I do get this question fairly often about what kinda maintenance these printers require. I thought I would post it up here for any of you to add to it.
Monthly
- Inspect X and Y axis carriage for smoothness of movement
- Check belts for proper tension
- Physically “rattle” carriage and make sure none of the V-wheels require adjustment, Movement should be smooth, Not too tight not too loose
- Blow all dust off standing surfaces
- Clean dust out of fans and verify the operation of fans, Low and High speeds (don’t forget the ones under your printer and not just the ones you can see
- Ensure all clips on Bowden tubes are in place and functional as required
Yearly
- Remove clean and relubricate any lead screws/ball screws or bearings
- remove and inspect all belts, Check for fraying or odd wear patterns, and Replace as necessary
- Remove and tear down the hot end, verify the functionality of any Bowden fittings
- Replace nozzle at this time is recommended
- Inspect PTFE liners and replace them if worn or degrading
- Inspect the entire filament path for worn or broken components
- Verify calibration of 100mm extrusion test