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.
Printing fine, then next day feeder starts skipping/going backwards rapidly for half a second now and then
What you are referring to as the culprit is the white PTFE coupler, which indeed can start showing signs of wear. Looks like you found it!
It is hard to pinpoint an exact number of print hours on it, since it continuously receives pressure from the spring above it and what filaments you print (how hot your hot end gets) is also influential.
The fact that it is a consumable and can show signs of wear is a fact though.
With the Ultimaker 2+ we have replaced the spring by a spacer, and replaced the PTFE by a glassfilled PTFE, which is stronger than the 'old' one. If you still had the old one, a new one may last longer.
About error 2, why would you want to move the printhead so fast?
What probably happens, although with filament is seems unlikely unless you move it really really fast, is that you make the steppermotors turn, which generate some power which make it to your electronics. That may probably cause it to freeze.
Best remedy is.. don't move it too fast manually
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!
Often getting started is the most difficult part of any process. A good start sets you up for success and saves you time and energy that could be spent elsewhere. That is why we have a onboarding course ready for
Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle, Ultimaker S5, Ultimaker S3 Ultimaker 2+ Connect.
They're ready for you on the Ultimaker Academy platform. All you need to do to gain access is to register your product to gain free access.
Ready? Register your product here in just 60 seconds.
Recommended Posts
SandervG 1,505
Hi @shockbolt, welcome to the forums!
What you are referring to as the culprit is the white PTFE coupler, which indeed can start showing signs of wear. Looks like you found it!
It is hard to pinpoint an exact number of print hours on it, since it continuously receives pressure from the spring above it and what filaments you print (how hot your hot end gets) is also influential.
The fact that it is a consumable and can show signs of wear is a fact though.
With the Ultimaker 2+ we have replaced the spring by a spacer, and replaced the PTFE by a glassfilled PTFE, which is stronger than the 'old' one. If you still had the old one, a new one may last longer.
About error 2, why would you want to move the printhead so fast?
What probably happens, although with filament is seems unlikely unless you move it really really fast, is that you make the steppermotors turn, which generate some power which make it to your electronics. That may probably cause it to freeze.
Best remedy is.. don't move it too fast manually
Link to post
Share on other sites