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'''To be performed by Ultimaker Owners only''' | '''To be performed by Ultimaker Owners only''' | ||
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* Remove old files from SD Card | * Remove old files from SD Card | ||
* Check print removal tool available and in good condition | * Check print removal tool available and in good condition | ||
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* PT1000 sensor is fragile and may break with Nozzle replacement. [https://ultimaker.com/nl/support/view/254-disassembly Change PT1000 Sensor] | * PT1000 sensor is fragile and may break with Nozzle replacement. [https://ultimaker.com/nl/support/view/254-disassembly Change PT1000 Sensor] | ||
* Check Silica Gel / Humidity level for filament storage boxes. | * Check Silica Gel / Humidity level for filament storage boxes. | ||
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* 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) | * 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) | ||
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| + | == Examples == | ||
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| + | '''Used PTFE coupler''' | ||
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| + | The picture below shows the state of the PTFE coupler when initially replaced. The printer had been repeatedly jamming on initial filament feeding and not printing well. Both PTFE coupler and Nozzle were replaced. They had been used for 425 printing hours. | ||
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| + | [[File:UsedPtfeCoupler.png]] | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 26 November 2015
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)
Examples
Used PTFE coupler
The picture below shows the state of the PTFE coupler when initially replaced. The printer had been repeatedly jamming on initial filament feeding and not printing well. Both PTFE coupler and Nozzle were replaced. They had been used for 425 printing hours.
