# 4. Maintaining the V-One

The Voltera V-One is a robust machine, but should be properly maintained to ensure consistently high quality printing.

* Keep the V-One clean - clean the XY positioner and Z-min switch after each use!

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Cleaning any ink or paste off of the XY positioner switches and Z-min switch every time you've finished a print will help keep the switches in good working order.
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* Protect the pogo pins from excess wear. [Read more on correctly mounting tools here](/docs/v-one/learn-v-one/hardware-overview/mounting-the-v-ones-tools.md).

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* Never lift the V-One using the bridge - always use two hands, and lift from the base.
* Protect the nozzle and probe. Make sure they're stored with caps on to protect the tips, and make sure they are kept clean.
* Keep inks and pastes refrigerated when not in use. Allow ink and paste to come to room temperature before printing.

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For more detailed information on maintaining the V-One, [please see our detailed guide on V-One Maintenance](/docs/v-one/learn-v-one/hardware-overview/v-one-maintenance-and-care.md).


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