UP Mini 3D Printer User Manual
8.4 How to clean the extruder column
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Remove the head cover, unplug the extruder fan from the top of the head.
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“Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the filament
from the extruder head.
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Remove the nozzle. (Read the How to remove the
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Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps.
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Using the gloves and a 1
silver column of the extruder column removing any plastic residue.
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Clean the plastic off the drill bit each tim
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You might need to click “Withdraw” a few times to remove as much plastic residue as
possible.
8.5 How to clean the extruder drive gear
First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the
printer beeps remove the filament from the extruder head.
Switch off at the back of the printer and wait for the extruder to
cool down.
Remove the extruder head from the printer’s magnetic mount
and set on your desk.
Unplug the yellow extruder block cable.
Remove the two Alan screws
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from above the fan that hold the white
Slide the white plastic part away from the stepper motor.
Place an Alan key under the drive gear cover and lever the co
er off.
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clean the extruder column
Remove the head cover, unplug the extruder fan from the top of the head.
“Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the filament
from the extruder head.
(Read the How to remove the Nozzle)
Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps.
Using the gloves and a 1–1.5mm drill bit and using your hand twist and poke up into the
silver column of the extruder column removing any plastic residue.
Clean the plastic off the drill bit each time.
You might need to click “Withdraw” a few times to remove as much plastic residue as
How to clean the extruder drive gear
First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the
printer beeps remove the filament from the extruder head.
Switch off at the back of the printer and wait for the extruder to
Remove the extruder head from the printer’s magnetic mount
Unplug the yellow extruder block cable.
(using the middle sized Alan key)
from above the fan that hold the white plastic.
Slide the white plastic part away from the stepper motor.
Alan key under the drive gear cover and lever the cov-
4. Troubleshooting
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Remove the head cover, unplug the extruder fan from the top of the head.
“Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the filament
1.5mm drill bit and using your hand twist and poke up into the
You might need to click “Withdraw” a few times to remove as much plastic residue as
