To ensure your printer runs smoothly and accurately, we would recommend lubricating all axles every three (3) months.
| warning | Avoid applying excessive amounts of lubricants to any axle to prevent any spilling, and the accumulation of dust and printing particles. |
- Go to Setup » Manual Controls » Controls » Build plate.
- Push the home button (
) to move the build platform to its home position (bottom). - Turn the printer off using the power switch.
- Manually move the Printhead to its home position (back right corner).
- Apply one (1) or two (2) drops of lube in the middle of the X- and Y-axis rod.
- Apply one (1) or two (2) drops lube on both Z-axis rods, above each linear bearing.
- Apply one (1) drop of grease above the ball screw of the Z-axis leadscrew.
- Power up the printer.
- Go to Setup » Manual Controls » Controls » Build plate.
- Move the build platform up and down (at least 5 times) using the buttons on the screen.
Now start a print job directly after you've lubricated the printer using this guide so that the printing helps lubricate the axles.