Difficulty
Easy
Steps
4
Time Required
00:05:00 - 00:10:00
- Filament 4 steps
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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
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Press the dial to wake the machine if it is not already
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Select Material
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Select Change
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Wait for the printer to warm up
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Remove the material from the feeder
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Remove the spool from the spool holder
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Make sure to loop the end of the filament through the spool holder to prevent tangles
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Put the new spool on the spool holder
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Cut the filament at an angle
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Press the ready on the menu
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Pull the lever on the back drive assembly to release the friction gear
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Push the filament into the back drive assembly
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Press the dial when the gears have grabbed on to forward the filament
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Press the dial again once the filament is extruding
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