¶ XY timing belt
¶ Tools
H2.0/1.5 hex key
Flat-tip tweezers or flat-blade screwdrivers
Quick dry glue
¶ Preparation
Power off the printer.
¶ Disassembly
Note: The disassembly and assembly steps of the two XY timing belts are similar.
¶ Step 1 - Loosen the tensioner
To replace the belt, loosen the XY tensioner at the appropriate position by following the relevant instructions in the following guide XY tensioner idler.
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¶ Step 2 - Remove tool head housing
Refer to this wiki guide The housing of toolhead to remove the toolhead housing.
¶ Step 3 - Unlock the belt
To remove the belt, first, use a flathead screwdriver or flat-tipped tweezers to remove the screw that locks the belt in place. Then, use a prying motion to lift the stopper out of the belt. After the stopper has been removed, apply force in the direction that the belt is loosened to release it from the tool head as shown in the image below. Repeat these steps to loosen the other end of the belt.
¶ Step 4 - Remove the belt
To remove the belt from the idlers and motor pulley, gently pull on the belt until it is completely detached from them.
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¶ Step 5 - Remove the tensioner
Remove the tensioner from the belt.
(Similar steps to remove the other belt)
¶ Assembly
¶ Step 1 - Put through the belt
To reinstall the belt, first, place the tensioner onto the belt. Then, feed the belt through the components in the order shown in the images below. You may find it helpful to use tools like tweezers to guide the belt into position.
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¶ Step 2 - Attach the stopper
To secure the belt in place, apply a small amount of quick-drying glue to the stopper and attach it to both ends of the belt.
¶ Step 3 - Locking the belt
To install the belt, bend the belt and insert it into the slot. Then, push the belt upwards (or downwards) to position it correctly. Use the hex key to press the timing belt stopper into place fully and secure it with a screw. Repeat these steps to lock the other end of the belt.
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¶ Step 4 - Install the toolhead housing
Refer to The housing of toolhead to install the toolhead housing.
¶ Step 5 - Install XY tensioner
Refer to the relevant content of XY tensioner idler , install the loose tensioner, and re-tension the belt.
¶ How to verify
Power on the printer and run the device self-test process. If the self-test passes, the operation is successful.
