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I already wrote about the first maintenance of the P1S printer. Almost a month into the job, I saw a message on the screen, "Z-axis lead screw needs lubrication".
If yours Bambu Lab P1S showed such a message, it means that the screw (or all 3 screws) of the axis Z (the one that raises and lowers the platform) needs care. Without lubrication, it can work noisily, with increased wear and even cause errors during printing.
What is needed:
- Grease (for example, Super Lube or similar, without aggressive solvents). The printer comes with several Grease sticks, then use it for the first time. Then you need to buy a Super Lube
- Lint-free napkin.
- Disposable glove (optional to avoid getting dirty).
Step-by-step instructions:
- Turn off the printer and wait for the platform to stop completely.
- Clean Screw Z from dust and old lubrication with a soft lint-free napkin. It will have to be thrown away.
- Apply a new lubricant - a few drops or a thin layer along the entire length of the thread. Do not smear as shown on YouTube - they then simply wipe and throw away a bunch of excess lubricant.
- Turn on the printer and through the menu or manually raise/lower the platform several times so that the lubricant is evenly distributed.
- Check the result <TAG1> platform movement should be smooth and without creaks.
Tip: lubricate the Z screw approximately every 200–300 hours of printing or when the appropriate message appears.
Here is a link to official bambulab documentation:
https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/general/lead-screws-lubrication
Well, I also described this step in the post about the first service.
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