====== Maintenance ====== 3D printing is still a technology that relies heavily on trial and error. It's nearly impossible to master the technology without getting your hands dirty. As there are no globally recognized standards in the 3D printer, material, or software manufacturing, it is vulnerable to a variety of printing problems. A multitude of 3D printer issues results in failed prints, which leads to a loss of business, if not your interest in the technology. \\ To make sure you don’t feel bogged down by the problems and abandon this revolutionary technology, we list down the most popular 3D printer problems and ways to troubleshoot them. {{ :tina2:图片1.png?nolink&600 }}{{ :tina2:图片2.png?nolink&600 }} ===== How to maintain it if not used for a long time ===== ==== ① Filament ==== After printing is completed, please exit the remaining filaments from the printer and seal them for storage. {{ :tina2:图片3.png?nolink&800 }} ==== ② Lead screw ==== When the printer is in use, the X and Y directions rely on precision guide rails and Z-axis screw rods to ensure smooth and precise linear motion. After adding lubrication silicone grease, it can reduce friction and reduce the wear of mechanical moving parts, so it must be maintained regularly. It is recommended that maintenance be performed after 1,000 hours of use. Take out the lubricating silicone grease from the random accessory box and apply it evenly on the screw rod.\\ {{ :tina2:图片4.png?nolink&400 }} ==== ③ Power supply ==== If not used for a long time, please turn off the power. Keep the place of use clean and dry. Prevent dust accumulation at the power input and output ports. The power supply should be protected from rainwater and direct sunlight. Put on the bag.\\ {{ :tina2:图片5.png?nolink&800 }} ===== Clogged ===== If the filament does not come out, or the extruder makes a "click" sound, or the model prints poorly, it is blocked. During the 3D printing process, some debris and dust particles in the filaments may accumulate around the printing nozzle. Over time, these build-ups can lead to poor printing accuracy or clogged nozzles.\\ {{ :tina2:图片6.png?nolink&800 }} ==== ① Fan ==== Please check if the fan is working properly while printing. If the fan does not rotate, it will cause the nozzle to become clogged.\\ {{ :tina2:图片7.png?nolink&400 }}\\ If the fan fails, replace the fan:\\ 1. Use a 2.5mmL wrench to loosen the 4 screws.\\ {{ :tina2:图片8.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Cut off the ties and untie the black wrapping cloth.\\ {{ :tina2:图片9.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Unplug the fan, untie the tape, and remove the fan. {{ :tina2:图片10.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Replace and install a new fan, making sure the fan label is facing inward.\\ {{ :tina2:图片11.png?nolink&800 }} ==== ② Filament ==== The printing temperature of the filament is low, the quality is poor, the filament becomes brittle due to moisture, or is dusty, or becomes entangled during printing, which will lead to clogging.\\ {{ :tina2:图片12.png?nolink&800 }}\\ If the filament is wet, brittle, or dusty, please do not use it. If the filament is tangled, please sort it out.\\ If the filament printing temperature is too low, please increase the temperature by 15°C. You can also print the following model to determine the optimal temperature of the filament.\\ {{ :tina2:图片13.png?nolink&400 }} ==== ③ The filament is stuck in the extruder or tube ==== {{ :tina2:图片14.png?nolink&800 }}\\ The filament is stuck in the extruder or tube: 1. Cut the filament into a bevel and insert it into the extruder. {{ :tina2:图片15.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. If there are impurities inside the tube, cut off this section of the tube.\\ {{ :tina2:图片16.png?nolink&400 }} ==== ④ Irregular operation may lead to clogging. Please clean the nozzle ==== When replacing the filament, if you pull it out directly, the filament will also stick to the nozzle and tube, causing blockage. Therefore, when we replace the filament, we need to use the "Unload the filament" function.\\ {{ :tina2:图片17.png?nolink&800 }}\\ If it is clogged, please operate accordingly and clean the nozzle:\\ 1. "Unload the filament".\\ {{ :tina2:图片18.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Press the tube fitting and remove the tube.\\ {{ :tina2:图片19.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 3. Use a 1.5mm L wrench to clear it.\\ {{ :tina2:图片20.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 4. Insert the tube back, making sure to insert it all the way, otherwise it will be clogged again.\\ {{ :tina2:图片21.png?nolink&400 }} ==== ⑤ The tube is not inserted all the way ==== The tube must be inserted all the way, otherwise it will be blocked. {{ :tina2:图片22.png?nolink&400 }}\\ After cleaning the nozzle, be sure to insert the material tube to the end:\\ {{ :tina2:图片21.png?nolink&400 }} ==== ⑥ Seriously blocked and unable to be cleaned ==== If the blockage is severe and cannot be cleaned, the hotend can be replaced:\\ 1. "Unload the filament".\\ {{ :tina2:图片18.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Press the tube fitting and remove the tube.\\ {{ :tina2:图片19.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 3. Press and hold the switch and unlock the buckle (be careful not to get burned! Wait until the temperature is low before operating!)\\ {{ :tina2:图片23.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Use a 2.0mmL wrench to loosen the screw.\\ {{ :tina2:图片24.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 5. Replace and install a new hotend. The heat break of the hotend is inserted into the hole of the aluminum block and pushed to the top. {{ :tina2:图片25.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 6. Fasten the buckle.\\ {{ :tina2:图片26.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 7. Tighten the screw and insert the tube to the bottom.\\ {{ :tina2:图片27.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 8. It is necessary to adjust the Z-offset after replacing the nozzle.\\ {{ :tina2:图片28.png?nolink&400 }} \\ \\ ===== The Spaghetti / messed up / not sticky ===== If the model does not stick to the platform, it will print out of order.\\ {{ :tina2:图片29.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ① Adhesion / First Layer Adhesion ==== Low temperature or long-term use will cause the adhesion of the platform to decrease. Please apply glue on the platform.\\ {{ :tina2:图片30.png?nolink&400 }} \\ ==== ②Z-offset is too large ==== 1.Select "Probe Z-offset"function.\\ {{ :tina2:图片31.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Adjust the appropriate Z-offset. The lines on the first layer are smooth and flat.\\ {{ :tina2:图片32.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ③ Support ==== Some models need to add supports. Without supports, they cannot be printed successfully.\\ {{ :tina2:图片33.png?nolink&800 }} \\ \\ ===== Restart, blue screen ===== The device keeps restarting, blue screen or black screen.\\ {{ :tina2:图片34.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ① Power supply ==== The power adapter or power switch is damaged, please replace the power supply.\\ {{ :tina2:图片35.png?nolink&400 }} \\ ==== ② TF card ==== If it keeps restarting when selecting files to print, the TF card is faulty. Please replace the TF card.\\ {{ :tina2:图片36.png?nolink&800 }} \\ \\ ===== The proximity sensor fails to measure the point / damage the platform ===== {{ :tina2:图片37.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ① Z-offset is too small ==== {{ :tina2:图片38.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 1.Select "Probe Z-offset"function.\\ {{ :tina2:图片39.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Adjust the appropriate Z-offset. The lines on the first layer are smooth and flat.\\ {{ :tina2:图片32.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ②The proximity sensor position is too high ==== 1. Use a 2.5mmL wrench to loosen the screw.\\ {{ :tina2:图片40.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Adjust the approach height and tighten the screw. {{ :tina2:图片41.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Z-offset is required after installation.\\ {{ :tina2:图片39.png?nolink&400 }} \\ ==== ③ The proximity sensor is damaged ==== 1. Use a 2.5mmL wrench to loosen the screw.\\ {{ :tina2:图片40.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Cut off the ties and untie the black wrapping cloth.\\ {{ :tina2:图片9.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Unplug the plug and remove the proximity sensor.\\ {{ :tina2:图片42.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Replace and install a new proximity sensor and adjust the Z-offset.\\ {{ :tina2:图片39.png?nolink&400 }} \\ \\ ===== Nozzle heating failure ===== {{ :tina2:图片43.png?nolink&800 }} 1. "Unload the filament".\\ {{ :tina2:图片18.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Press the tube fitting and remove the tube.\\ {{ :tina2:图片19.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 3. Press and hold the switch and unlock the buckle (be careful not to get burned! Wait until the temperature is low before operating!)\\ {{ :tina2:图片23.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Use a 2.0mmL wrench to loosen the screw.\\ {{ :tina2:图片24.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 5. Replace and install a new hotend. The heat break of the hotend is inserted into the hole of the aluminum block and pushed to the top. {{ :tina2:图片25.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 6. Fasten the buckle.\\ {{ :tina2:图片26.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 7. Tighten the screw and insert the tube to the bottom.\\ {{ :tina2:图片27.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 8. It is necessary to adjust the Z-offset after replacing the nozzle.\\ {{ :tina2:图片28.png?nolink&400 }} \\ \\ ===== TF card is damaged ===== The device or computer cannot recognize it, please format the TF card.\\ {{ :tina2:图片44.png?nolink&400 }} \\ ==== Windows: ==== 1. Right-click the TF card and select Format.\\ {{ :tina2:图片45.png?nolink&800 }} 2. Click "Start" and wait for the formatting to complete. If the problem is not solved, please replace it with a new TF card.\\ {{ :tina2:图片46.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== Macos： ==== 1. Open “Disk Utility”\\ {{ :tina2:图片47.png?nolink&400 }} 2. Select the TF card, right-click and select "Erase"\\ {{ :tina2:图片48.png?nolink&800 }} 3. Click "Erase" and wait for the formatting to complete. If the problem is not solved, please replace it with a new TF card.\\ {{ :tina2:图片49.png?nolink&800 }} \\ \\ ===== Homing failed, the nozzle kept bumping ===== {{ :tina2:图片50.png?nolink&800 }} Please enter endstop troubleshooting\\ 1.Open "endstop"\\ {{ :tina2:图片51.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Click the X, Y, and Z endstop with your hand to observe whether "Off-On" is displayed normally. If it is not displayed normally, it is a fault.\\ {{ :tina2:图片52.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Place a metal wrench under the proximity sensor and observe whether "Off-On" is displayed normally. If it is not displayed normally, it is a fault.\\ {{ :tina2:图片53.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ① X homing failed ==== 1. Re-insert the plug to see if it works properly.\\ {{ :tina2:图片54.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Unplug the X endstop wire on the motherboard.\\ {{ :tina2:图片55.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Cut off the black ties.\\ {{ :tina2:图片56.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the X endstop and replace it.\\ {{ :tina2:图片57.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ② Y homing failed ==== 1. Re-insert the plug to see if it works properly.\\ {{ :tina2:图片58.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Unplug the Y endstop wire on the motherboard.\\ {{ :tina2:图片59.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Cut off the black ties.\\ {{ :tina2:图片60.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the Y endstop and replace it.\\ {{ :tina2:图片61.png?nolink&800 }} \\ ==== ③ Z homing failed ==== 1. Confirm that the shaft coupling shell has been removed, re-insert the plug to see if it works normally. \\ {{ :tina2:图片62.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Unplug the Z endstop wire on the motherboard.\\ {{ :tina2:图片63.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Cut off the black ties.\\ {{ :tina2:图片64.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the Z endstop and replace it.\\ {{ :tina2:图片65.png?nolink&800 }} ==== ③ The proximity sensor is damaged ==== 1. Use a 2.5mmL wrench to loosen the screw.\\ {{ :tina2:图片40.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Cut off the ties and untie the black wrapping cloth.\\ {{ :tina2:图片9.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 3. Unplug the plug and remove the proximity sensor.\\ {{ :tina2:图片42.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Replace and install a new proximity sensor and adjust the Z-offset.\\ {{ :tina2:图片39.png?nolink&400 }} \\ \\ ===== Mainboard failure, or knob failure ===== If there is a blue screen or the knob does not work, it means the motherboard is faulty and needs to be replaced.\\ {{ :tina2:图片66.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the motherboard.\\ {{ :tina2:图片67.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 2. Unplug all the cables on the motherboard and replace with a new one.\\ {{ :tina2:图片68.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 3. Plug the cables back into the motherboard and tighten the motherboard screws.\\ {{ :tina2:图片69.png?nolink&400 }} \\ \\ ===== Belt and Y-axis holder ===== If the belt falls off, it can be reinstalled manually.\\ {{ :tina2:图片70.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 1. Use a 2.0mm wrench to loosen the 4 platform screws.\\ {{ :tina2:图片71.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Break the belt back to its original position.\\ {{ :tina2:图片72.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 3. Press the motor firmly with your hand and tighten the 4 screws.\\ {{ :tina2:图片73.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. If the Y-axis holder is broken, it cannot be repaired. Please contact after-sales service.\\ {{ :tina2:图片74.png?nolink&400 }} \\ \\ ===== Platform heating failed ===== 1. Use 2.0mm and 2.5mm wrenches to loosen 10 heatbed screws.\\ {{ :tina2:图片75.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 2. Cut off the black ties.\\ {{ :tina2:图片56.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 3. Unplug the heatbed cables.\\ {{ :tina2:图片76.png?nolink&800 }}\\ 4. Remove the heatbed and replace it with a new one.\\ {{ :tina2:图片77.png?nolink&400 }}\\ 5. Install the new heatbed and check whether the belt has fallen off. If it falls off, manually buckle the belt onto the holder.\\ {{ :tina2:图片78.png?nolink&800 }}\\