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How to troubleshoot the filament detection
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How to troubleshoot the filament detection
28 February
FELIX Pro L/XL/3
2024
Revision 0
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  • Page 1 How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February FELIX Pro L/XL/3 2024 Revision 0 series...
  • Page 2 This manual explains how to troubleshoot the filament detection in a Pro 3 style printhead. 2 Tools The tools you need: • Allen key 2,5 • Allen key 3 • Philips PH1 Screwdriver • Flat screwdriver • PC that is connected to the printer • Tweezers (optional) www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...

  • Page 3: Troubleshoot

    Go to the “Console” tab in the web interface. Select the “Commands tab and select “Filament debugging” in the drop-down menu. Select “Turn filament debugging on” to enable it. You will get the following message in the console www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 4 Make sure to load in PLA filament in the left extruder. When ready, set the distance to 50 and hit the arrow to extrude with a speed of 3mm/s. The printer will start with extruding 50mm of filament with a speed of 3mm/s. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 5 Continue to the right extruder test. See below an example of bad values from the filament detection. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 6 Make sure to load in PLA filament in the right extruder. When ready, set the distance to 50 and hit the arrow to extrude with a speed of 3mm/s. The printer will start with extruding 50mm of filament with a speed of 3mm/s. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 7 Continue to the disassembling the filament sensor where you have the issues with. See below an example of bad values from the filament detection. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 8 2) Prepare the buildplate Raise the buildplate until there is only 5-10cm between the buildplate and the nozzle. Place something on the buildplate where you can place the printhead on. We have used foam buffers. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 9 Remove the bolt from the printhead side where you have the using an allen key 2,5. circles. 4) Remove the side bolt Remove the bolt that holds the 2 printhead assemblies together using an allen key 3. circle. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 10 5) Detach the side of the printhead where you have the issue Carefully slide off the printhead side that you have to check. 6) Remove the sensor Remove the retainer ring with a flat screwdriver. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 11 Pro L/XL/3 series How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 Slide of the sensor. Don’t lose the tensioning spring! 7) Remove detection cover Remove the detection cover using a Philips screwdriver. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 12 You can gently rotate it past the encoder wheel. 9) Check for dirt on the sensor Check for dirt and dust between the sensor. Use compressed are to clean it. Also check if the cabling of the sensor is still intact. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 13 Check if there is a lot of wear on the gear. If there is, make sure to clean it or replace the gear with a new on. 12) Tighten the bolt Tighten the bolt again. Make sure the encoder disc and move freely. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 14 14) Assemble the filament sensor Use back the sensor and the cover using a Philips screwdriver. When done, Check again if you can pull a piece of filament trough the sensor. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 15 2) Place back the circlip Place back the circlip. Make sure it is positioned in the groove. You will see the groove when you have pushed the filament sensor far enough on the printhead. circle. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 16 When sliding the printhead to the end, make sure you have the pushing pins from the servo falling in the pusher. If this is not done correctly, the printer will not be able to switch to the other hotend at al. circles. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 17 Tighten the bolt that holds the 2 printhead assemblies together using an allen key 3. circle. 6) Place the 2 top bolts Place and tighten the 2 bolts using an allen key 2,5. Red circles. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 18 Red circles. 8) Check if the ribbon cables are connected correctly Check the ribbon cables. They need to be pushed in completely. Red circles You can use tweezers. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 19 How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 6 Heater check 1) Temperatures Info: reinstall the ribbon cables into the connector if it doesn’t! Check if the printer can read the hotend temperatures. 2) Homing Hit move. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 20 28 February 2024 Hit “home all”. If it doesn’t home correctly. Turn off the printer and try to reinsert the cables. Check if the sensors are working correctly by following the steps again in chapter 3 troubleshooting www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 21 Pro L/XL/3 series How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 7 Levelling Info: Do all calibrations before staring a Dual head print! 1) Build plate leveling Press “printer calibration”. Press “bed leveling”. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 22 Pro L/XL/3 series How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 Hit “yes” to start the bed leveling. The bed leveling is done when you see this message. Hit “ok”. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 23 Pro L/XL/3 series How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 2) Z-calibration Press “printer calibration”. Press “Calibrate Z”. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 24 Pro L/XL/3 series How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 Press “Yes”. Press “Ok”. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 25 Pro L/XL/3 series How to troubleshoot the filament detection 28 February 2024 3) XY-calibration Press “printer calibration”. Press “Calibrate XY”. www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...
  • Page 26 Make sure line 5 matches both nozzles for the X and Y. Does it not? then enter the number where the lines do match and start the calibration again. You are now be able to use the FELIX Pro L or XL again. www.FELIXprinters.com...
  • Page 27 If you are unable to continue or have any questions, you can check at the support section of our website or you can contact us directly: Website: www.felixprinters.com/support Email: support@felixprinters.com Telephone: +31 (0)30 30 31 387 Address: Zeemanlaan 15, 3401MV IJsselstein, The Netherlands Kind regards, FELIXprinters www.FELIXprinters.com FELIX Pro L XL...

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