¶ Maintenance schedule
The following tables list the maintenance schedule for each model of the 3D Labs lineup. Please maintain the machine according to these guidelines to achieve the best possible results in production.
Failure to properly maintain the system can lead to premature failure of components, poor print quality, and even print failures.
| Operation |
Frequency |
| Clean the machine, inside and out, and under the bed on the bottom of the printer. |
Every print |
| Clean the intake fans and electronics under the machine |
Every 500 print hours |
| Check that the bottom cooling fan is operational by heating the extruder |
Every 300 print hours |
| Operation |
Frequency |
| Check for excessive debris on the nozzle. Clean if necessary using a brass brush. |
Every print |
| Check and secure set screws in heater cartridges and thermocouples |
Every 200 print hours |
| Check feeder filament gears for debris and clean if necessary |
Every 300 print hours |
| Operation |
Frequency |
| Clean the magplate with warm, damp microfiber |
Every print for high-temp, every other print for low-temp |
| Wipe down bed surface under magplate |
Every 250 print hours |
| Run assisted platform leveling wizard |
Every 250 print hours |
| Run auto mesh bed leveling wizard at temperature |
Every 250 hours, unless required due to print quality issues |
| Operation |
Frequency |
| Check the rails for any major dust or debris |
Every print |
| Check the Z axis ball screws and guide rods for any major dust or debris |
Every print |
| Check tightness of screws on pulleys on X and Y |
Every 300 print hours |
| Check gantry for any noises or movement difficulty. Move head around the machine by hand gently with machine on. |
Every 300 print hours |
| Clean and lubricate the X/Y/Z axes |
Every 200 print hours |
| Check tightness of left and right Y belts. Press and feel for slight resistance when pressing down. |
Every 300 print hours |
| Run the resonance compensation wizard |
Every 200 print hours |
| Operation |
Frequency |
| Check the hot swap set screw tightness on each extruder head |
First power on of the day |
| Check ribbon cables are plugged into the extruder board securely |
Every 300 print hours |
| Check tightness of screws holding extruder board PCB |
Every 300 print hours |
| Inspect extruder box connections for any signs of wear, browning, fraying wires |
Every 300 print hours |
| Check heatsink extruder fans work by setting extruder to 50C |
Every 300 print hours |
| Check part cooling fans work |
Every 300 print hours |
| Inspect upper ribbon cable for any pinches or kinks |
Every 300 print hours |
| Nozzle |
Hotend |
Magplate |
PEI Plate |
Heater Cartridge |
Thermocouple |
Extruder heatsink fans |
Part cooling fans |
Extruder cables |
| 300 hours |
400 hours |
2000 hours |
1000 hours |
250 hours |
250 hours |
250 hours |
250 hours |
1000 hours |
Important
The frequency in which consumables need to be replaced will vary greatly depending on the use of the machine. Printing high-temperature filaments more often generally requires some consumables to be replaced more often, such as nozzles, heater cartridges, and thermocouples.