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Method for precise setting of the belt tension
For this, you need a weight of 1 kg, such as a water bottle filled with water to reach the specified weight of 1 kg. You also need a
cord for attachment.
Fasten the heating plate with adhesive tape or similar first to keep it from falling out and being damaged if the printer
tips.
Place a soft support under the printer so that it is not scratched when tipping and so that it cannot damage the table
top.
Now tip the printer to its front near the edge of the table and
attach the weight to the part of the toothed belt for the X-direc
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tion that is now at the bottom using the cord.
The weight must be suspended so that it can move freely.
Measure the distance between the two toothed belt halves as
shown in the figure. Set a distance of 28 mm with the belt ten
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sioner.
Now tip the printer to the right side near the edge of the table
and attach the weight to the part of the toothed belt for the Y-
direction that is now at the bottom using the cord.
The weight must be suspended so that it can move freely. For
this, it must be threaded through an opening in the side part
near the right threaded circulation spindle.
Measure the distance between the two toothed belt halves as
shown in the figure. Set a distance of 30 mm with the belt ten
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sioner.
