Typical Mk3 Maintenance
So I have had my printer since May. I haven't done anything other than clean the bed, xyz calibration twice, and first layer calibration. I have also change dthe nozzle to a .6mm to do NylonX. It has been working well but I'm getting minor imperfections. When I say minor, I mean like 1 or 2 very small lines or vary vague random layer lines. Stuff I can live with but if I could prevent that would be awesome. When I put the spring sheet on and kind of 'shimmy' it to the back pegs, the whole bed seems to shimmy now also. Iv never had a jam either 😎 (knocks on wood). I feel like I might be lucky or naive with how low maintenance this has been.
So my question is, what does your routine maintenance look like? Do I need to be greasing anything? Tightening anything? I have put at least 300 hrs on it
Re: Typical Mk3 Maintenance
....Do I need to be greasing anything? Tightening anything? I have put at least 300 hrs on it
Yes and yes.
Regular maintenance: Bearings, Fans, Extruder driver gear, Electronics & PEI.
There is also a section on Printer maintenance and print issues in your User Handbook
That's "MISTER Old Fart" to you!
Re: Typical Mk3 Maintenance
....Do I need to be greasing anything? Tightening anything? I have put at least 300 hrs on it
Yes and yes.
Regular maintenance: Bearings, Fans, Extruder driver gear, Electronics & PEI.
There is also a section on Printer maintenance and print issues in your User Handbook
Im kind of surprised belt tightening isnt on there. Should I be concerned with that or naw?
Thanks for the help!
Re: Typical Mk3 Maintenance
Absolutely. It's in the Handbook--just not in the Maintenance chapter. (Use Search in Adobe)
Fortunately, it's one of the easiest things to check and adjust if/when necessary.
That's "MISTER Old Fart" to you!