Printer Maintenance; The Maintenance Dialog; Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication - 3D Systems ProJet x60 Series User Manual

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ProJet x60 Series User Guide

6 Printer Maintenance

This chapter details how to perform maintenance on your printer and how to prepare your printer for stor-
age if you will not be running it for extended periods. Most of these procedures are only performed when
you are prompted to in the 3DPrint Maintenance dialog. Others should be performed at the recommended
frequency detailed in each procedure below.

6.1 The Maintenance Dialog

The Maintenance dialog (found on the 3DPrint Tools menu) keeps a record of when the Fast Axis bear-
ing, the Slow Axis bearing, and the Piston Screw require lubrication. 3DPrint will prompt you when lubrica-
tion of any of these components is required. Only lubricate these components when you are prompted to in
3D Print.
While lubrication of these items is important, it is equally important not to over-grease the bearings and pis-
ton screw when lubricating. Only a very small amount of grease is required to keep these parts working
optimally. Over-lubricating creates a situation where lubricant builds up in places where it should not be,
and may cause the printer to report an error.

6.2 Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication

Frequency: When prompted in 3DPrint, or when you receive Error 2303-1.
1. Before lubricating the Fast Axis, make sure the rails and carriage are clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions in the Routine Cleaning chapter.
2. Assemble the grease gun that is part of your Accessories Kit according to the instructions found in the
document 09576 Grease Gun Loading Instructions, which is supplied on the software installation
media shipped with the printer. You can also find these instructions on our Web site at
3dscentral.3dsystems.com.
3. Squeeze the handle until grease dispenses from the tip. Wipe clean with a clean paper towel.
4. Locate the Fast Axis grease fitting. Place the tip of the grease gun over the grease fitting. Push down
to snap the gun into place on the fitting.
5. Pump in a few squirts of grease until grease comes out the Relief Hole.
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