Manual: Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
version 1.0.1 Mar 2017
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8.4.
Cleaning the Hotend
A clean hot end is important for correct printing. A clean hot end results in a better print quality.
Special cleaning filament is available at Prodim. By following below steps you can clean the hot
end.
When does the hot end need cleaning?
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When changing materials (e.g. from ABS to PLA) it is always recommended.
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When the hot end contains residual filament of previous prints.
1.
Set the extruder temperature to the temperature of the material last printed.
Wait till the right temperature is reached before starting the next steps!
Beware! The hot end is hot, do not touch it!
2.
Loosen the extruder clamp.
3.
Manually remove the old used material.
4.
Place cleaning filament in the extruder and close clamp.
5.
Select in the main menu of the display > “extruder”
6.
Select the desired extruder “Select extr. 1” or “Select extr. 2.”
7.
Go to menu “Move extruder”.
8.
By turning the selection knob you can extrude per mm and fill the hot
end with material and push out the old. Extrude about 20mm
material to fill the hot end.
9.
Check to be sure the cleaning material cleaned out all the old
material. Otherwise repeat procedure.
10.
Loosen the extruder clamp and manually remove cleaning filament.
11.
Place new material in the extruder and lock clamp.
12.
Do not forget to set the right temperature for the new material!
13.
The printer is ready for the next print.
