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Hardware maintenance
To keep your Ultimaker 2+ in optimal condition we recommend the following maintenance schedule, based on 1,500
printing hours per year.
Every month Every 3 months Every year
Clean printer Check for play on axles Clean feeder and replace Bowden tube
Lubricate axles Check tension of short belts
Lubricate lead screw Z motor
Retighten hot-end isolator
If the usage frequency is higher, please increase the frequency of maintenance on your machine to maintain
optimal printing results.
The next pages describe how to perform these maintenance actions. More detailed instructions can be found on
ultimaker.com/mk2.
Additionally, you can purchase the Ultimaker 2+ Maintenance Kit. The Ultimaker 2+ Maintenance Kit contains the most
commonly used replacement parts for the Ultimaker 2+ or Ultimaker 2 Extended+ and can used as an overall maintenance
kit, or for spare parts.