22 IDEX V4

Your essential first steps

Unpack and set up your V4 for the first time

Space, power, and environmental requirements

Configure your slicer software

Apply Nano Polymer Adhesive for build plate preparation

Steps to perform before every print

Diagnose and fix common print quality issues

Print settings, speeds, calibration, and optimization

Configure speeds and accelerations

Fine-tune extrusion for sharper corners

Maximum extrusion limits by material

Optimize settings for bridging gaps

Print mirrored or duplicate parts

Print with multiple materials or colors

Compatible filament types

Settings for each material

Calibrate temperature and flow for new materials

Why and how to dry filament

Optimize extrusion width and layer height

Cooling and layer time requirements

Infill patterns and wall count

Optimize part positioning

Connect to your wireless network

Wired router, direct PC, or secure/WiFi-restricted setups

Can't connect to printer

Set up static IP address

Set a custom name for multiple printers

Complete automated calibration sequence

Manually adjust bed level

Tune first layer for all print modes

Calibrate Z-probe sensor

Align second extruder XY for multi-material prints

Align second extruder height for mirror and duplicate mode

Brush height and purge bucket adjustment for nozzle cleaning

Verify homing and endstop functionality

Mechanical, electrical, and thermal hazards — read before any maintenance

When to perform each maintenance task

Grease rails, Z-screws, extruder gears

Check and adjust belt tension

Serial ranges, hinge adjustment (2.0 N·m)

Check motion system bearings

Clear filament jams

Change nozzles

Deep clean nozzles with a torch

Take apart print head

Remove fan shroud for access

Fix heat creep in PTFE tube

Replace hotend components

Replace filament path PTFE tube

Replace the HEPA filter when airflow drops

Test HEPA fan functionality

Troubleshoot Z-probe issues

Diagnose Z-axis wobble patterns

Fine-tune motion system

Troubleshoot end stops

Diagnose motor issues

Fix chamber leaks

Fix accordion effect

Fix rigid filament snapping inside PTFE tubes

Fix warped prints and bed adhesion

Diagnose and fix under-extrusion

Fix poor layer adhesion

Diagnose heater errors

Optimize temperature control

VIN not in range, fuses, SD card issues

Heater faults when starting a print

Reference wiring diagram

Replace motion belts

Replace X or Y-axis motors

Replace Z-axis motors

Replace probe deployment servo

Replace extruder assembly on either toolhead

Replace filament sensor housing

Replace worn front idler bearings

Replace worn or damaged motor pulleys

Replace the 24V power supply unit

Replace hotend, toolhead, or chamber fans

Replace the HEPA filter fan

Replace bed/chamber sensors

Replace chamber heater

Replace crossbar bearings

Remove and reinstall lid

Replace wiring blocks

Improved Z-rail mounting (serial under 295)

Keep your printer's firmware up to date