Basics

This page goes over the basic procedures involved, and areas of concern in the Maintenance of 3D Printers

FDM Based Printers

Checking for Dust in Fans, on Components / the Print Bed
Checking Wires and the Cable Chain for any Damage
Checking all the Fasteners for proper tightness
Checking Belt Tension (if using a Motion System with Belts such as the Universal Axis )
Checking the Bearings / Bushings and either Regreasing/Lubricating Them and/or Replacing Them