--- title: How to Clean and Lubricate the Axes (Epsilon Series) description: Cleaning and Lubricating the Axes Will Ensure a Good Motion between Mechanical Elements --- [Skip to content](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series#main-content) - [English](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Deutsch](https://support.bcn3d.com/de/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Español](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Français](https://support.bcn3d.com/fr/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Italiano](https://support.bcn3d.com/it/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) English Show submenu for translations [Contact support](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://support.bcn3d.com/repair-service?hsLang=en) ![knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png\]](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Header/knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png?height=40&name=knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.bcn3d.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.bcn3d.com/) - - [English](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Deutsch](https://support.bcn3d.com/de/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Español](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Français](https://support.bcn3d.com/fr/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) - [Italiano](https://support.bcn3d.com/it/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact support](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://support.bcn3d.com/repair-service) - [BCN3D forum](https://www.bcn3d.com/community/) [BCN3D forum](https://www.bcn3d.com/community/) Hello. 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[Maintenance](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/epsilon-series?hsLang=en#maintenance) # How to Clean and Lubricate the Axes (Epsilon Series) ## Cleaning and Lubricating the Axes Will Ensure a Good Motion between Mechanical Elements   --- |                                                                                                                                | [**EN**](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series) | [**DE**](https://support.bcn3d.com/de/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series?hsLang=en) | [**IT**](https://support.bcn3d.com/it/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series?hsLang=en) | [**ES**](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series?hsLang=en) | [**FR**](https://support.bcn3d.com/fr/knowledge/clean-lubricate-axes-bcn3d-epsilon-series?hsLang=en) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---   It is recommended to clean and grease the axes of the BCN3D Epsilon with the lubrication kit periodically,  to ensure a smooth and precise performance of its mechanical components. You can find the Lubrication Kit in [our store](https://www.bcn3d.com/product/lubrication-kit/). Make sure to check our [BCN3D Epsilon series maintenance plan](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/maintenance-guide-bcn3d-epsilon-series?hsLang=en) Below you will find a detailed step by step guide on how to lubricate and clean the axes of your printer. From the LCD screen, go to *Utilities /Maintenance/Move* *printing surface*. Lower the platform to the lowest position in order to work more comfortably, then turn off the machine With absorbent paper or cloth, remove any trace of dirt or dust at the two Z shaft bars. Next, clean the shaft bars with the solvent pencil, making sure that it does not drip. Clean the shaft bars again using paper or a cloth. ![2.clean z bar](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/2.clean%20z%20bar.png?width=688&name=2.clean%20z%20bar.png) Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the Z shaft bars, making sure that it does not drip. Once that's done, clean any grease and dust from the Z-axis motor spindle with paper or cloth. Turn the spindle manually to access its rear. ![3.lubricate and clean spindle](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/3.lubricate%20and%20clean%20spindle.png?width=688&name=3.lubricate%20and%20clean%20spindle.png) Apply the grease along the spindle of the Z-axis motor. ![5.grease spindle](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/5.grease%20spindle.png?width=688&name=5.grease%20spindle.png) Turn on the printer and from the LCD screen, go to *Utilities /Maintenance/Move printing surface*. Raise and lower the platform twice to evenly distribute the oil and grease. Finally, remove the remnant grease. ![clean grease](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/clean%20grease.png?width=418&name=clean%20grease.png) Once the process for the Z axis is finished, clean and lubricate the X and Y linear guides. To begin, turn off the printer. During this process it’s recommended to manually move the axes in order to reach all the guide. ![manually move axes](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/manually%20move%20axes.png?width=688&name=manually%20move%20axes.png) From the center towards the ends of the linear guides of the X and Y axes, remove dirt with an absorbent paper or cloth. ![8.clean rails](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/8.clean%20rails.png?width=688&name=8.clean%20rails.png) Clean the guides with the solvent pencil, making sure that it does not drip with special emphasis on the superior and inferior faces. ![9.clean rails 2](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/9.clean%20rails%202.png?width=688&name=9.clean%20rails%202.png) ![9.clean rails 3](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/9.clean%20rails%203.png?width=688&name=9.clean%20rails%203.png) Clean again the X and Y guides with an absorbent paper or cloth. ![10.clean rails](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/10.clean%20rails.png?width=688&name=10.clean%20rails.png) Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the linear guides of the X and Y axes, with special emphasis on their superior and inferior faces. Make sure there is no excess oil dripping. ![11.clean rails](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/How%20to%20clean%20and%20lubricate%20the%20rails%20(Sigma)/11.clean%20rails.png?width=688&name=11.clean%20rails.png)   #### **[Forum community](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/bcn3d-forum-community?hsLang=en) ** Need more tips? Check out our **[forum community](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/bcn3d-forum-community?hsLang=en) **for more info.   It's important to keep your printer in good shape to make the most out of it. In this chart you can find a list of the extruder maintenance procedures and how frequently these should be done. 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