{"id":451,"date":"2021-10-11T02:08:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T02:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/?p=451"},"modified":"2021-11-18T18:35:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T18:35:03","slug":"3d-printer-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/3d-printer-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the 3d Printer repaired – Important Facts & Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Working with 3D printers is fun. But it comes with its ups and downside. Like with every other machine, you\u2019d need to repair it when it breaks down from time to time. Sometimes, you could fix the fault with your 3D Printer as it could be a minor issue. Other times, you might need to carry out significant changes that might require the help of an expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But before you attempt to repair your 3D Printer, you first have to diagnose the real problem. Trust me, the diagnoses process is fun, especially for the hobbyist in the field. Keep reading as we explore some of the available fixing processes for your 3D Printer. That way, you’ll know the best solution to administer to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are diverse methods to help fix your 3D Printer, as long as you don’t need to change some parts of the 3D Printer. What you need to do is diagnose the problem first. Then, you’ll know which fixing process you should follow. In essence, the situation dictates the repair solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For starters, different problems arise with the 3D Printer. Fixing these problems via diagnosis is the way to go. You have to, first, diagnose the problem. Then, make a move to fix it. Sometimes, you\u2019d need to get spare parts to swap with faulty parts. Other times, you need to mess with the controls to repair the Printer. Generally, any fault with your 3D Printer is either power-related, hardware-related, print quality-related, or filament-related. Keep reading as we’ll explore how to handle these problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the 3D printer problem you\u2019re facing is power-related, there are a couple of reasons that it is an issue. We’ll explore some of the possible problems and the solutions to these potential problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This issue arises your 3D Printer refuses to turn on, especially when nothing is wrong with the setup. Don’t panic and try this fixing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Printer fails to turn on: <\/strong>Try out some of these troubleshooting techniques when your 3D fails to come on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the chances of your 3D printer stepper motor getting faulty are slim, it is not entirely impossible. Before you make<\/p>\n\n\n\n A significant nozzle problem that prevents your 3D Printer from working is that the nozzle fails to heat up when you turn on your 3D Printer. Here\u2019s how to fix this nozzle problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After fixing the power source or outlet issue but the printer screen doesn’t come on, keep reading to discover some of the tricks you can try to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related: electricity consumption of 3D printer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your 3D Printer could be plagued by quite a few hardware-related issues that prevent it from performing its duties well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By now, you can already tell that printer nozzles are a crucial part of your 3D Printer. One of the hardware-related 3D printers is the jammed nozzle issue. If anything happens to it, it won’t function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nozzle could get jammed for a lot of reasons. For starters, the nozzle could mistakenly melt into the bed while you\u2019re working. Your stepper motor could also seize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the stepper motor is seized, try to replace the stepper motor. To fix it, determine why the printer nozzle is stuck and fix it. If the nozzle melted into the bed, use the preheat settings so you can separate the nozzle from the printing bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy way to know if the hot end of your Printer is wobbly is to check the motion of the linear bearing or guide rods. If either of these parts is loose, the hot end would be wobbly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy way to determine this is to check if the linear bearing moves in an inconsistent pattern or if it hangs or gets stiff frequently and occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice any of the above highlighted, then it\u2019s time to change the linear bearing. If the guide rods are the problem, try to tighten them as they\u2019ve come loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The timing belts could also be a problem. Here, you need to figure out how to fix the tension on your 3D timing belt when it comes loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single way to tighten the timing belt on a 3D printer when it comes loose because 3D Printer differs. But you can understand how to do this by using the manual guide or reaching out to a professional for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could also reach out to the customer service support of the 3D printer brand that you bought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This problem could occur if you’ve had your 3D Printer for a long while. It could also happen to new 3D printers for a couple of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be sure, you’ve got to check if faulty buttons and switches are using a multimeter. As you figure out which switch or button is defective, make a move to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>When the quality of your object falls short of your expectation, it is an indication that your 3D printed is plagued by some print quality-related issues. Don’t worry; you can easily spot and fix some of the problems via the techniques explored in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the plastic material on the first layer of your object is not sufficient, it will affect the print quality of your object. Don\u2019t get overwhelmed as this problem is common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A couple of factors are responsible for the insufficiency of the plastic material on the first layer of the object you print. For starters, the nozzle height affects the amount of plastic on the object you intend to print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the nozzle is so high that it sits too far away from where it’s supposed to sit initially, there won’t be enough plastic on the object’s first layer to form a well-printed quality at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy way to identify this problem is to pay attention to the detail of the filament shape. The printed filament would most likely take a curvy or straight shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you pour any liquid substance like honey on the printed object, you\u2019ll notice that it would look wobbly if there\u2019s not enough material on the first layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution:<\/strong> The second solution is to boost the nozzle temperature. When the nozzle temperature is cold, it also affects the amount of plastic that slides out of the nozzle to form your object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The third method that you can deploy to correct this is to adjust the extrusion multiplier. Increase when printing the first layer. Then, you can reduce the extrusion multiplier once you’ve successfully printed the extrusion multiplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBroken Stepper Motors: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nozzle Problem: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Printer Screen Problem: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3D Printer Repair with Hardware Related<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Printer Nozzle: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wobbly hot end: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3D printer timing Belts: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Faulty button or switches: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3D Printer Repair with <\/strong>Print Quality Related<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient Plastic: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are three ways to solve this problem. The first is the obvious answer: to adjust the nozzle height so that it prints the exact amount of material it needs to form a high print quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n