M5 Printer X-Axis Homing Failure Troubleshooting

Identifying Issues:

After clicking home to zero, the X-axis does not move, or there is an abnormal sound.

Reasons, Checks, and Solutions:

A. Loose X-Axis Timing Belt:

  1. Check: Verify if the X-axis timing belt is loose, if there is abnormal noise from the left and right sliding nozzle module, and if the timing belt feels bouncy when pressed by hand.

Link: How to Adjust Belts on the X and Y Axis

Adjust: If the timing belt is loose, determine whether it can be tightened by adjusting the screw shown in the image.

Disassemble Left Shoulder and Nozzle Housing

  1. Disassemble: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, disassemble the left shoulder and nozzle housing.
    1. Link: How to Replace the X-axis Belt of M5

Release Bolt: Release the bolt as illustrated.

Loosen Screws: Loosen the screws as shown.

Adjust Belt: Feed the synchronous belt into the hole shown in the image, and then lock the top bolt.

Reassemble: After completion, reinstall the nozzle and left shoulder, and tighten the synchronous belt using the left shoulder bolt.

Check Motor Wire and Type-C Connection

  1. Remove Back Cover: Remove the back cover of the right shoulder.
    1. Check: Ensure the motor wire is properly plugged in, then unplug and replug the Type-C cable.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact us for assistance.




 

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