3D Printing Systems UP Plus 2, Руководство пользователя

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UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24
14.4 How to clean the extruder column
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First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Only once the printer beeps remove the
filament from the extruder head and immediately remove the nozzle.
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Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps.
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Using the gloves and a 1–1.5mm drill bit and using your hand twist and poke up into the
silver column of the extruder column removing any plastic residue.
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Clean the plastic off the drill bit each time.
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You might need to click “Withdraw” a few times to remove as much plastic residue as
possible.
14.5 How to clean the extruder drive gear (v2 extruder
head)
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First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fila-
ment from the extruder head.
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Switch off at the back of the printer and wait for the extruder to cool down.
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Remove the extruder head printed cover
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Remove all the connector plugs at the top of the extruder. (figure a)
Figure a.) Figure b.) Figure c.)
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Remove the extruder head from the printer using the large supplied Alan key. Remove the
two Alan screws from above the fan that hold the white plastic onto the stepper motor, as
indicated with red arrows in (figure b).
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Pull the plastic part away from the stepper motor and lay to one side
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Place the Alan key under the drive gear cover (figure c) and lever the cover off.
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Use a brush clean the plastic dust residue that is around the drive gear.
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Replace the drive gear cover and replace the plastic cover.
Note: There are a few different variations of extruder heads, but removal is similar.