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--- lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6 [2019/06/04 01:24] – created formlab
+++ lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6 [2023/03/13 07:12] – [Pause before print] formlab
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 ====== Lulzbot Taz 6 ======
-{{:lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6.jpg?nolink|}}
+{{:lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6.jpg?nolink&200|}}
+Max Build Volume: ''280 x 280 x 250mm''
+----
+Park Position (for use with the pause-at-height-script)\\
+X = 290\\
+Y = 280
+  * [[:How much does FDM printing cost?]]
+  * [[:Filament options]]
+===== Pause before print =====
+Insert after this line: ''M117 TAZ 6 Printing... ; progress indicator message on LCD''
+<code>
+;TYPE:CUSTOM
+;added code by post processing
+;script: PauseAtHeightorLayer.py
+;current layer: 0
+;current z: 0.200000
+;pause_by: H
+;current_temperature: 205
+M83 ;Set E relative
+G1 Z5.000000 F300
+G1 X0.000000 Y258.000000 F9000
+G1 Z180 F300
+M84 E0
+M104 S180 ; standby temperature
+M0 ; Do the actual pause
+M109 S200 ; resume temperature
+G1 Z5.000000 F300
+G1 X166.558000 Y96.693000 F9000
+M82 ;Set E absolute
+G92 E0.000000
+</code>
+===== Troubleshooting =====
+  * The printer underextrudes after ±10 - 15 minutes.
+    * This could be [[https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heat-creep-on-taz-6-single-extruder-2-1-anyone-else/4344/13|heat creep]]
+===== Maintenance =====
+  * [[https://ohai.lulzbot.com/group/maintenance-repairs/|Maintenance and repairs overview]]
+  * [[https://www.lulzbot.com/maintaining-your-3d-printer|Lulzobot Taz 6 Maintenance instructions]]
+==== Every 2 months ====
+  * Check your belt tension
+  * Wipe down the smooth rods (no lubrication)
+  * Blow out the fan/control box while powered down
+==== Every 6 months ====
+  * Lubricate Z-lead screw
+==== Yearly ====
+  * Check the set screws on the stepper motor pulleys and the small gear on the extruder, tighten if necessary. Use of a mild thread locking compound is acceptable.
+  * Examine the threaded rod couplers. TAZ users should make sure the hose clamps are tight.
+  * Verify that any frame screws are tight.
+  * Check for software updates. Update Cura LulzBot Edition at [[https://www.lulzbot.com/cura|LulzBot.com/Cura]]. Slic3r can be found at [[https://www.slic3r.org/|Slicer.org]] and Printrun can be found at [[https://github.com/kliment/Printrun|Github.com/Kliment/Printrun]].