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3. Using the 9/64 Hex Ball End Driver tip change tool (provided in the Welcome Kit), loosen the two
(2) liquefier retaining screws which clamp the liquefier tip in place.
4. Remove the desired tip from the head by gently grasping the tip's tip shield and pulling the tip
downward and out of the printer. If a tip is removed that may be re-installed at a later time, record
the tip's odometer reading and store this reading with the removed tip. Odometer information is
displayed within the two Tip Status Icons of the Dashboard
page 50).
Figure 5-19: Tip Removal
5. Install a new tip into the head (see
compatibility information) and then tighten the two (2) liquefier retaining screws using the 9/64
Hex Ball End Driver tip change tool
Note: There is a small notch within the tip's pathway inside the heater block,
which can impede tip insertion. Make sure the tip is fully inserted into the heater
block before tightening the liquefier retaining screws
correctly inserted, tip shield should be flush with the bottom of the heater block.
Liquefier
Retaining Screws
(Model Side)
"Tip Compatibility & Selection" on page 41
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(see"Materials/Tips Status" on
Support
Model
Tip
Tip
for tip/material
(Figure 5-20). When
Liquefier
Retaining Screws
(Support Side)