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12 Maintenance
12.1 Cleaning your F410
Periodically it’s a good idea to remove the debris that will collect in the bottom of the printer. This
debris can get caught in the Z axis belt, and cause the belt to skip. A shop-vac is the quickest way to
remove this debris.
On the outside of your printer, you can clean the metal and windows with normal tap water and a paper
towel or clean cloth.
The windows will develop a static charge when you remove the protective covers. Using a damp, clean
towel or paper towel will remove this dust and reduce the static charge.
NOTE: Please do not use cleaners such as Windex, rubbing alcohol, acetone, or other solvents on ANY
part of your F410. These cleaners can damage the unit. Please use tap water only.
12.2 Cleaning the Print Head
It’s a good idea to keep the underside of the print head relatively clear of debris and molten plastic. If
plastic builds up on the nozzle or heat block, it can detach and drop into your print.
Service Interval: As needed
Manually heat the nozzle up to:
200
o
C for PLA
230
o
C for ABS and other materials
270
o
C for polycarbonate or other very high temperature materials
Use a dry folded over paper towel to clean the debris off the head. Fold it over several times to insulate
your fingers and remove debris with a pinching motion.
CAUTION: The print head will be hot. Avoid contact with your bare skin.
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