UP Plus 3D Printer User Manual
8.4 How to clean the extruder column
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First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fil
ment from the extruder head.
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Remove the nozzle.
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Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps.
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Using the gloves and a 1
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.
8.5 How to clean the extruder drive gear
head)
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First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fil
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 all the connector plugs at the top of the extruder.
Figure a.)
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Remove the extruder head from the printer
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 mot
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Place the Alan key under the drive gear cover (figure
brush clean the plastic dust residue that is inside 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.
4. Troubleshooting
3D Printer User Manual v 2013.6.10
8.4 How to clean the extruder column
First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fil
ment from the extruder head.
Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps.
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.
Clean the plastic off the drill bit each time.
You might need to click “Withdraw” a few times to remove as much plastic residue as
How to clean the extruder drive gear (v2 extruder
First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fil
ment from the extruder head.
Switch off at the back of the printer and wait for the extruder to cool down.
Remove all the connector plugs at the top of the extruder. (figure a)
Figure b.)
Figure b.)
extruder head from the printer using the large supplied Alan key
two Alan screws from above the fan that hold the white plastic onto the stepper motor, as
ated with red arrows in (figure b).
Pull the plastic part away from the stepper motor and lay to one side
the Alan key under the drive gear cover (figure c) and lever the cover off. Using a
brush clean the plastic dust residue that is inside the drive gear.
Replace the drive gear cover and replace the plastic cover.
e a few different variations of extruder heads, but removal is similar.
Troubleshooting
First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fila-
1.5mm drill bit and using your hand twist and poke up into the
You might need to click “Withdraw” a few times to remove as much plastic residue as
(v2 extruder
First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Once the printer beeps remove the fila-
Switch off at the back of the printer and wait for the extruder to cool down.
Figure b.)
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
the cover off. Using a
e a few different variations of extruder heads, but removal is similar.
