CHAPTER 9

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3D Printer Maintenance: Inspection and Adjustment Tasks

Owning a 3D printer can be very rewarding—especially once the printer is calibrated correctly and you are achieving high-quality prints. You should take pride in creating things for your household, family, and friends. Whether you are creating new gadgets, fixing things around the house, or just creating things for gifts,1 the enjoyment factor is quite high.

However, keeping your printer running well requires vigilance and the judicial application of proper maintenance. You have to learn to pay attention to the printer mechanicals and understand the tasks needed to keep things ...

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