7
8
x1
x1
Step 7: Let’s Switch to PLA Plastic!
With
Pen
on
ABS / FLX
, load a
new strand of
PLA Plastic
into
Plastic Loading Port
. Use a
different color to the
ABS
you
were using before.
PLA Plastic
ABS Plastic
The color of the
Plastic
will
change once the
PLA
starts
extruding. It will appear mixed
at first.
STOP
extrusion by
pushing either button once.
SLOW
FAST
Light
to
RED
Light
to
GREEN
Click
FAST
or
SLOW
once to
continue extruding the
PLA
Plastic
and Doodle as you wish.
Switch
Pen
to
PLA
setting. Wait
for
Light
to turn
GREEN
.
Step 8: Power Down
Remove all
Plastic
from the
Pen
using the
Reverse
feature
(double click any
Speed
Button
). Friendly reminder to
snip those ends!
Move the
Control Switch
to
OFF
.
Allow your
3Doodler
to cool completely
before storing.
We recommend powering down and giving your
3Doodler
a 30 minutes break after every 2 hours of
continuous use.
After 5 minutes of inactivity, the
3Doodler ’s
heating
system will automatically power down. You will need to press one
of the
Speed Buttons
OR toggle the
Control Switch OFF
and then
ON
again to continue use.
NOTE:
SECTION 3: TROUBLESHOOTING
Tools (Provided in Box)
Before showing you how to troubleshoot issues
with your 3Doodler , we want to introduce
you to three handy tools provided in your box:
Mini Spanner
Used for tightening and
removing the
Nozzle
.
Do not remove Nozzle
when Pen is cold.
Do not overtighten the
Nozzle, as you may
break it.
Unblocking Tool
Used for pushing short
pieces of
Plastic
down
into the
Drive Gear
to
help with extrusion
from
Pen
.
Mini Screwdriver
Keep this handy
for removing the
Maintenance Cover.
Keep this handy
for removing the
Maintenance Cover
or rotating the
Temperature Adjuster
(See the3doodler.com/
temperature)
With those introductions over, it’s time to look
at the different issues that may arise with your
3Doodler and steps to get back
to Doodling.
TAKE A BREAK:
Power Adapter
x2
BLUE
light
PLA
Plastic
1
2
4
3
1
3
2