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Prestige R2 Pro - How to Replace the Right Bearing

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  • 8 steps
  • 34 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20

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Prestige R2 Right Bearing Replacement Guide

  1. 0:00Overview and Required Materials
  2. 0:37Step 3 – Remove Right Bearing Bracket
  3. 1:00Step 4 – Replace the Right Bearing
  4. 1:25Step 5 – Reinstall Bracket and Restore Tension
  5. 2:13Step 6 – X Motor Gear Calibration (Required)
  6. 3:11Completion
Written steps8

Overview and Required Materials

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What you need

  • Replacement right bearing
  • Allen key
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Access to Hosonsoft software

Step 1 – Prepare the Printer

  1. Open the front cover fully.
  2. Verify there is no film loaded in the printer.
  3. Open the right-side door near the ink station.
  4. Turn the knob counterclockwise to release the ink carriage.
  5. Move the carriage to the center of the printer.

Step 2 – Release Belt Tension

  1. Open the left-side door.
  2. Loosen the two side screws on the left side.
  3. Confirm belt tension is reduced to allow bearing removal.
  • Do not remove them.

Step 3 – Remove Right Bearing Bracket

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  1. Move to the right side of the printer.
  2. Remove the bottom screw.
  3. Remove the top screw.
  4. Remove the bracket to expose the bearing.

Step 4 – Replace the Right Bearing

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  1. Use an Allen key to remove the old bearing.
  2. Compare the old bearing with the new bearing to confirm correct replacement.
  3. Insert the new bearing into the belt.
  4. Align the bearing with the center screw hole.
  5. Use the Allen key to tighten the bearing fully.

Step 5 – Reinstall Bracket and Restore Tension

Watch this part1:25
  1. Reinstall the bearing bracket.
  2. Secure the top screw.
  3. Secure the bottom screw.
  4. Move back to the left side of the printer.
  5. Tighten the two side screws to restore belt tension.

Step 6 – X Motor Gear Calibration (Required)

Watch this part2:13
  1. Close all printer covers.
  2. Power on the printer.
  3. Open Hosonsoft and confirm connection.
  4. Go to Advanced settings.
  5. Enter the password: 111111 (six ones).
  6. Navigate to the X Motor / Gear Ratio section.
  7. Set Target Move to 100.
  8. Click Check to calibrate.
  9. Set Target Move to 300.
  10. Click Check again.
  11. Go to File and click Save.
  12. Navigate to Operation and click Initialize.
  • The light bulb icon should be green.

Completion

Watch this part3:11

What you need

  • Right bearing replaced
  • Belt tension restored
  • X motor gear calibration completed
  • Printer ready for operation

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