Maintenance
A monthly maintenance of the 3D printer is recommended.
Below are some recommendations:
with the help of a brush, dust the following elements :
• RAMPS board
• stepsticks heatsinks
• all fans and ensure that airow is not blocked
• coldend of the print head
- clean the print head with the help of the guide dedicated to the Hexagon print head, here is the link: :
http://data.emotion-tech.com/highlights_en/Hexagon%20-%20Hotend-guide-v1.1.pdf
- clean the drive wheel’s teeth with the aid of a needle, the end of a tweezers or a cutter blade
- check the tightening of each screw equipping the 3D printer
-lubricate all mechanical transmission elements with multipurpose grease or PTFE based oil spray
(avoid WD40 product that has a tendency to be too aggressive for the mechanical elements)
Recommandations
Shut down the 3D printer :
After printing, if you want to turn o the machine, wait until the print head has cooled to room temperature to
ensure that the print head does not clog.
Transport :
If you have to move the machine by car or other means of transport, it is recommended to unplug stepper motors
o the Teensylu board to avoid damaging components.
Troubleshooting :
A FAQ is available for the Prusa i3 Rework 1.5 on our website in the «Support» section, do not hesitate to consult it
if you are having trouble with your machine, most failures are resolved through this tool, do not deprive yourself !
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