PRINTER MAINTENANCE — CONTINUED
Cleaning extruder drive gear /
replacing extruder drive gear
Removing the drive gear
1. First, remove the filament.
2. Then turn the gear by hand so the fixing screw is visible
3. With a 1.5 mm hex head screwdriver, loosen it.
4. Push the black center button and the gear should come off.
5. When the drive gear is clean and ready to put back, make sure
that the fixing screw is not blocking the hole. (see pictures)
Incorrect
Correct
6. Replace the driver in the same position and tighten with the 1.5
mm hex head screwdriver.
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