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How do you unload filament?
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:25 pm
by SoupersSB
I am running low on filament and I want to print something big so it would be best to use my new filament. How do I unload the filament from the printer without using any computer program (Using the settings on the printer)???
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:39 pm
by _kaktus_
Use the options from the
Preheat PLA or
Preheat ABS printer menus. Next
Move 10mm ->
Move Z, until the whole filament is pulled out.
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:56 pm
by PaulB
Use the preheat PLA option, press the extruder lever down and smoothly remove the filament. Cut the tip off before you use it again.
Feeding the new filament in is a reversal, preheat, press the lever down and feed the filament in.
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:35 am
by SoupersSB
_kaktus_ wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:39 pm
Use the options from the
Preheat PLA or
Preheat ABS printer menus. Next
Move 10mm ->
Move Z, until the whole filament is pulled out.
I don't have the option to move Z, only X and Y
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:19 pm
by _kaktus_
Well, you can see, I wrote Z by distraction, and I was referring to the Extruder
(E).
I need to be more careful.
I have this possibility in my printer.
Also refer to the
Move 1mm option.
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:35 am
by SoupersSB
_kaktus_ wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:19 pm
Well, you can see, I wrote Z by distraction, and I was referring to the Extruder
(E).
I need to be more careful.
I have this possibility in my printer.
Also refer to the
Move 1mm option.
I don't have E either
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:49 am
by _kaktus_
In this case, after heating up the head, the filament must be pulled out manually.
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:15 pm
by SoupersSB
_kaktus_ wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:49 am
In this case, after heating up the head, the filament must be pulled out manually.
Do you even have an i3 pro b? I cant just pull it out! it doesn't come out!
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:27 pm
by _kaktus_
No, I only have one model.
And I really wanted to help you, as you can see I didn't succeed.
If there is really a big problem with removing the filament after the head has warmed up, you may need to open it up.
Perhaps @Gingko will come up with something better. It has access to all models.
Re: How do you unload filament?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 4:12 pm
by Gingko
Usually, heat up the extruder to 200C, then press the lever, the filament can be pulled out (or push in a little, when melted then pull out).
@Kaktus is right, if it's still hard to do that, try to take off the fan, heat sink and check inside, take pictures if possible.