1. In OctoPrint, go to the “Temperature” tab to heat the extruder to the
appropriate temperature. In the “Control” tab, select the tool you want to
work with. If switching between filament materials (e.g., PLA to ABS), heat
the extruder to the hotter of the two materials’ printing temperatures in
order to purge the old material and properly extrude the new material.
2. In the “Control” tab, click “Retract” while pulling gently on the old filament
until it is released from the filament drive.
3. Cut the end of the new material at an angle and feed it into the filament
drive. While applying gentle downward pressure, click “Extrude” until you
can see the filament extruding from the nozzle.
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Changing Filament
You will not have to go through the setup process again unless you change
networks or factory restore the printer. After you’re connected to the printer,
proceed to OctoPrint’s Quick Check, which will help you load the filament
and ensure that the heated build platform of the printer stayed level during
shipping. Once you complete the Quick Check, the printer will be ready to
print.
There are three different modes for controlling the M3-ID:
• In Independent Movement mode, the tools do not affect one another.
• In Park mode, parking one tool moves the other to the same position.
• In Duplication mode, both heads move together simultaneously.
Both heads are capable of printing a single print, which can be sliced in
OctoPrint. Simplify3D is necessary for slicing dual prints.
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