FABtotum Personal Fabricator, User Manual

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Here a filament sensor will sense if the filament is present.Use this hole to insert the filament up to the head.
Install the PTFE tube on the Print Head PRO (1,2) and the back of the FABtotum CORE.
Do not use the feeder mechanism to feed the print head PRO.
Push the filament up until the print head PRO feeding gear, then pull the lever in the back pof the print head pro to
complete insertion by pushing the filament further(3).
Do not use the feeder mechanism to feed the print head PRO.
Core Edition (up until May 2017) & Older Models.
Older units can operate the print head Pro just like any other version above. However no hole in the back panel was
present to push the filament, a feature needed unless the spool is kept outside of the unit during print.
Refer to the replicable parts archive to obtain the Print head Pro hole mask to assist you in making a hole in the back of the
unit for upgrade.
Notice: if your model does not feature a spool filament control (that pause the print in case of spool depletion) make sure
to check that the remaining filament is enought for the print you are about to start or that you pause the print with
enought filament remaining to allow a confortable extraction of the filament.
Once you are sure your unit is properly configured and upgraded, follow the instructions to insert and remove the filament
from the Core Paragraph.
Filament Extraction/ Spool unloading
Filament extraction on the Print head pro can be done manually or assisted via the spool load/unload procedure available
in the Maintenance menu or during a Pause in the print. You can also trigger a pre-programmed pause by introducing a
“M0” in the Gode at the desired line.
Once the procedure is completed you can remove the PTFE tube (1) by pushing the push-fit (2). Then pull the filament out
of the chamber by pulling up the release lever with the nozzle still hot (3).
Slicing Tips & Tricks for the Print Head Pro
Nest parts, Avoid Batch Printing
The Printing Head Pro can work on objects with intensive retractions requirements.