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Joey
 Joey
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Can't (re)load filament

Yes, I've searched. Can't find help.

I have printed a few items on my new mini. All seemed ok. I unloaded the filament ok, though it seemed quirky. Had to really pull it out. Maybe I was impatient.

Now I can't get filament loaded.

The filament doesn't seem to get up to the drive gears. I have pulled the PTFE tube out of the extruder and it is clear. I have lifted the cover and the gears seem clear.

Now what? Please.

Mk3 - 1X
Mk3S - 2X
2021 Hyundai Palisade
Wife - 1X

Posted : 28/03/2020 3:54 pm
Joey
 Joey
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Can't (re)load filament

What if I take off PTFE tube #2 (Printing Handbook p.36), push filament down to extruder gears, and "unload filament". Will that expel whatever maybe preventing me from getting filament up to the gears?

Mk3 - 1X
Mk3S - 2X
2021 Hyundai Palisade
Wife - 1X

Posted : 28/03/2020 4:07 pm
Joey
 Joey
(@joey-2)
Estimable Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Can't (re)load filament

Solved. Printing Handbook p 38.

Idler pressure wasn't enough.

It came loose?? Strange.

Now seems fine.

Mk3 - 1X
Mk3S - 2X
2021 Hyundai Palisade
Wife - 1X

Posted : 28/03/2020 4:24 pm
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