Method XL

The Method XL is an FDM 3D printer from UltiMaker with a 305 x 305 x 320 mm build volume.

Specifications

Hotend: The maximum extruder temperature is 300 °C [1, 2].

Bed: Features a removable, flexible steel build plate that can be heated up to 105 °C [1, 3, 4].

Chamber: Equipped with an actively heated, circulating build chamber that reaches up to 100 °C for optimal environmental control [3, 5-7].

Build Volume: The dual-extrusion build volume is 305 x 305 x 320 mm (12 x 12 x 12.6 inches) [1, 3, 8].

Kinematics: Operates on a Cartesian motion system .

Speed: An exact maximum print speed in mm/s is not officially specified in the spec sheets , but it is rated to print up to 2x faster than standard desktop 3D printers.

Calibration

Here is a step-by-step calibration and troubleshooting guide specifically for the UltiMaker Method XL, based on the sources provided:

1. Bed Leveling (Assisted Leveling)

• Step: Remove the build plate from the chamber . Select the assisted leveling process on the touchscreen.

Common defects

1. Homing Error (Error 1013)

• Symptom: The calibration or homing process times out, fails to complete, or the build plate fails to properly meet the extruders, triggering "Error 1013" on the display [1, 2].
• Cause: This occurs when the extruder nozzle does not reseat properly after pressing against the build plate, if there is debris stuck to the nozzle, if the extruders are not fully locked into the carriage, or if the build plate is incorrectly installed [1, 2].