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Description: Maintaining your 3D printer can be an important investment in time to help extend the life of your desktop digital fabrication device. Over hundreds of hours of printing, belts come loose, bolts unthread, and some parts just tend to wear out. Follow along and get the top ten areas to concentrate on to keep your 3D printer up and running. Read the article here: matterhackers.com/articles/the-top-ten-tips-for-3d-printer-maintenance?rcode=YTUBE Learn more about the components of 3D printers with our Anatomy of a 3D printer guide: matterhackers.com/articles/anatomy-of-a-3d-printer?rcode=YTUBE Explore MatterHackers: matterhackers.com/?rcode=YTUBE Want 3D printing news and awesomeness sent directly to your inbox every week? Stay on top of everything 3D printing by subscribing to our newsletter! matterhackers.com/newsletter #3dprinter #maintenance #keepitclean Video Contents 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Lubrication 01:30 - Dust The Components 02:06 - Tighten Nuts & Bolts 02:31 - Clean Extruder Feeder Wheels 03:08 - Remove 3D Printing Debris 03:31 - Check For Deformed Parts 04:18 - Tighten Your Belts 04:55 - Inspect & Replace Bowden Tubes 05:41 - Clean & Replace Your Nozzle 06:39 - Check Your Bed Level Regularly 07:17 - Honorable Mention