Troubleshooting - MakerBot Replicator 2 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Can't load MakerBot
PLA Filament
into the extruder
Extruder makes a clicking
noise when loading
MakerBot PLA Filament
Object is stuck to
build plate
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COMMON PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM
SOLUTION
Make a fresh cut at the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament.
Cut the filament at an angle—a narrow tip will help with
loading. It is also important that the filament have no
bends in it.
If you are still having trouble, remove the fan assembly
as described in the "Cleaning the Drive Gear" section
beginning on Page 53. Load the filament again, watching
to see that it goes straight down through the extruder.
This may mean a piece of filament is stuck in your extruder.
Use the "Cleaning the Drive Gear" section beginning on
Page 53 to remove the fan assembly and motor assembly.
Any filament stuck in the lower portion of the extruder can
be pulled from the heated extruder using a pair of pliers.
Wait for the object to cool down. Objects will detach more
easily after they have cooled.
If the object is still stuck, take a thin metal craft spatula and
carefully work the blade under the edge of the object. When
the blade is most of the way under the object, twist the handle
slightly. The object should come free.
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