FAQ

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How to fix a loose x-axis belt
In rare cases, during transportation and as a result of a heavy shock, the x-axis belt can get loose.  The following steps illustrate how to fix th...
Tue, 30 Sep, 2014 at 8:30 AM
How to replace the zimboard ?
First, you'll need to unscrew the base plate & internal cover : Unscrew the 6 screw on the top and the 4 allen screws below : ...
Mon, 16 Feb, 2015 at 7:48 PM
How to replace the teflon tube retainers ?
Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 at 3:55 PM
How to replace a stepper driver
This procedure explains how to replace a stepper driver. 1. Unscrew the Internal Cover 2. Put the printer on its back and unscrew the...
Mon, 23 Feb, 2015 at 2:51 PM
How to tighten the XY Gantry and the Z Axis motor pulleys
This procedure is intended to solve an issue with the very first machines sent to kickstarter backers. On some machines, the motor pulleys screws on the XY ...
Thu, 30 Oct, 2014 at 5:32 PM
How to recalibrate the filament sensor ?
The goal of this procedure is to explain how to recalibrate zim filament sensors (also called filament endstops) These sensors allow zim to know if there...
Sun, 2 Nov, 2014 at 5:45 PM
How to modify the cabling of the cartridge holders ?
We have experienced electrical interferences on some of the first machines produced, which we had never seen on prototypes. This is especially true for the ...
Tue, 10 Mar, 2015 at 4:12 PM
How to verify and possibly correct cartridge information?
The goal of this procedure is to use a temporary page to allow the verification and possibly the correction of corrupted cartridge information.   ...
Tue, 3 Mar, 2015 at 11:50 AM
How to modify the slicer presets?
This document is intended to describe each of the presets parameters used to slice a model with Zim. ...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2015 at 11:33 AM
How to replace the heater block
This FAQ will cover how to take out and replace the Zim heater block. WARNING: Make sure the printer head and other components are cool enough to sa...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2015 at 5:07 PM