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Omar
 Omar
(@omar)
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New i3 MK3 printer with clogged nozzle

I bought a new assembled i3 MK3. when I started loading the new filament nothing came out of the nozzle. I cleaned it twice with the needle and smoke came out. It looks like testing material is clogged in the hotend. I tried all steps in this forum with no luck.  

Posted : 18/12/2020 3:59 pm
bobstro
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RE: New i3 MK3 printer with clogged nozzle

Try doing some cold pulls. Be careful with those needles as they can break off easily inside the nozzle. I quit using them once I discovered cold pulls. If you have no luck, log into the online store and contact support via chat. They are very helpful and will work through the problem with you.

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Posted : 18/12/2020 4:14 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: New i3 MK3 printer with clogged nozzle
Posted by: @omar

I bought a new assembled i3 MK3. when I started loading the new filament nothing came out of the nozzle. I cleaned it twice with the needle and smoke came out. It looks like testing material is clogged in the hotend. I tried all steps in this forum with no luck.  

Try pushing the filament through at a slightly higher temperature, e.g. 260-280 degrees C.. If this does not work, there is a blockage either in the idler shaft or in the PTFE. The best way to remove this is to disassemble the hotend.

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 18/12/2020 6:57 pm
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