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  • bikerm1ke
    Junior Member
    • Apr 2024
    • 4

    #1

    3D printer repair?

    Does anyone here have experience with servicing 3D printers? I'm just curious how that role compares to servicing MFP's. Seems like that would be a cleaner job since your not dealing with toner or fuser rollers, but I'm sure they have their own set of challenges.
  • ThisPete
    Snr/troubleshoot/network

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    250+ Posts
    • Jun 2014
    • 279

    #2
    Originally posted by berryvulgar


    Maintaining your 3D printer means you’ll be dealing with ink and fuser issues, clogged nozzles, poor material leveling, and material-specific print failures. If you’re using a resin printer, you’ll also be adding sticky, dangerous liquids to the list. It requires a deep understanding of additive manufacturing, materials science, and precision calibration, not just paper and image handling.
    mmm.. I smell SPAM!!...

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    • Hart
      Trusted Tech

      250+ Posts
      • Feb 2024
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      #3
      The infamous 3D printer's fuser !

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      • emmascott63
        Junior Member
        • Jul 2025
        • 2

        #4
        I’ve had some light experience servicing FDM 3D printers (mostly Prusas and Creality units) and used to handle MFPs regularly. I’d say 3D printers can be "cleaner" in some ways — you're not dealing with toner spills or fuser burns — but they do come with a different set of frustrations. stickman hook
        You’ve got filament jams, nozzle clogs, inconsistent bed leveling, and, if you're using resin, yeah... that stuff is nasty — toxic, messy, and requires proper PPE. It’s less about paper paths and more about precision calibration and material science.

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        • undyingclass
          Junior Member
          • Sep 2025
          • 2

          #5
          Originally posted by bikerm1ke
          Does anyone here have experience with servicing 3D printers? I'm just curious how that role compares to servicing MFP's. Seems like that would be a cleaner job since your not dealing with toner or fuser rollers, but I'm sure they have their own set of challenges.
          Really good geometry dash lite question regarding longer lasting 3D printers. Regular cleaning is definitely needed as dust really affects performance. It's a good idea to check the motor periodically to make sure it's not damaged or low on oil. Machines run frequently so they can be affected by heat.

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