may break with Nozzle replacement. Change PT1000 Sensor
- Check Silica Gel / Humidity level for filament storage boxes.
Maintenance Log:
See log book with Ultimaker for details.
Additional maintenance performed:
- Replaced PTFE Coupler and nozzle, levelled build plate. Filament had not been feeding properly. PTFE coupler notably burnt (Stephen Harrison 2015-11-25). Print Time: 425H (484M)
