Maintenance
Overview
Like all equipment, the M3 / M3 Max printer needs regular maintenance to remain in good working condition.
Adjusting, removing, reconfiguring, or otherwise tampering with any printer components that are not explicitly flagged for user maintenance in this course is strongly discouraged, as it can lead to hardware damage and prolonged and costly periods of machine downtime.
If you have any questions about what is and is not off-limits, please contact Carbon Support.
Click the links below to see the maintenance information for each time period.
- Weekly
- Monthly
Tool and Supplies Needed for Maintenance
- Plan on a clean change of gloves to begin all maintenance tasks.
- Reference the Accessories & Supplies page for sourcing options of items
Weekly | Monthly | Quarterly | As Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
Foam Insert or aluminum foil | | 8 mm allen wrench | 8 mm allen wrench |
IPA 99% Isopropanol | | Cup to capture water | Silicone spatula |
Large swabs | | Intake filter | Brillianize or other anti-static acrylic cleaner |
8 mm allen wrench | | 3 mm allen wrench | Polyester polishing cloths |
Blue shop towels | | Sharpie | Novus polishing kit |
Brillianize or other anti-static acrylic cleaner | | | IPA 99% Isopropanol |
Polyester polishing cloths | | | Blue shop towels |
You will need some items from the M3 / M3 Max PM Parts Kit that was included with the initial printer delivery.
The items in the PM Parts Kit are listed below.
- Apply the touchscreen protector during installation and setup.
- Use the provided intake filter for your first quarterly maintenance. You will be responsible for purchasing new filters every 3 months.
- Set aside and store the remaining items for Carbon's Field Service Engineers to replace in your next preventive maintenance (PM) visit. Carbon will also ship these items ahead of subsequent PM visits.
# | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
1 | Particulate filter | 1 |
2 | Touchscreen protector kit | 1 |
3 | Pneumatic inlet filter | 1 |
4 | Kit box | 1 |
5 | Intake filter (MERV 8) | 1 |
The printer should be in a Ready to Print state, in the homed position for all maintenance.