# Maintenance of U1
**URL:** https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530
**Category:** U1 Toolchanger
**Created:** [March 19, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530 "2026-03-19T13:35:01Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@KfraD](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/KfraD)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/1 "2026-03-19T13:35:01Z")
Hello.
All of you who have had the U1 for a while: Does it notify you via software when maintenance is due, or do I need to schedule this in my calendar?
Once a month can make a significant difference for a heavy user compared to a light user.
How do you handle maintenance?
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### Author:  [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/2 "2026-03-19T13:48:03Z")
I’ll be watching this post; great question 🤘🤘
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### Author:  [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/3 "2026-03-19T14:04:32Z")
Good suggestion, I’ve forwarded it directly to the software product manager.
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### Author:  [@Pierre43](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Pierre43)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/4 "2026-03-19T17:38:30Z")
It is an interesting topic, but if a software modification has to be made to alert the user that it is time for maintenance, you should consider how many printing hours have elapsed (or how many mm³ of filament have been extruded, or how many km the X, Y and Z axes have moved), instead of using a temporary (monthly, etc.) alarm.
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### Author:  [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/5 "2026-03-19T20:40:39Z")
Great suggestions that the software could alert you to.
Another option may be an AI connector that monitors these stats and alerts you when parameters you set are reached.
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### Author:  [@CrazyIvan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/CrazyIvan)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/6 "2026-03-19T23:16:15Z")
That’s all very well, but how / who determines the thresholds which trigger the “service light”? Without data, it’s pointless.
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### Author:  [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/7 "2026-03-20T05:10:12Z")
Correct, and the OP is asking for guidance on what data would be needed to trigger when to run maintenance on the machine.
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### Author:  [@CrazyIvan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/CrazyIvan)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/8 "2026-03-20T07:49:11Z")
That’s not how I read it, but it didn’t aid my comprehension that the attached screenshot is in German (I think).
> [@KfraD](#):
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> Hello.
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> All of you who have had the U1 for a while: Does it notify you via software when maintenance is due, or do I need to schedule this in my calendar?
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> Once a month can make a significant difference for a heavy user compared to a light user.
>
> How do you handle maintenance?
So: Does software trigger a “service light”? Apparently, not at the moment.
Does he need to schedule it in his calendar? Personally I would wait until print quality starts deteriorating and then find out why. However, if you’re involved with time-critical work and can’t accommodate interruptions for remedial action and reprinting, you might want to take pre-emptive action – ie have a routine maintenance schedule – but that’s going to be very user specific, and will sometimes be time spent that wasn’t necessary.
Perhaps this thread could serve as a notepad for people to record their experiences. Have you had to re-adjust belt tension, or replace a belt, or whatever… and after how many print hours?
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### Author:  [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/9 "2026-03-20T12:16:08Z")
The machine itself records information such as print duration.
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### Author:  [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/10 "2026-03-20T14:45:19Z")
When this plate is finished my U1 will have run ASA for close to 36 hours in a 48 hour span. I’ve got two more plates two run that will be another 32+ hours of ASA. I can definitely see how my general hour count of machine uptime would be different that printing PLA over that timeframe.
Does Snapmaker have a Community Wiki we could contribute to? Everyone’s suggestions and methods here would be fine but might get lost…
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### Author:  [@xchrisd](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/xchrisd)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/11 "2026-03-20T19:13:53Z")
I think you are looking for this:
> [@Awesome snapmaker list](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/awesome-snapmaker-list/31346):
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> Hi there, I’ve been putting together an awesome list for snapmaker ([learn more about awesome lists](https://github.com/topics/awesome)). An easy to navigate collection of useful information about snapmaker products - [GitHub - shurushetr/awesome-snapmaker: Curated list of things that help you make something awesome with Snapmaker machines.](https://github.com/shurushetr/awesome-snapmaker) Contribution is welcomed.
If I understand right, it’s open for contribution @nweolu ?
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### Author:  [@nweolu](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/nweolu)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/12 "2026-03-20T20:57:18Z")
Yes indeed! Multi lingual contributions are very welcome! We have a some gaps to fill 🙂
Markdown is supported, so there are tables even - for example [Collection of 3D Printing Settings and Profiles - Awesome Snapmaker List](https://awesome-sm-list.xyz/r/collection-of-3d-printing-settins-and-profiles-20/)
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### Author:  [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/13 "2026-03-21T01:55:00Z")
This is insane! Can’t wait to take some time to look through it 🤘🤘
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### Author:  [@TierParkToni](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/TierParkToni)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/14 "2026-03-30T04:38:06Z")
I adhere quite strictly to my own “calendar,” but I always clean and service the printers immediately after any error occurs. Since the U1 has had not a single misprint to date, they receive their maintenance every Wednesday evening. During this process, the axes and spindles are cleaned with IPA, and metal parts are oiled/greased (lithium grease).
Additionally, all transparent surfaces, as well as all print beds, are cleaned with a mixture of dish soap, warm distilled water, and IPA.
Finally, a complete calibration is performed. I have adapted the scripts to run automatically without user intervention, as I do not wish to stand waiting in front of the printer during calibration: at the beginning, I remove the build plate from the bed and clean the nozzle before each calibration—this way, I do not have to confirm the action on the display every time.
My other printers (BAMBU/QIDI) are also cleaned and serviced, and I can say that their last errors occurred several months ago—it seems to do no harm to dedicate 1-2 hours per week to the proper care of one’s devices.
PS: As a craftsman (electrician), I do the same with my work tools and their cases: the drill, cordless screwdriver, angle grinder, and multitool are cleaned of dust and dirt on the last working day of the week; all movable metal parts are oiled/greased, and the batteries are fully recharged. The tool bag is completely emptied, vacuumed, and restocked with tools.
A clean presentation to the client always leaves a good impression; the clean and orderly work delivered as a result almost always leads to referrals, and to this day, I have never had to chase after an invoice or advertise:slight\_smile:…
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### Author:  [@Cylonmode](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Cylonmode)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/15 "2026-03-30T11:47:21Z")
> [@TierParkToni](#):
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> I have adapted the scripts to run automatically without user intervention, as I do not wish to stand waiting in front of the printer during calibration
This gives me a good idea! The Snapmaker U1 needs a “Quick Calibration” Mode… Similar to the current calibration but with less user interaction required. I know you can choose which calibrations to run, but I’m talking about a complete calibration that is less user dependent. Remove the “brush your nozzle tip” pause… Stuff like that… @Simon_Zhi what do you think?
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### Author:  [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/16 "2026-03-31T08:04:51Z")
I think this idea of his is really very convenient. I’m not sure if it’s what I understand: directly adding cleaning materials (such as alcohol or acetone, etc.), then setting a cleaning time, and the machine automatically runs a self-cleaning procedure, similar to how a robot vacuum cleans its tray. I haven’t seen the video of it in action that he mentioned. If anyone has it, please share it so we can see how it’s implemented. @**[TierParkToni](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/tierparktoni)**
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### Author:  [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/17 "2026-03-31T08:09:45Z")
From what you said, I understand it as: calibration that requires no user involvement at all, where the machine can perform self-calibration during idle periods or non-printing times (e.g., bed leveling, nozzle cleaning, flow calibration for the current filament, etc.).
I think it’s a great user scenario, and I’ve already submitted it to the product manager!
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### Author:  [@Cylonmode](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Cylonmode)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/18 "2026-03-31T11:16:09Z")
Somewhat, just a quicker calibration process that doesn’t pause for cleaning the nozzle. Its an important step but I don’t need to be reminded to do it every time I calibrate the machine.
You’re the best @Simon_Zhi keep up the good work!
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### Author:  [@TierParkToni](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/TierParkToni)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/19 "2026-03-31T21:08:36Z")
There seems to be a misunderstanding: I do not add any chemicals beforehand; instead, I manually clean the spindles and axles first, then remove the print bed, and only after that do I run the 4-head calibration script.
I also manually clean the nozzles before running the script—if it’s even necessary, since I usually skip this step because the cleaning wipers in the U1 do an excellent job, and the hardened nozzles are already very clean after printing.
After that, I place the print bed back on, perform a full Bed Leveling and Vibration Compensation cycle.
This means that after cleaning/maintaining the spindles and axles, I need to visit the printer exactly twice: once to remove the print bed and once to put it back on. In between, the script runs automatically.
Your idea of an “off-time maintenance calibration,” similar to the one on Bambu printers, is also excellent and definitely worth a closer look. Thank you very much for this suggestion!
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### Author:  [@Kalle\_BMW1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Kalle_BMW1)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/wartung-des-u1/41530/20 "2026-04-01T08:11:45Z")
@ **[TierParkToni](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/tierparktoni)**
Dumb question: where can I find the “Calibration Script for the 4 Heads”?
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