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Ultimaker 2+/3: Changing the Filament

Written By: Rebecca Marie Hirshon (and 2 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

00:05:00 - 00:10:00

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Introduction

This guide will explain the steps needed to change the filament on the Ultimaker 2+ or 3.

Sources: Changing the material and nozzle on the Ultimaker 2+, Changing materials and print cores on the Ultimaker 3

Pictures by: Nico Lagendyk

  1. Press the dial to wake the machine if it is not already Select Material Select Change

    • Press the dial to wake the machine if it is not already

    • Select Material

    • Select Change

    • Wait for the printer to warm up

  2. Remove the material from the feeder

    • Remove the material from the feeder

    • Remove the spool from the spool holder

    • Make sure to loop the end of the filament through the spool holder to prevent tangles

    • Put the new spool on the spool holder

  3. Cut the filament at an angle Press the ready on the menu

    • Cut the filament at an angle

    • Press the ready on the menu

  4. Pull the lever on the back drive assembly to release the friction gear Push the filament into the back drive assembly Press the dial when the gears have grabbed on to forward the filament

    • Pull the lever on the back drive assembly to release the friction gear

    • Push the filament into the back drive assembly

    • Press the dial when the gears have grabbed on to forward the filament

    • Press the dial again once the filament is extruding

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Rebecca Marie Hirshon

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