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UltiMaker S8 Installation and user manual
Store all materials cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, and in a re-sealable bag with the silica gel desiccant provided.
Store PVA immediately after use to minimize moisture uptake.
The Material Station can be used to store up to six spools of material. While the Material Station receives power
and the door is closed, the relative humidity is kept below 35%. This means opened spools can be safely stored
in the Material Station.
Tip: For detailed information about material handling and storage, refer to the material’s SDS or visit
support.ultimaker.com.
5.3 Preventive maintenance schedule
Only a few regular maintenance actions are required for optimal performance of the printer. The following preventive
maintenance schedule is based on 1500 printing hours per year.
Tip: If the usage frequency is higher, we recommend performing more frequent maintenance on your printer to
ensure optimal printing results.
Note: Maintenance actions shall only be performed by an adult. Carefully follow the provided instructions.
Ensure the printer is unable to accept new print jobs while performing maintenance.
Every month
(or when necessary)
Clean the printer Keep the printer clean for optimal reliability and print results.
This includes cleaning the flexible build plate, outside of the
nozzles, inside of the Bowden tubes, and the build chamber.
Lubricate the axles Apply a small drop of oil to the gantry axles. Move the print
head to distribute the oil equally. The Z shafts may only require
relubrication once every three to six months.
Every 3 months
(or 300-400
printing hours)
Check the short belts The short belts attached to the X and Y motors should be tight
to correctly transfer the movement to the print head. If the belt
tension is too low, reposition the motor.
Check the nozzle cover The nozzle cover shields the print cores from cold airflow from
the fans. Check both sides of the cover for tears or damage from
heat. If it is damaged, replace the nozzle cover.
Lubricate the lead screw Clean the lead screw using a cloth or paper towel, then re-apply
a small amount of grease. Move the build plate up and down to
equally distribute the grease.
Every 6 months
(or 700-800
printing hours)
Check for play on the axles The X and Y axles in the frame should only rotate, not move back
and forth. Firmly attempt to move the axles individually. If there
is play, adjust the pulleys.
Clean the feeders Small filament particles can gather on the feeder’s knurled
wheel. Unload the materials and open the feeders to clean the
inside with a small brush.
Every year
(or 1500
printing hours)
Lubricate the feeder gear Remove the feeder from the back panel to access the feeder
gear. Clean it first, then apply a small amount of grease to the
gear. Reinstall the feeder to continue printing.
Check the Bowden tubes Materials can slightly scratch the inside of the Bowden tubes
and the ends of the tubes can get damaged by the tube coupling
collets. Check them once a year and replace them when they are
damaged.
Replace the air filter The Air Manager filter should be replaced after 1500 hours.
Directly place the used filter in a (resealable) bag and close it.
Tip: For detailed instructions on how to perform each maintenance action, visit support.ultimaker.com or go to
the UltiMaker Digital Factory.
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