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Nimitz
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running out of filament

if i run out of filament in the middle of  print can i just load new filament & it will pick up where it left off?

Posted : 26/03/2020 8:49 pm
Neophyl
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RE: running out of filament

If your filament sensor is turned on and working then essentially yes.  It will stop and prompt you to unload the stub and load new filament, purge till its correct and then on a yes from you will carry on.  

Posted : 26/03/2020 8:57 pm
Nimitz
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Topic starter answered:
RE: running out of filament

cool, thx!

Posted : 26/03/2020 10:08 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: running out of filament

however if the end of your filament is bent, then it may not release from the spool, or may jam inside the extruder housing when you try to eject the filament after end detection. 

If you can snip the very end of the filament off, to remove a sharply bent end, before  the roll is completely empty, the filament sensor is likely to be more successful. 

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 27/03/2020 1:08 am
Nimitz
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Topic starter answered:
RE: running out of filament

great point, thx!

Posted : 27/03/2020 1:33 am
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