PICASO 3D Designer X, User Manual

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NOZZLE REPLACEMENT
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By default, Designer XL is equipped with a steel nozzle with a diameter of 0.5 mm. It is
used for printing with main types of filament. There is no need to change nozzle before
each printing.
Replace the nozzle in the following cases:
Lack or insufficient filament flow during printing, subject to optimal material
profile settings.
Visible damages to the nozzle hole, which distort the filament flow.
If you require a nozzle of a different diameter or made of a different material.
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To replace the nozzle, follow the step-by-step instructions:
Select «Service > Nozzle service» on the menu. The printer starts algorithm for the
nozzle heating up to the operating temperature in compliance with settings of the
selected profile.
Use the key from the starter kit to unscrew the nozzle off the heating unit as shown in
the sketch.
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Designer XL can be equipped with steel and brass nozzles with a diameter of 0.2 to 0.8 mm
The removed nozzle is hot. Be careful!