Difficulty
Easy
Steps
3
Time Required
00:05:00 - 00:10:00
- Filament 3 steps
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Introduction
This guide will explain the steps needed to change the filament on the Ultimaker 3.
Sources: Changing materials and print cores on the Ultimaker 3, Ultimaker 3 Print Core Material Compatibility
Images by: Terrapin Works
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Go to the menu Material/PrintCore > Material [x] > Change
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Make sure compatible print cores are installed before you insert materials. Check this link for compatibility, and this for the guide on replacing print cores
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Wait for the print core to heat up and reverse the material
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Remove the material from the feeder and spool holder
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Place the new material on the spool holder and wait until the Ultimaker 3 detects it
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Unless you are using Ultimaker material with a digital tag, at this point it will prompt you saying "material not detected" where you can now manually select what type you are using
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Insert the material into the feeder and push it until the feeder grips it
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You must have clicked confirm on the previous step in order for the feeder to start turning, you should be able to hear it
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You may need to lift up the spring on the side of the feeder to get the filament in
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The feeder in the images are for bondtech upgraded extruders but the stock extruder included in the Ultimaker 3 has all the same levers and adjustments
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Confirm that you have inserted the material into the feeder by pushing the button on the front of the Ultimaker 3
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After the material has been forwarded, wait until it extrudes from the print head, and then push the button
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