Julia Series
Board Driver jumper settings.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025To identify the controller Board version and its motor drivers MKS GEN 1.4 for DRV8825 with 1/16 Micro stepping per step Jumper layout below 0 0 1 16 microsteps / step MKS GEN 1.4 for TMC2208/TMC2209 with 1/16 Micro stepping per step Jumper layout below 1 1 0 16 microsteps / step MKS genL v2.1...
How to make complete use of your accessories box.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025The accessories box contains these Accessories. Power cable: Please connect the power cable to the power socket in your printer and connect it to 3pin power socket. PTFE Tube: The PTFE tube is used to avoid the tangling of filament and the rubbing of filament against other surfaces. The PTFE tube allows for smooth movement...
Changing Material/ filament.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Fracktal Printers support a wide variety of materials. This article will guide you through the procedure to change filament. To Change the filament we need to unload the existing filament first. Note: While changing filament, always select the filament with higher melting point in filament change settings. ex: If you have used ABS and want...
Removing carriage board – Julia Extended.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025A carriage board is a small board mounted on the carriage. To remove the carriage board, follow the steps below. Note: Remove filament before removing the carriage cover. 1. Remove carriage cover. The carriage cover is fastened by 2 screws. Please be careful not to drop the split washers along the screws. 2. Remove all...
Small size print failure
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Top of pawn is melted due to improper cooling. Overheating The plastic that exits your extruder may be anywhere from 190 to 310 degrees Celsius. While the plastic is still hot, it is pliable and can easily be formed into different shapes. However, as it cools, it quickly becomes solid and retains its shape. You...
Layer Shifting caused by pulley slipping down
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Motor Pulley is mounted on the Motor shaft with the help of a grub screw. The pulley acts as a bridge for transferring the motor’s rotary motion to the belts. The motor pulley comes under high stress and sometimes may get displaced. The displacement of the pulley will cause layer shifting in some cases. How...
The printer does not turn on
Last Updated: November 5, 2025If your printer doesn’t turn on, or it keeps turning off during preheating, the most common causes are either a wrong voltage on the PSU or a blown fuse. The printer does not turn on. If your printer does not turn on at all, then there might be a more serious problem present. Try the...
Min Temp error.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Min temp error is caused when there is no rise in temperature detected by the machine, even after current is supplied by the machine to heat. This can be caused by a faulty thermistor or heater cartridge that fails to heat up. When the thermistor fails to give a temperature reading to the MKS, the...
Thermal Runway, System Stopped Error
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Fracktal printers come with an inbuilt feature to avoid accidents by overheating of the nozzle or heater cartridge. Due to an issue with the printer, if the heater cartridge heats beyond a certain temperature, it can lead to melting of the hot end and also fire hazards. So the built-in programming in the firmware of...
Error: Heating failed, system stopped! Heater_ID: Bed
Last Updated: November 5, 2025This error is shown when the Bed does not reach the required temperature as set by the machine. To confirm that the error is related to bed, you can check the last word of the error, which says “Bed”. Schematics of Heater wiring. This error comes when the bed does not get heated to the...
Troubleshooting Limit switch issues.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Fracktal 3d Printers come with 3 Limit switches. X axis Y axis Z axis Whenever these switches fail, the printer faces certain issues, like not being able to move in a certain direction or going and crashing at the edges. Below, we have listed the indicators of limit switch failure and how to fix them....
Changing SMPS- Extended.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Fractal Printers are designed with serviceability in mind. Changing SMPS in Julia Extended can be done with the help of a + screwdriver and a 2.5mm Allen key (Allen Key is provided with the Accessory box). Steps to replace SMPS: 1. Switch off the machine and remove the power cable. 2. Remove the back cover....
SMPS not turning ON
Last Updated: November 5, 2025SMPS may not turn because of these reasons. 1. SMPS is not getting a power supply. 2. SMPS is spoilt 3. SMPS is detecting a short in the machine circuit and is auto shutting down. Troubleshooting: Note: Checking the SMPS input when the machine is on is a risky task. You can get an electric...
How to identify burnt green connectors/ screw terminal?
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Screw terminals, also called green connectors, are connectors found in hotends of Fracktal 3D printers. Screw terminals are also found on the MKS board. But Nozzle connectors have a higher chance of getting burnt. This guide is made as an assistive guide to help you troubleshoot. If your nozzle is not heating up/ throwing up...
SOP of the printer
Last Updated: October 29, 2025Please follow this SOP for the best performance and life of your printer.
Replacing Nozzle PTFE
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Nozzle PTFE is an important component of the Nozzle. Even though it’s a tiny piece of plastic tube, it plays a major role in your print quality. The nozzle PTFE has the following functions: 1. Avoids leakage of molten filament material. 2. The PTFE tubes’ internal cavity has an extremely smooth surface, which reduces the...