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<li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | <li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | ||
<li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | <li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | ||
| − | <li> Scroll and locate "Load Filament | + | <li> Scroll and locate "Load Filament" |
| − | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament | + | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament |
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<li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | <li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | ||
<li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | <li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | ||
| − | <li> Scroll and locate "Position" and select "extr. position" once more | + | <li> Scroll and locate "Position" and select "extr. position" once more |
<li> Rotate the wheel clockwise | <li> Rotate the wheel clockwise | ||
| − | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament | + | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament |
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| − | + | Thermal Runaway: | |
| − | + | If this occurs try lowering the temperature of your print to 210 c. For more information on this issue visit [http://help.prusa3d.com/mk2-electronics/thermal-runaway-and-temperature-drops Prusa Research-Thermal Runaway | |
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| − | If this occurs try lowering the temperature of your print to 210 c. For more information on this issue visit [http://help.prusa3d.com/mk2-electronics/thermal-runaway-and-temperature-drops Prusa Research-Thermal Runaway | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 27 December 2017
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Prusa i3 MK2
- Preheating the Printer
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Preheat." Select it
- Select "PLA- 215-55"
- Changing the Filament
- Preheat the Printer
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Unload Filament." Wait for the filament to be removed
- Swap the spools located about the printer bed
- Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Load Filament"
- Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament
Monoprice Maker Select v2/Prusa i3
- Preheating the Printer
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Quick Settings." Select it
- Select "Preheat PLA"
- Changing the Filament
- Preheat the Printer
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Position"
- Scroll to the bottom and select "extr. position"
- Rotate the wheel counterclockwise to decrease the distance (it is okay if receiving negative distance)
- Help remove the filament by lightly pulling on the filament and the extruder gear guides the filament out
- Swap the spools located about the printer bed
- Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Position" and select "extr. position" once more
- Rotate the wheel clockwise
- Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament
Thermal Runaway: If this occurs try lowering the temperature of your print to 210 c. For more information on this issue visit [http://help.prusa3d.com/mk2-electronics/thermal-runaway-and-temperature-drops Prusa Research-Thermal Runaway
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