Ultimaker 3 Maintenance
Check for play on the axles
Hide thumbs
Also See for 3:
- Original manual (60 pages) ,
- Installation and user manual (50 pages) ,
- Training manual (35 pages)
Advertisement
Quick Links
Check for play on the axles of the Ultimaker 3 – ...
Ultimaker
Ultimaker Support
Check for play on the axles of the
Ultimaker 3
January 28, 2020 10:31
The four X and Y axles are locked in place by the pulleys. However, it is possible that one
or more of the pulleys can become slightly loose over time, which could affect their
alignment. If this is the case, there could be play on the X and/or Y axles which can cause
issues with print quality.
It is recommended to check for play on the axles at least once every three months.
Start with the right X axle. Place the print head in the back-left corner of the printer to
keep it out of the way. Hold the frame of the Ultimaker 3 with one hand, and firmly hold
the right X axle with the other. Attempt to move the axle forwards and backwards; do
not be afraid to apply too much force.
1 of 3
›
3D Printers
›
Ultimaker 3
Ask our community of experts
Go to our community
© Ultimaker Support
https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/...
›
Maintenance
12/15/20, 1:54 PM
Advertisement
Related Manuals for Ultimaker 3
Summary of Contents for Ultimaker 3
- Page 1 Start with the right X axle. Place the print head in the back-left corner of the printer to keep it out of the way. Hold the frame of the Ultimaker 3 with one hand, and firmly hold the right X axle with the other. Attempt to move the axle forwards and backwards; do not be afraid to apply too much force.
- Page 2 Check for play on the axles of the Ultimaker 3 – ... https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/... Repeat this for the other axles. Make sure to move the print head to the opposite side each time. The axles should not move at all. If one of the axles does move, you can observe a ticking noise of the pulleys hitting the frame.
- Page 3 Check for play on the axles of the Ultimaker 3 – ... https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/... Recently viewed articles Lubricate the Ultimaker 3 axles Cleaning the Ultimaker 3 Ultimaker 3 maintenance schedule 3 of 3 12/15/20, 1:54 PM...