====== Ultimaker 3 Extended ======
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  * Max Build Volume: ''215 x 215 x 300mm''
  * [[:Filament options]]

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===== Maintenance =====
==== Every 2 months ====
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/23131-clean-the-printer|Clean printer]]
    * wash build plate with warm water
    * heat up nozzles to 150°C and remove plastic stuck on the nozzle (with tweezers or a paper towel)
    * clean Bowden tube by pushing a piece of sponge trough. Tight fit, and a new piece of sponge per tube.
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/23130-lubricate-the-axles|Lubricate axles]] 
      * clean all smooth axles with a paper towel
      * one drop of Unilube on all smooth axles (also the two vertical ones). Move the print head and bed manually to distribute.


==== Every 6 months ====
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/52500-check-for-play-on-axles|Check for play on axles]]
      * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/50871-check-for-play-on-axles|calibrate axles if play detected]]
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/39664-check-the-tension-of-the-short-belts|Check tension of short belts]]
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/50869-check-for-residue-in-the-front-fan-of-the-print-head|Check for residue in front fan of print head]]
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/52502-check-the-quality-of-the-silicone-nozzle-cover|Check quality of silicone nozzle cover]]
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/23132-clean-the-print-cores|Clean print cores]]
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/52503-lubricate-the-lead-screw-of-the-z-motor|Lubricate lead screw Z motor]]
==== Yearly ====

  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/52504-clean-the-feeders|Clean feeders]]
  * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/52505-replace-the-bowden-tubes|Replace Bowden tubes]]