# 3D-Printer Maintenance

For full maintenance procedures, part diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, please refer to the **official Bambu Lab maintenance guide**:

**Official Bambu Lab P1 Series Maintenance Manual**\
<https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/p1/maintenance/p1p-maintenance>

For more information about the printer or troubleshooting steps refer to:\
<https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/p1>

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### Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The table below summarises the core maintenance tasks 3D-PAWS builders should perform **once per month** (or \~80–120 print hours), especially when printing ASA:

| Area                          | Task                               | Purpose                                          |
| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Build Plate (Textured PEI)    | Clean with warm water + mild soap  | Remove oils & contaminants for reliable adhesion |
| X/Y/Z Motion System           | Wipe carbon & linear rods          | Remove dust & filament debris                    |
| Z-Axis Lead Screws            | Clean & lightly grease             | Smooth vertical motion                           |
| Extruder & Filament Path      | Blow out dust; inspect PTFE/feeder | Prevent jams & inconsistent extrusion            |
| Filament Cutter (if equipped) | Inspect/replace blade              | Ensure clean filament feeding                    |
| Fans & Filters                | Clear dust; replace carbon filter  | Maintain airflow & cooling                       |
| Calibration                   | First-layer test; bed leveling     | Confirm consistent prints                        |
| Firmware                      | Update via Bambu Studio            | Ensure latest stability improvements             |
| Filament Storage              | Check desiccants; dry if needed    | Prevent moisture issues (critical for ASA)       |

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### Maintenance Video

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### Notes & Tips

* **Build Plate Cleaning**: Soap + water is preferred for textured PEI; alcohol can be used for residue as needed.
* **Motion Rods**: Do *not* grease carbon rods — lubricant attracts dust and accelerates wear.
* **ASA Printing**: Always store ASA dry and print with the enclosure closed for best layer adhesion and minimized warping.