Inspection & Diagnosis
Printer problems? Book a 3D printer inspection with Tidewater 3D. We'll check, test, and diagnose the issue - resin or filament, all makes and models.
Not Sure What's Wrong?
Before we can fix a 3D printer, we need to understand what is wrong with it. So, if you’re not sure what the problem is, our Inspection & Diagnosis service takes a detailed look at your 3D printer, so we can give you honest and accurate advice on what to do next.
What's Included in a Printer Inspection?
We inspect all common 3D printer types: FDM and Resin.
FDM Printers
The inspection will include:
- Visual check of frames, belts, extruder, hotend, wiring
- Bed levelling & Axis Alignment Test
- Firmware version check (if applicable)
- Print test & Quality Review
- Written report of findings
- Honest advice on fix v replace
Resin Printers
The inspection will include:
- Visual check of LCD, vat, and build plate
- Fan/filter inspection
- Test exposure & screen check
- Firmware check
- Print test (if safe to do so)
- Report with repair or upgrade suggestions
Why Book an Inspection?
An Inspection will allow us to:
- Identify issues before wasting more filament/resin
- Know it it’s worth repairing
- Offer you a real person to talk to, rather than a Forum
- Give you a quote for repairs and/or replacement parts
- No obligation to repair – just clarity.
Inspection Packages
We offer inspection packages for a wide range of businesses and schools, as follows (although we also offer bespoke packages and printer maintenance support).
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PRICE
Basic Check-Up
Regular maintenance
Visual inspection, test print, summary of findings
£20
Full Diagnosis
Unknown faults
Full check, test print, part specific diagnosis, repair quote
£35
Pickup & Inspect (optional)
If customers can’t bring their printer in
Same as Full & Local Pickup (Grimsby/Cleethorpes, plus surrounding area, at our discretion)
£50
What Happens Next?
- Book an inspection using our form or by messaging us
- Drop off your printer (or we can collect, if necessary within the Grimsby/Cleethorpes area)
- We run a full check and contact you with findings
- You decide – fix it, replace it or just take the info.
You only pay for what is needed. No pressure, and no pushy upselling.
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PLEASE NOTE: We do not currently offer printer purchasing or swaps as part of our repair service.
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