# Belts **URL:** \ **Category:** Sovol Zero\ **Tags:** advice\ **Created:** [July 10, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196 "2026-07-10T16:46:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![amoeba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@amoeba](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/amoeba)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/1 "2026-07-10T16:46:36Z")
Is there a guide or some instructions on how to tighten the X-Y belts on the Zero? I have been looking and have been unsuccessful in finding them. ---
**Author:** ![Lion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/lion/32/5586_2.png) [@Lion](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Lion)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/2 "2026-07-11T18:03:59Z")
They have a small guide on their blog: > **[How to Improve Print Quality on Sovol Zero](https://www.sovol3d.com/blogs/news/improve-print-quality-sovol-zero-3d-printer-tips-guide)** > > Improve print quality on Sovol Zero by calibrating, adjusting settings, and maintaining your printer for sharper, more reliable 3D prints. The guide mentions a “Sovol App”, but AFAIK there is no app. ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/3 "2026-07-11T18:59:21Z")
Maybe you can also use this file: [Belt tension calculator.xlsx](https://forum.sovol3d.com/uploads/short-url/zxWRF9pVL0Qb0U25XJOQVgO2yWL.xlsx) (20.3 KB) ---
**Author:** ![cardoc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@cardoc](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/cardoc)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/4 "2026-07-11T22:05:18Z")
The app is from Gates (the maker of the belts) [https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/mobile-apps/gates-belt-drive-mobile-app.html](https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/mobile-apps/gates-belt-drive-mobile-app.html) Recall the Zero is a clone of a Voron 0.3. > **[Voron 0 Assembly Guide: 11. A/B Belts](https://voron.dozuki.com/Guide/Voron+0+Assembly+Guide:+11.+A-B+Belts/90)** ---
**Author:** ![amoeba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@amoeba](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/amoeba)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/5 "2026-07-13T13:01:40Z")
Found how to tighten belts, thanks everyone for you input. Now it’s not extruding anymore… ---
**Author:** ![MikeHides](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mikehides/32/4372_2.png) [@MikeHides](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/MikeHides)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/6 "2026-07-13T20:12:51Z")
@amoeba , can you share which process worked or what you found that worked for you? I’ll be needing to go through this soon with my Sovol Zero, TY. Cheers, -Mike ---
**Author:** ![amoeba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@amoeba](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/amoeba)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/7 "2026-07-13T20:17:48Z")
Mike, Sure, the belt tensioners are at the front of the printer. I loosen each slightly (one at a time) to pull the belt tighter (towards the front of the printer) and used a instrument tuner to make sure they vibrated at 140 Hz (+/-5). ---
**Author:** ![MikeHides](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mikehides/32/4372_2.png) [@MikeHides](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/MikeHides)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/belts/10196/8 "2026-07-13T23:53:00Z")
Thanks, I’ve got one of those tuners laying around collecting dust! Much, appreciated @amoeba ! Cheers, -Mike