Filaments which tend to be extremely stringy can however increase the chance of clogging
the Y splitter and require cleaning.
5.1 Filaments and print quality
Some filament are harder to print than others. If you are having troubles, try different brand
or color. From our experience chalky feeling filaments with mineral filler are not as
aesthetically pleasing. Same applies on MK2, but effect is multiplied with multi material
upgrade. Smooth and shiny looking filaments will produce the best results.
For some filaments or color combinations (such as black color together with white color)
additional wipe area might be needed. That can be set up in Multiple Extruders menu under
the Print Settings tab. Default value work with most materials and color combinations.
The better quality filament will yield much better results than low cost filament from ebay.
Good and well working brands are Prusa, Fillamentum, ColorFabb …
5.2 Loading/Unloading the filament
Always check filament before the print for potential damage, cut off all of the damaged part
to be sure that filament can pass extruder pulleys and cooling tubes properly. Pay special
attention to this after every aborted print.
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