How do you unload filament?
How do you unload filament?
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?
Use the options from the Preheat PLA or Preheat ABS printer menus. Next Move 10mm -> Move Z, until the whole filament is pulled out.
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Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
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Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Re: How do you unload filament?
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.
Feeding the new filament in is a reversal, preheat, press the lever down and feed the filament in.
Re: How do you unload filament?
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 need to be more careful.
I have this possibility in my printer.
Also refer to the Move 1mm option.
On the forum I help to use the rod, I don't give fish.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Re: How do you unload filament?
In this case, after heating up the head, the filament must be pulled out manually.
On the forum I help to use the rod, I don't give fish.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Re: How do you unload filament?
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.
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.
On the forum I help to use the rod, I don't give fish.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.
Re: How do you unload filament?
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.
@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.