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12-01-2015, 05:25 PM #1
How long OR how many prints before your first printer failure? And what failed?
Just wondering about longevity and what parts I might want to have on hand for "that day".
I know it can vary wildly.
Has anyone had their printer go for a year or 250 prints (whichever occurs sooner) before a failure?
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12-01-2015, 06:11 PM #2
I forget exactly, something like 525 hours (could be wrong on the hours!). The Y axis motor mount cracked. A spare was included. I've printed another spare.
I've replaced a number of nozzles, but don't consider that a failure.
Nothing else so far, knock on wood...
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12-02-2015, 01:32 AM #3
I had a problem right after delivery : a youth problem for my printer design, solved right after by the Support.
Nothing ever since. It's been a year and over 100 prints.
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12-02-2015, 08:17 AM #4
Since we have more less the same printer you can look into the following:
- Y axis motor mounting bracket. I have printed these but made one out of aluminium.
- X axis belt clamp (under the extruders). Also replaced with an aluminium part.
I intend to, over time, replace as parts as possible with aluminium ones as the printer itself runs perfectly.
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12-02-2015, 08:50 AM #5
Thanks guys.
Very helpful information as always.
This forum would be practically worthless without the three of you
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12-02-2015, 06:11 PM #6
I've printing for over a year now but just recently joined 3dprintboard. I am mostly active on Reddit until recently. I've had over 100 prints so far and the first problem I encountered are clogged nozzles that made my printer halt. I've been cleaning and replacing nozzles for maintenance.
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12-02-2015, 09:23 PM #7
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I had a crappy surge protector burn down my garage one time.
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12-03-2015, 05:23 AM #8
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12-03-2015, 06:32 AM #9
Failure not due to user error or damage in shipment? None yet. Some heads have over 2000 hours of print time.
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12-03-2015, 07:12 AM #10
Ouch is right!
Speaking of things like this.....I have my Printer plugged into a Battery Backup device because occasionally we have power dips.
The other night it saved a 6 hour print due to a 3 second outage.
Plus I think it will protect my beloved printer from "dirty power" that occasionally comes through.
My 3D Norn Emissary print
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