zortrax Z-PETG User manual

Z-PETG and Z-GLASS Printing
Problems
SOURCE:
https://support.zortrax.com/z-petg-z-glass-problems/

Table Of Content
Printing Conditions 3
Printer Maintenance 4
After-Print Tips 5

Printing Conditions
First of all, printing with Z-PETG and Z-GLASS requires providing proper conditions in
the print room. The temperature should not exceed 28° C [82° F]. When preparing a file
for 3D printing in Z-SUITE, make sure to always check the Auto box in the Fan speed
section. It is not advisable to adjust the Fan speed manually.

Printer Maintenance
Once you notice that extrusion in your printer is not as effective as it should be, make
sure that the model material nozzle and hotend are not clogged, and if it is necessary,
clean both components.
Unscrew the nozzle counterclockwise using the nozzle key (when viewed from below).
NOTE! Unscrew the nozzle while the extruder is hot.
Load the material using the options from the menu. If the material is being extruded from
the hotend, the nozzle you have just removed needs to be cleaned or replaced. If the
material is not being extruded, the hotend module needs to be cleaned or replaced.
Also, make sure that there are no material remains on the extruder motor shaft. Carry
out extruder maintenance according to instructions from this manual.

After-Print Tips
To prevent further printing problems, unload Z-PETG or Z-GLASS immediately after the
printing process. The materials should not be left loaded in the hotend as they become
more difficult to extrude after some time. Additionally, once you finish printing, print a
small-sized object using Z-ULTRAT (or ABS) to remove residues from the nozzle and
hotend that can accumulate during when printing with Z-PETG or Z-GLASS.
If the above steps do not help and you still have problems with extrusion, the nozzle or
the hotend module should be replaced.
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