UltiMaker uses functional, analytical and tracking cookies. Tracking cookies enhance your experience on our website and may also collect your personal data outside of Ultimaker websites. If you agree with the use of tracking cookies, click “I agree, continue browsing”. You can withdraw your consent at any time. If you do not consent with the use of tracking cookies, click “Refuse”. You can find more information about cookies on our Privacy and Cookie Policy page.
I would first try powering off the system, then raising the build plate all the way up. To raise it manually just grab under each side of the bed support plate, just in front of the "Ultimaker 2" sign. It should have some even resistance all the way up. Then when it's fully up, release it. If everything is perfect the bed should slide back down to the floor from its own weight. Most machines that I've worked with need a little extra pressure though. If it doesn't slide down by itself, try helping with a light push.
On its way up and down the motion should be consistent. If you feel bumps or extra drag at those specific 2 points, then it's probably either a damaged z screw, rod, or bearing, or maybe just something that needs to be cleaned out.
Also, what does it sound like when the power's off and you're sliding the bed up and down? Smooth or grinding sounds?
Link to post
Share on other sites
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Cura 5.7 is here and it brings a handy new workflow improvement when using Thingiverse and Cura together, as well as additional capabilities for Method series printers, and a powerful way of sharing print settings using new printer-agnostic project files! Read on to find out about all of these improvements and more.
S-Line Firmware 8.3.0 was released Nov. 20th on the "Latest" firmware branch.
(Sorry, was out of office when this released)
This update is for...
All UltiMaker S series
New features
Temperature status. During print preparation, the temperatures of the print cores and build plate will be shown on the display. This gives a better indication of the progress and remaining wait time. Save log files in paused state. It is now possible to save the printer's log files to USB if the currently active print job is paused. Previously, the Dump logs to USB option was only enabled if the printer was in idle state. Confirm print removal via Digital Factory. If the printer is connected to the Digital Factory, it is now possible to confirm the removal of a previous print job via the Digital Factory interface. This is useful in situations where the build plate is clear, but the operator forgot to select Confirm removal on the printer’s display. Visit this page for more information about this feature.
Recommended Posts
chrisw 70
I would first try powering off the system, then raising the build plate all the way up. To raise it manually just grab under each side of the bed support plate, just in front of the "Ultimaker 2" sign. It should have some even resistance all the way up. Then when it's fully up, release it. If everything is perfect the bed should slide back down to the floor from its own weight. Most machines that I've worked with need a little extra pressure though. If it doesn't slide down by itself, try helping with a light push.
On its way up and down the motion should be consistent. If you feel bumps or extra drag at those specific 2 points, then it's probably either a damaged z screw, rod, or bearing, or maybe just something that needs to be cleaned out.
Also, what does it sound like when the power's off and you're sliding the bed up and down? Smooth or grinding sounds?
Link to post
Share on other sites