Just as your extruder should be kept clean of contaminants prior to and during operation, the
same applies to the plastic itself. We take special care to avoid contaminants entering the
plastic supply. If dirt or a higher melting temperature plastic makes its way into the plastic you
are extruding, you may encounter inconsistencies in the melt output and/or irregularities in the
consistency of your filament diameter. Clean and dry plastic will yield a smooth and consistent
output if all other conditions are correct as well.
3.4 Opaque vs Transparent Plastic
The diameter sensors work best with opaque plastics. For a naturally transparent plastic such
as PLA, colorants must be added to make the filament opaque. Your order comes with colorants
that are to be used with the pellets for extrusion. You can purchase more from our website, or
your local shop.
3.5 Spooler Set Up
Gather the materials required to set up your Spooler. You will need the Spooler Kit, which can
be found in the Prot accessories box, and the Spooler Base which slides out from the
side of the Prot
Figure 6:
1. Prot accessories box 2. Spooler Kit which can be found within the
Prot accessories box and 3. Spooler Base shown pulled out from its recess.
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