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How to replace the CoreXY plastic parts

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How to replace the CoreXY plastic parts

How to replace the CoreXY plastic parts
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How to replace the CoreXY plastic parts
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Paso 1 Introduction

Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
⬢This guide will take you through the installation of CoreXY plastic parts on the Original Prusa XL.
⬢Todas las piezas necesarias están disponibles en nuestra tienda prusa3d.com.
Note that you have to be logged in to have access to the spare parts section.
⬢This manual is compatible with the Original Prusa XL Enclosure.
Este manual es compatible con todas las impresoras Original Prusa XL.

Paso 2 Tools necessary for this manual

Tools necessary for this manual
Tools necessary for this manual
Tools necessary for this manual
⬢For the following manual, please prepare:
⬢Torx T10 screwdriver
⬢2.5mm Allen key
⬢A cardboard box for use as heatbed protection during the assembly. Hint: use the Nextruder box.
⬢Llave Allen de 4.0 mm

Paso 3 Additional tools

Additional tools
Additional tools
Tools that are not included but can make assembly easier, especially when installing add-ons.
⬢Additional tools:
⬢Side cutters for cutting zip ties and side panels cutouts

Paso 4 Manipulación con la impresora

Manipulación con la impresora
Manipulación con la impresora
Manipulación con la impresora
Never manipulate the printer by using the spoolholders or the upper metal flanges. You can damage the LED lights hidden inside.
⬢Durante el montaje, manipula la base utilizando las extrusiones.

Paso 5 Protecting the heatbed

Protecting the heatbed
Protecting the heatbed
Antes de continuar, te recomendamos que protejas la base calefactable.
⬢Asegúrate de que la base calefactable se enfría a temperatura ambiente. Coloca la caja de cartón vacía aproximadamente en la parte delantera central de la base calefactable.

Paso 6 Printer unpluging

Printer unpluging
Printer unpluging
⬢Turn the power switch OFF (symbol "O").
⬢From the rear side of the printer, unplug the PSU cable.

Paso 7 Removing the Wi-Fi antenna

Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
⬢For the rear version:
⬢Unscrew the antenna from the antenna connector.
⬢For the side version:
⬢Unscrew the antenna from the antenna connector.

Paso 8 Optional: Cables disconnecting

Optional: Cables disconnecting
Optional: Cables disconnecting
Optional: Cables disconnecting
The next steps are for users who have an Original Prusa XL Enclosure add-on, otherwise skip to the Belt releasing
⬢Disconnect the FAN and LED cables from the board by pressing the safety latch.
⬢Unplug the PE faston from the connection box.

Paso 9 Opcional: Separando la parte delantera

Opcional: Separando la parte delantera
Opcional: Separando la parte delantera
Opcional: Separando la parte delantera
⬢Desde la parte frontal del cerramiento:
⬢Open the lid.
⬢Remove the M4x8r screw using a 2.5mm Allen key. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the M4x8r screw using a 2.5mm Allen key. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 10 Opcional: Separando la parte trasera

Opcional: Separando la parte trasera
Opcional: Separando la parte trasera
Opcional: Separando la parte trasera
⬢From the rear side of the printer:
⬢Remove the M4x8r screw using a 2.5mm Allen key. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the M4x8r screw using a 2.5mm Allen key. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 11 Optional: Enclosure removing

Optional: Enclosure removing
Optional: Enclosure removing
Optional: Enclosure removing
Optional: Enclosure removing
⬢Sujeta el cerramiento por la parte delantera, donde se encuentra la placa de soporte.
⬢Sujete el cerramiento por la parte posterior, donde se encuentra la tapa de filtración.
⬢1. Push the enclosure to the back of the printer.
⬢2. Remove the Enclosure from the printer and place it on a flat surface.

Paso 12 Belt releasing

Belt releasing
Belt releasing
Belt releasing
Belt releasing
⬢On the front side of the printer:
⬢Using a 2.5mm Allen key, release the M3 screw holding the left CoreXY tensioner. Do not remove the screw completely.
⬢Using a 2.5mm Allen key, release the M3 screw holding the right CoreXY tensioner. Do not remove the screw completely.
⬢Gently tension the belt with your finger. If the belt has a similar degree of looseness as shown in the picture, proceed to the next step.

Paso 13 CAUTION: Lubricant Handling

CAUTION: Lubricant Handling
CAUTION: Lubricant Handling
CAUTION: Lubricant Handling
CAUTION: Avoid direct skin contact with the lubricant used for the linear rails in this printer. If a contact occurs, wash your hands immediately. Especially before eating, drinking, or touching your face.
⬢Lubricant accumulates mainly in the linear rail channels on the linear sides.

Paso 14 X-carraige cover removing

X-carraige cover removing
X-carraige cover removing
⬢Remove the X-carriage cover. Don't throw the part away!
The cover snaps onto the X-carriage. It is easily removable by hand.

Paso 15 Single-tool Nextruder

Single-tool Nextruder
Single-tool Nextruder
Single-tool Nextruder
Single-tool Nextruder
This step is for single-tool owners only. Otherwise, ship to the next step.
⬢Remove two M3x12bT screws using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Don't throw the screws away!
⬢Hold the extruder and remove the remaining two M3x12bT screws from the top screw holes. Don't throw the screws away!
⬢Remove the single-tool Nextruder from the X-carriage. Place the Nextruder on the box covering the heatbed.

Paso 16 Belt clamps removing

Belt clamps removing
Belt clamps removing
Belt clamps removing
Belt clamps removing
The color of the belt-clamps may be different depending on if you have an Original Prusa XL Enclosure. The procedure is the same, please continue.
⬢Using the T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x12rT screws holding the lower belt-clamp. Remove the belt-clamp. Do not throw the parts away!
⬢Using the T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x12rT screws holding the upper belt-clamp. Remove the belt-clamp. Do not throw the parts away!
⬢With the belt-clamps removed, proceed to the next step.

Paso 17 Belts removing

Belts removing
Belts removing
Belts removing
⬢Grasp the bottom belt on the left side of the CoreXY and pull the belt out of the printer.
⬢Grasp the upper belt on the right side of the CoreXY and pull the belt out of the printer.
⬢Throw old belts away!

Paso 19 X-axis securing

X-axis securing
X-axis securing
X-axis securing
⬢Single-tool:
⬢Secure the X-axis with zip-ties to prevent falling from the linear rail during the disassembly in the next steps.
⬢Multi-tool:
⬢Secure the X-axis with zip-ties to prevent falling from the linear rail during the disassembly in the next steps.

Paso 20 Front left releasing

Front left releasing
Front left releasing
Front left releasing
⬢On the front side of the printer:
If you don't have the Original Prusa XL Enclosure, remove two M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away! Continue to the next step.
⬢Remove the M3x10rT screw and remove the front left bracket. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the M3x6rT screw. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 21 Front right releasing

Front right releasing
Front right releasing
Front right releasing
If you don't have the Original Prusa XL Enclosure, remove two M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away! Continue to the next step.
⬢Remove the M3x10rT screw and remove the front right bracket. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the M3x6rT screw. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 22 Rear right releasing

Rear right releasing
Rear right releasing
Rear right releasing
⬢On the rear side of the printer:
If you don't have the Original Prusa XL Enclosure, remove three M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away! Continue to the next step.
⬢Remove two M3x10rT screws using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Leave the connection box hanging freely on the cables.
⬢Remove the remaining M3x10rT screw using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Retira el soporte fijador trasero izquiero. ¡No tires las piezas!

Paso 23 Rear left releasing

Rear left releasing
Rear left releasing
If you don't have the Original Prusa XL Enclosure, remove three M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away! Continue to the next step.
⬢Remove two M3x8bT screws using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the fixing bracket rear left. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the M3x6bT using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 24 CoreXY cover removing

CoreXY cover removing
CoreXY cover removing
CoreXY cover removing
CoreXY cover removing
⬢On the right inner side of the CoreXY cover, unplug the PE connector.
⬢Leave the PE connector free.
⬢Gently pull the CoreXY cover from the printer towards you. Do not throw the part away!

Paso 25 XL buddy box

XL buddy box
XL buddy box
XL buddy box
XL buddy box
⬢Release (a few turns are enough) four M3 screws on the XL buddy box.
⬢Slide up and remove the XL buddy cover.
The next line is only for five-head printers. Otherwise, skip to the next step.
⬢By pressing the security latch, unplug the DWARF3, DWARF4 and DWARF5 from the board.

Paso 26 Anthenna cable disconnecting

Anthenna cable disconnecting
Anthenna cable disconnecting
⬢Localiza y desenchufa el conector Wi-Fi.
If you have the Wi-Fi antenna on the side of the printer, unplug the connector too.

Paso 27 Back antenna removing

Back antenna removing
Back antenna removing
Back antenna removing
Este paso es solo para la impresora, que tiene una antena Wi-Fi en la parte posterior de la impresora.
Ten cuidado, no dañes el cable de la antena Wi-Fi.
⬢Afloja dos tornillos de la tapa ligeramente. No es necesario retirarlos completamente. Empuja la cubierta hacia la derecha y retírala de la impresora.

Paso 28 Nextruder disconnecting

Nextruder disconnecting
Nextruder disconnecting
⬢In case you have a side antenna, loosen two screws on the cover slightly. No need to remove them completely. Push the cover to the right and remove it from the printer.
⬢In this step, select the appropriate option based on your XL printer variant:
⬢Single-tool: There is only one cable. By pressing the security latch, remove the DWARF1 cable and proceed to the next step.
⬢Dual-Head & Five-Head: There are two cables. By pressing the security latch, remove the DWARF1 and DWARF2 connectors from the board.

Paso 29 Back cover releasing

Back cover releasing
Back cover releasing
Back cover releasing
⬢From the left side of the rear cable management upper, remove two M3x4rT screws. Do not throw them away!
⬢From the right side of the rear cable management upper, remove two M3x4rT screws. Do not throw them away!

Paso 30 Optional: Cable cover cap removing

Optional: Cable cover cap removing
Optional: Cable cover cap removing
Optional: Cable cover cap removing
This step is only for users who have an Original XL Enclosure. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
⬢Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x6rT screws.
Watch out for cables!
⬢Gently remove cable-cover-cap-right.

Paso 31 Back cover removing

Back cover removing
Back cover removing
Watch out for cables!
⬢Carefully remove the rear cable management upper from the printer.

Paso 32 Back right cables releasing

Back right cables releasing
Back right cables releasing
Back right cables releasing
Watch out for the cables!
⬢Cut off two zip-ties holding the cables.
⬢Cut off two zip-ties holding the LED cable.

Paso 33 Back left cables releasing

Back left cables releasing
Back left cables releasing
Back left cables releasing
Back left cables releasing
Watch out for the cables!
⬢Cut off two zip-ties holding the cables.
⬢Cut off two zip-ties holding the LED cable.
⬢For XL Enclosure owners only. Otherwise, ship to the next step.
⬢Cut off one zip-tie holding the cables on the XL Enclosure board cover.

Paso 38 Side antenna removing

Side antenna removing
Side antenna removing
Side antenna removing
These steps are for side antenna owners only. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
⬢Remove two M3x10 screws using a 2.5 Allen key. Don't throw the screws away. 
⬢Gently pull out the antenna cable from the black cotton sleeve. Put the antenna aside.

Paso 39 CoreXY right metal cover remove

CoreXY right metal cover remove
CoreXY right metal cover remove
CoreXY right metal cover remove
CoreXY right metal cover remove
⬢Desde el lado derecho de la impresora:
⬢Using the T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Push the cover from the inner side.
⬢Remove the CoreXY cover. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 40 CoreXY-back-right disassembly

CoreXY-back-right disassembly
CoreXY-back-right disassembly
CoreXY-back-right disassembly
CoreXY-back-right disassembly
⬢Gently remove the LED strip cable from the CoreXY back.
⬢Remove the LED strip panel from the printer. Don't throw the part away!
⬢Using the 2.5mm Allen key, remove four M3x10 screws.
⬢Remove the XY motor.

Paso 41 CoreXY left metal cover remove

CoreXY left metal cover remove
CoreXY left metal cover remove
CoreXY left metal cover remove
⬢Desde el lado izquierdo de la impresora:
⬢Using the T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Push the cover from the inner side and remove the CoreXY cover. Don't throw the parts away!

Paso 42 CoreXY-back-left disassembly

CoreXY-back-left disassembly
CoreXY-back-left disassembly
CoreXY-back-left disassembly
⬢Gently remove the LED strip cable from the CoreXY back. Remove the LED strip panel from the printer. Don't throw the part away!
⬢Using the 2.5mm Allen key, remove four M3x10 screws.
⬢Remove the XY motor.

Paso 43 CoreXY-tensioner removing

CoreXY-tensioner removing
CoreXY-tensioner removing
CoreXY-tensioner removing
⬢Desde la parte frontal de la impresora:
⬢Untighten the screw and remove the right CoreXY-tensioner. Do not remove the screw.
⬢Untighten the screw and remove the left CoreXY-tensioner. Do not remove the screw.

Paso 44 CoreXY-tensioner disassembling

CoreXY-tensioner disassembling
CoreXY-tensioner disassembling
CoreXY-tensioner disassembling
⬢Remove each single pulley with a pin from the CoreXY-tensioners. Throw the old plastic parts into the bin.
⬢From each single pulley, remove the two O-rings. Throw the old O-rings into the bin.
Leave the pins in the single pulleys, we'll reassemble them in the next steps.

Paso 46 Single pulley reassembly

Single pulley reassembly
Single pulley reassembly
Single pulley reassembly
Single pulley reassembly
⬢Place an O-ring on each end of the pin.
⬢Push the O-rings towards the centre to keep the pulley in the centre.
⬢Prepare both pulleys.

Paso 47 CoreXY-tensioner preparing

CoreXY-tensioner preparing
CoreXY-tensioner preparing
CoreXY-tensioner preparing
⬢Insert one M3nN nut into each CoreXY-tensioner.
⬢Insert each prepared single pulley into the CoreXY-tensioners.

Paso 48 CoreXY-tensioner securing

CoreXY-tensioner securing
CoreXY-tensioner securing
CoreXY-tensioner securing
⬢Insert the prepared CoreXY-tensioner into the CoreXY-front-left and secure it with the screw. A few turns are enough for now!
⬢Insert the prepared CoreXY-tensioner into the CoreXY-front-right and secure it with the screw. A few turns are enough for now!

Paso 49 Y-carriage-left-top disassembly

Y-carriage-left-top disassembly
Y-carriage-left-top disassembly
Y-carriage-left-top disassembly
⬢Using a 2,5mm Allen key, remove four M3x30 screws. Don't throw the screws away!
⬢Remove the Y-carriage-left-top. Throw the old plastic part into the bin.
⬢Remove two single pulleys with the pins from the Y-carriage-left-base. Put them aside, we'll reassemble them later.

Paso 50 Y-carriage-right-top disassembly

Y-carriage-right-top disassembly
Y-carriage-right-top disassembly
Y-carriage-right-top disassembly
Y-carriage-right-top disassembly
⬢Using a 2,5mm Allen key, remove four M3x30 screws. Don't throw the screws away!
⬢Remove the Y-carriage-right-top. Throw the old plastic part into the bin.
⬢Remove two single pulleys with the pins from the Y-carriage-right-base. Put them aside, we'll reassemble them later.
⬢Remove the X-axis with a secured tool-changer (x-carriage). Put the part aside. 

Paso 51 Y-carriage base disassembly

Y-carriage base disassembly
Y-carriage base disassembly
Y-carriage base disassembly
⬢Remove three M3x10 from the Y-carriage-right-base. Don't trow the screws away!
⬢Remove the Y-carriage-right-base. Throw the old plastic part into the bin.
⬢Remove three M3x10 from the Y-carriage-left-base. Don't trow the screws away!
⬢Remove the Y-carriage-left-base. Throw the old plastic part into the bin.

Paso 53 Single pulley reassembly

Single pulley reassembly
Single pulley reassembly
Single pulley reassembly
Single pulley reassembly
⬢Remove the old O-rings from each of the individual belt pulleys. Throw the old O-rings into the bin.
⬢Place a new O-ring on each end of the pin.
⬢Push the O-rings towards the centre to keep the pulley in the centre.
⬢Prepare all four single pulleys.

Paso 54 X-axis: parts preparation

X-axis: parts preparation
X-axis: parts preparation
X-axis: parts preparation
X-axis: parts preparation
⬢Para los siguientes pasos, por favor prepara:
⬢X-axis (1x) removed in the previous steps
⬢M3nN nut (8x)
⬢M3x10 screw (6x) removed in the previous steps
The printed parts of the Y-carriage are marked with printed letters. Look at the third picture.
⬢Y-carriage-right-base (1x) marked RB
⬢Y-carriage-left-base (1x) marked LB