Maintenanc e and care – LulzBot TAZ Pro S 3D Printer User Manual
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Maintenanc
e and Care
Electronics Box Cleaning:
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Unplug the power cord and USB cable before beginning any
maintenance on the LulzBot TAZ Pro S control box.
Remove filament from the filament holder and unscrew the ten screws holding the
control box panel in place. Then remove the panel to gain access to the control box. Using
compressed air, clear the fans, power supply, and area around the control board of any
dust or debris that may have collected inside.
Nozzle Wiping Pad:
A clean nozzle tip is critical for the performance of your LulzBot
TAZ Pro S. Ensuring metal-to-metal contact in the leveling sequence is critical. If you are
experiencing leveling failures or have noticed prints starting too close to the bed, your
nozzle wiping pad may require attention.
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Never use metal to clean your nozzle.
The wiping pad is reversible and replaceable. To remove a pad, pry up on it with
the dental pick or
tweezers from the supplied LulzBot TAZ tool kit. Then, either flip the pad over (if the other side is
unused) or replace the pad with one of the spares included in the tool kit. Wiper Pads need to be replaced
periodically and are considered a consumable item. Additional pads can be purchased at
LulzBot.com
Smooth Rod Cleaning:
Wipe down the smooth rods on the X, Y, and Z axes using a clean, dry lint free
cloth. The bushings that allow movement along the smooth rods are self-lubricating.
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Never apply lubricant to the smooth rods.
Print Area Cleaning:
With regular use, dust and debris can collect underneath the printer and may cause interference with the Y-axis
motion. Periodically clean and dust the area underneath and surrounding the printer to prevent this. Make sure that the hot end and
print bed are at room temperature before beginning any cleaning or maintenance unless otherwise noted.
WARNING -
Electric shock can kill.
ALWAYS
disconnect the printer by
unplugging the power cord before
attempting to enter the electronics box
enclosure.
Failure to follow warnings could result
in personal injury, death, or property
damage.
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