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STEP NINE:

 
Reattach the Experimental 
Extruder to the 3D printer’s 
carriage and run the Z-Calibrate 
function. You are now ready 
to load you 1.75 mm diameter 
filament of choice  
and print.

STEP EIGHT:

 
Heat the Experimental Extruder 
on your 3D printer using the 
Preheat function, then place the 
Experimental Extruder back into 
the Experimental Extruder Jig and 
wrench tighten the Nozzle one 
additional 40° turn.

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Summary of Contents for Labs Experimental Extruder

Page 1: ...CONFIGURATION AND NOZZLE CHANGING GUIDE NOTE The Experimental Extruder is an experimental product and is not covered under warranty or MakerCare ...

Page 2: ... Experimental Extruder Active Cooling Duct installed MakerBot Replicator Z18 Swivel Clip installed Extruder Top Cap UPON UNBOXING YOUR EXPERIMENTAL EXTRUDER PACKAGE YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS Two Nozzle Wrenches 0 4 mm Brass Nozzle installed 0 6 mm Brass Nozzle 0 8 mm Brass Nozzle 0 6 mm Stainless Steel Nozzle BEFORE YOU START Download and 3D print the Experimental Extruder Jig using...

Page 3: ...h the Experimental Extruder to the carriage of your MakerBot 3D printer and run the Preheat function PRO TIPS Some materials may cling to the Nozzle to avoid this load and then unload MakerBot PLA filament to purge the Nozzle Once hot you may want to scrape any caked filament off of the Nozzle using forceps or another tool CAUTION Always wear heat resistant gloves and protective eyewear when handl...

Page 4: ...e Nozzle to cool STEP SEVEN Once the loosened Nozzle has cooled remove it completely then screw on the replacement Nozzle of choice and hand tighten STEP FIVE Use the small side of the second Nozzle Wrench to grasp the Nozzle PAGE 4 EXPERIMENTAL EXTRUDER CONFIGURATION AND NOZZLE CHANGING GUIDE ...

Page 5: ... and print STEP EIGHT Heat the Experimental Extruder on your 3D printer using the Preheat function then place the Experimental Extruder back into the Experimental Extruder Jig and wrench tighten the Nozzle one additional 40 turn PAGE 5 EXPERIMENTAL EXTRUDER CONFIGURATION AND NOZZLE CHANGING GUIDE For additional resources and up to date information visit MakerBot com Labs ...

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