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Maintenance schedule for S-line printers

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To keep your Ultimaker S-line printer 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 the printer (1)   Check for play on the axles Lubricate the feeder gear
Lubricate the axles (2)   Check tension of short belts Replace the Bowden tubes
  Check for debris in front fan of print head   Clean system fans
  Check quality of nozzle cover (1) Lubricate hinges
  Lubricate lead screw Z motor  
  Clean the feeders  
 

Clean the print cores (1)

 

  

(1) The maintenance actions and frequency for CC print cores are slightly different. Please look at the CC print core maintenance page for more information.

(2) The X, Y, and Z axles do not need lubrication for the first year of using the printer. After this, they should be lubricated monthly.

Tip: If the usage frequency is higher, we recommend performing more frequent maintenance on your printer to ensure optimal printing results.

Maintenance schedule in Ultimaker Digital Factory

The printer overview in Ultimaker Digital Factory also contains the maintenance schedule. This allows you to mark tasks as done once maintenance has been performed and you will be notified when actions are due.

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Sign in to Digital Factory and connect your printer to get access to this feature and improve your maintenance workflow.

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