Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder Operating And Safety Instructions Manual page 25

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FIG. 2
5. Thread tip of new filament through guide
tube, place spool on spool holder,
replace spool door by aligning locking
tabs and rotating clockwise, see figure 1.
Tap "Next" on touchscreen.
6. If changing existing filament, 3D40 will
automatically purge existing filament.
7. When Feed Filament screen appears, tap
"Next" on touchscreen and thread
filament coming from guide tube into
extruder intake until extruder feeds
through on its own, see figure 2.
8. Filament will be drawn into the extruder
and begin to exit from the hot extruder
tip.
NOTE: Your Dremel 3D40 was tested by
building objects before leaving the
factory. These test objects may have
Guide Tube Filament
been made with a different filament color
than you are using. Therefore, a small
amount of filament may be remaining in
the extruder.
9. When new filament appears from
extruder tip, tap "done" on touchscreen to
complete filament load process, return to
main menu, and calibrate extruder.
Carefully remove excess filament without
touching hot extruder tip. If necessary,
carefully remove debris from extruder tip
with needle nose pliers.
CAUTION
when clearing debris. Dremel 3D40 will not
work properly with a damaged extruder tip
and will require replacement.
10. Close 3D40 lid and door.
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Filament Extruder
Guide Intake
Use extra care not to
damage the extruder tip