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METAL X PRINTER USER GUIDE
CLEANING YOUR METAL X PRINTER
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hot surfaces and components when cleaning in the build chamber.
CAMERA
Over time, the camera mounted in the print chamber will build up wax on its lens, leading to foggy images. If the
print failures.
Do not use any harsh solventto clean the camera lens.dry Kimwipe
and note that it may take some time to fully remove the wax. Alternatively, apply light mineral oil, and thoroughly
wipe away the oil along with the wax buildup. Do not remove the camera or lens from the printer.
WIPING STATION
Lengthy pieces of extruded material left on the wiping station brushes can in turn get caught in the print
head fan, potentially damaging the unit. You can occasionally clear any excess print material out of the wiping
accumulated material by dumping the contents of the wiping station into an appropriate waste container.
For more information on wiping station maintenance, see Replacing Wiping Station Brushes.
BUILD CHAMBER COVER
Do not use Windex or other ammonia- or alcohol-based cleaners on the polycarbonate cover of the build
chamber. Instead, apply light mineral oil and thoroughly wipe the doors clean.
TOUCHSCREEN
The capacitive touchscreen of the Metal X will accumulate excess print material around its edges over time.
Because the metal material is conductive, this buildup can cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive. To
prevent this, you should occasionally clean around the edges of the touchscreen, between the screen itself and
its metal housing, using a folded piece of paper.
PRINT BED AND BUILD CHAMBER
when loading new spools, it should not be necessary to clean the print bed beyond removing debris. Regularly
vacuum the bed and chamber using your HEPA Shop-Vac.
PRINT HEAD AND NOZZLES
The print head travels regularly to the wiping station between layers of the print process, removing excess
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