GUIDES,TIPS & SOLUTIONS
A
POWER ON
+ The green indicator light does not turn on
Make sure the 120 VAC cable is securely connected to the wall outlet and the power supply
- Try another wall outlet
- It is unlikely, but maybe the power supply is blown, please contact us by email
+ The printer's LCD screen does not turn on
Make sure the power supply (24 VDC) is securely connected to the printer
Make sure the printer power switch is flipped to the ON (|) position
+ Printer menu does not display ULIO 3D BRIX Ready
- Please contact us by email
B
hotend movement on the X axis
+ The X-axis rack does not move at all
- Make sure the X-axis connector is securely plugged into the X-motor
- It's unlikely, but it could be that the X-axis gear is slipping on the motor shaft
- It is unlikely, but it is possible that the X motor is defective, please contact us by email
+ The X-axis rack moves once and then stops moving
- Zeroing initiation was not performed correctly
- Redo the X axis zeroing
- Make sure the X-axis limit switch connector is plugged in
- It is unlikely but maybe the limit switch is faulty, please contact us by email
+ The X-axis rack moves with difficulty
- Make sure you have added a thin layer of lubricant
- Make sure the bricks are laid correctly
+ The X-axis rack is not heading in the right direction
- Contact us by email
+ The X-axis rack is moving in the correct direction but cannot reach the X limit switch
- Disable the X motor:
- Click the yellow button on the microcontroller → Motion → Disable Steppers
- Try manually moving the X-axis rack and check if it can reach the limit switch (you should hear a click) otherwise:
- Contact us by email
+ The X-axis rack reaches the limit switch but the X motor continues to rotate
- Make sure the X-axis limit switch connector is securely plugged in
- It is unlikely but maybe the limit switch is faulty, please contact us by email
C
movement of the print bed on the Y axis
+ The Y-axis rack does not move at all
- Make sure the Y-axis connector is securely plugged into the Y-motor
- It's unlikely, but it could be that the Y-axis gear is slipping on the motor shaft
- It is unlikely, but it is possible that the Y motor is defective, please contact us by email
+ The Y-axis rack moves once and then stops moving
- Zeroing initiation was not performed correctly
- Redo the Y axis zeroing
- Make sure the Y-axis limit switch connector is plugged in
- It is unlikely, but it could be that the limit switch is faulty, please contact us by email
+ The Y-axis rack moves with difficulty
- Make sure you have added a thin layer of lubricant
- Make sure the bricks are laid correctly
+ The Y-axis rack is not heading in the right direction
- Make sure you have installed the print bed in the correct orientation (refer to the manual).
+ The Y-axis rack is moving in the correct direction but cannot reach the Y limit switch
- Disable the Y motor:
- Click the yellow button on the microcontroller → Motion → Disable Steppers
- Try manually moving the Y-axis rack and check if it can reach the limit switch (you should hear a click) otherwise:
- Contact us by email
+ The Y-axis rack reaches the limit switch but the Y motor continues to rotate
- Make sure the Y-axis limit switch connector is securely plugged in
- It is unlikely, but it could be that the limit switch is faulty, please contact us by email
D
movement of the print bed on the Z axis
(This step is very important)
+ The Z-axis rack cannot reach the limit switch and you hear clicking noises
- Click here to proceed to the troubleshooting section
+ The Z-axis rack does not move at all
- Make sure the Z-axis connector is securely plugged into the Z-motor
- It's unlikely but maybe the Z axis gear is slipping on the motor shaft
- It is unlikely but maybe the Z motor is defective, please contact us by email
+ The Z-axis rack is not heading in the right direction
- Make sure you have installed the Z-axis rack in the correct direction (refer to the manual)
+ The Z-axis rack moves once and then stops moving
* Redo the Z axis zeroing+ The Z-axis rack is moving in the correct direction but cannot reach the Z limit switch
- Disable the Z motor:
- Click the yellow button on the microcontroller → Motion → Disable Steppers
- Try manually moving the Z-axis rack and check if it can reach the limit switch (you should hear a click) otherwise:
- Repeat adjusting the distance between the hot nozzle and the center of the print bed
+ The Z-axis rack reaches the limit switch but the Z motor continues to rotate
- Make sure the Z-axis limit switch connector is securely plugged in
- It is unlikely but maybe the limit switch is faulty, please contact us by email
E
Hotend cooling fan (30 mm)
The front fan starts automatically when the 3D printer is turned on
If the fan does not start, turn off the printer and contact us by email
End of this section, go to step F
F
Microcontroller Cooling Fan (40mm)
The case fan starts automatically when the 3D printer is turned on
If the fan does not start, turn off the printer and contact us by email
End of this section, go to step G
G
Side cooling fan (40 mm)
Activate the side fan switch:
Click the yellow button on the microcontroller → Temperature → Fan Speed 1 → 100% → Click the yellow button again to initiate the command.
If the fan does not start, turn off the printer and contact us by email
End of this section, go to step H
H
HOTend
Activate the hotend heating block:
Before activating the hotende heating block, the main menu should display the approximate room temperature.
If the temperature displayed on the main menu is abnormal (por example 15°C) , turn off the printer and contact us by email
Click the yellow button on the microcontroller → Temperature → Nozzle → Adjust the temperature to 215°C → Click the yellow button again to initiate the command
Wait 20 seconds and the hot nozzle temperature should be displayed on the main menu
If the hot nozzle temperature does not increase to the set point, turn off the printer and contact us by email
If ever the hot nozzle temperature fluctuates sporadically, turn off the printer and contact us by email
Important:
Once finished, deactivate the heating block:
Click the yellow button on the microcontroller → Temperature → Nozzle → Adjust the temperature to 0°C → Click the yellow button again to initiate the command
Never touch the tip of the hot nozzle with your fingers, as it is very hot!
End of this section, go to step I
I
Loading / Unloading Filament
+ The extruder does not turn at all
- Make sure the hot nozzle temperature is at least 180°C
- Make sure the extruder connector is securely plugged into the motor
- It is unlikely, but it may be that the extruder motor is faulty, please contact us by email
+ The extruder does not rotate counterclockwise
- This is unlikely, please contact us by email
+ The motor shaft turns but not the toothed gear
- It's unlikely, but make sure the toothed gear adjustment screw is tight on the flat side of the motor else:
- Contact us by email
+ The filament comes out curling
- You have an extrusion problem (probably a partially clogged nozzle) please contact us by email
J
End of troubleshooting
Turn off the printer !