Zortrax 3D Printing
Zortrax 3D Printing
3D Printing & Maintenance
Operation and Maintaince for EVERYPRINT
ALWAYS watch the first 10% of a print and check for:
Raindrops - Printhead is too close to print bed and filament can not escape
Spaghetti - Printhead is too far from print bed and filament is not sticking
Curling - The corners of a large print and peeling and crashing into printhead
USE GLUE STICK on corners for large prints that occupy <80% of the print bed but
DO NOT PUT GLUE ON THE METAL SQUARES OF THE PRINT BED
ALWAYS remove cables and print bed from printer before using scraper
General Maintenance
Print head nozzles will gradually loose their tip, become covered in burnt plastic, and clogg. Replace nozzles as needed. See printer specific maintenance guide for directions.
Print bed is also a "consumable" and will slowly wear off its metal contacts NEEDED to level the build plate. Replace as needed.
Profound 3D is our vendor and will offer tech support.
1 (888) 874-7441
Website for step-by-step video instructions on maintaince and repair.
Website for step-by-step video instructions on maintaince and repair.
What to look for during the FIRST layer?
"Water Drops"
This is a BAD first layer!
The nozzle is too close the print bed. The printer may jam.
"Spaghetti"
This is a REALLY BAD first layer!
The nozzle is too far the print bed. The print may slip and form a ball.
"Flat Tube"
This is a GREAT first layer!
The nozzle is the perfect distance from the print bed.
