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Never attempt to remove the nozzle when the extruder block is cold!!
Never attempt to remove the nozzle when the extruder block is cold
First intilise the printer, then click "Withdraw" in the maintenance screen.
First intilise the printer, then click "Withdraw" in the maintenance
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Once the printer beeps,
Once the printer beeps, using the gloves and nozzle spanner, unscrew the nozzle. You
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might need to gently push the nozzle down while unscrewing the nozzle to remove it, as
might need to gently push the nozzle down while unscrewing the nozzle to remove it, as
might need to gently push the nozzle down while unscrewing the nozzle to remove it, as
the remaining plastic will act like a soft glue holding it in place, hence t
the remaining plastic will act like a soft glue holding it in place, hence t
the remaining plastic will act like a soft glue holding it in place, hence the reason to
"withdraw" to heat up the residue plastic in the nozzle.
"withdraw" to heat up the residue plastic in the nozzle.
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Soak the nozzle for 24hrs in acetone.
Soak the nozzle for 24hrs in acetone.
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Then using the needle nose tweezers remove any left over plastic. Use a torch or light to
Then using the needle nose tweezers remove any left over plastic. Use a torch or light to
Then using the needle nose tweezers remove any left over plastic. Use a torch or light to
shine into the nozzle to see if it is clean.
shine into the nozzle to see if it is clean.
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If you still have residue plastic then soak in acetone again
ll have residue plastic then soak in acetone again for a further 24hrs
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It's recommended to have a spare nozzle or even better a spare extruder block at hand.
It's recommended to have a spare nozzle or even better a spare extruder block at hand.
It's recommended to have a spare nozzle or even better a spare extruder block at hand.
If the nozzle is blocked, remove the nozzle and clean it.
If the nozzle is blocked, remove the nozzle and clean it.
zle is hot)
zle is hot)
The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of
The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of
The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of
printer.
printer.
UP Plus 3D Printer User Manual
3D Printer User Manual
4. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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unscrew the nozzle. You
for a further 24hrs.
(only when the noz-
(only when the no
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