In case the filament get's stuck inside the MMU unit, use the left black button on the unit. Unlikely, mabye some sort of rare bug but not likely. You’ll also find a sample print stuck to the bed You can expect an amount of resistance as the filament tip goes through the last bit of the PTFE tube. Softened filament may deform and form a plug at the top of the PTFE tubing. With the cooling disabled, heat will build up in the cold section of the hot end, hopefully melting the stuck filament. I now heat up my hot end and clip off the end of it (at the PTFE nearest the hotend) to help unload a more smooth filament. Use a reliable spool holder for the filament roll. Lack of thermal paste at the top of the heatbreak threads that screw into heatsink. Aug 27, 2016 · I recently bought a Geeetech Prusa i3 x. The printer might struggle to load filament otherwise. to extract the filament I had to tear it and then use a wire to push the remnat down trough the tube set for 260°C. i finished assembling my first prusa 3d printer today. To remove filament stuck in a Bowden tube, you need to first remove the tube from the extruder and the hot end. Was soll in dem Fall "mit erhöhter Temperatur die Düse reinigen" bedeuten? Du könntest versuchen das PLA bei 215°C von oben durch zu schieben oder du baust den Kühlkörper aus und versuchst das Filament mit dem PTFE Röhrchen rauszuholen. You can add a little more heat to the hotend, about 230 degrees and first try to help with a nozzle needle or remove the nozzle and use a 1. Some of the symptoms are little like the ones I have had. How to access it: The first step is to toggle the Filament autoload off. I cannot move it at all. 5mm Alen key down the filament hole, and onto the top of the broken filament, then when the nozzle is heated to extrusion temperature, you should be able to push the remaining filament through with the Allen key. That is the optimal temperature for Flexfill 92A and 98A, however, it might differ for other types of filament, for example, TPE doesn’t stick to the heatbed with this temperature. It happened to me twice that, during a print, the filament (both times PETG) got stuck in the extruder, resulting in a printer that tries to continue its print, however no filament comes out of the nozzle. @bas This doesn't seem to be my problem, I have the clicking and grinding on the filament at the extruder, seems to be something with the temperature as I did 2 cold pulls with PLA and I couldn't push the PLA below ~220°C, so more investigating on my end. 40cm of filament and inspect it for indents. Feb 10, 2024 · Getting PETG off Satin build plate. At some point during a long print, the filament broke inside of the "all-metal filament guide" of the Nextruder nozzle and is jammed inside the guide such that I can't push it through the nozzle. To check for a blockage: 1. As mentioned, how you unload the filament is really important. As soon as the second color retracts for the first time, it get's stuck just bove the hotend idler drive gears. Some clogs can’t be removed easily and require you to partially disassemble the hotend. I heated the nozzle to 260 F, waited a few minutes, but still couldn't pull that filament out of the hot end. In addition,n the first level calibration tool won't let me continue until I load the filament, even after I just loaded the filament. A 'cold pull' is a technique that allows you to clean your printer’s nozzle and hotend from any material that may be stuck or burnt inside. Jun 7, 2024 · You can try shoving the filament down from the top, or grabbing it with needle nose plyers, but most of time you have to do a partial disassembly to clear to remove it. After starting with PLA in the Mk4 (I mostly print PETG though), I switched to the textured sheet for PETG. Every Prusa MK4 is given a thorough inspection before shipping. The filament seems to be stuck, please unload it from nextruder and load it again ". Our filament guide table includes all sorts of supported filaments, divided both by material and specific manufacturers. Sent away for some but thought I would try a different filament and it stuck perfectly and the first layer looked great. Filament may break off below the hobbed gear, remaining stuck in the PTFE tube. Hello to whoever see's this post. I also tried extruding a bit (See above) before unloading, and the filament extrudes fine, but still gets stuck unloading. If the PTFE tube is empty, some debris might be stuck in the nozzle. The filament is either stuck in the PTFE tube or in the nozzle. The nozzle is free (I can put a needle through the nozzle hole). Nozzle temp is 220°C, bed is 0°C. finished without a hitch. Natürlich hatte ich dazu beim Prusa das Fördergetriebe aufgeklappt, sonst wäre das Filament ja fest eingeklemmt. autoload. Since i've got my MK4 I ran quite often into the issue that bits of filament get stuck in my filament sensor and cause a malfunction there (the steel ball itself gets stuck and the filament sensor doesn't detect that there's no filament present any more). Hey folks. Sep 1, 2019 · Re: Can't print TPU as the extruder is clogging/jamming. Unscrew it from the heater block (check this guide to see how to do that). May 25, 2023 · If the filament sensor stops responding during a filament change, the fix is to place a magnet near the filament inlet. 0mm step with a smooth 2. I got past all the calibration steps in setting up my printer. Once the unload button is pressed, the printer unloads the filament. Filament sensor now works. de My problem: The filament gets stuck in the extruder motor (not instantly, but over time). Apply constant tension to try to pull the filament out. We printed a Benchy and the Vase on the SD card and they both printed amazingly. 12 comments Dec 26, 2020 · RE: Prints getting stuck to the nozzle, and coming off the bed. I have always had a problem with the Prusa orange PET on MK3 Cut the tip of the filament at a 45-degree angle Filament goes straight around the pulley into the hotend PTFE tube - If the filament is bent slightly it may go around, especially flexible filaments are sometimes tricky to align perfectly! Make sure that there is as little deformation as possible of the filament which is being loaded in. So long as it's not on the glue edges for a prolonged period, there's probably little risk of damage. Aug 23, 2023 · This is where you use nylon filament or an alternative high-temperature filament and insert it up the nozzle. When I tried to unload black filament that had been in the printer for years, and add blue filament the blue got stuck. I've had it stuck. @sturmie. It's getting stuck somewhere below the extruder gear (in the hotend somewhere) My Prusa Mk4 is currently a very expensive paperweight due to an issue I've had happen twice. Idler tension screws Feb 11, 2018 · So you've let your printer run over night, and you wanted to see what amazingness it has printed. Mar 11, 2021 · RE: MMU2S jamming on unload for certain filaments. In printers like the Original Prusa XL, where filament is loaded directly into toolheads any humidity in the filament is critical. After removing the filament, do a Cold pull (MK3S/MK2. Original Prusa MMU3 | Printer troubleshooting - all you need to know about 3D printing at one place. In PrusaSlicer, we have heatbed temperature set to 50°C. Its likely you had something in the way that kept the arm from unblocking the sensor trigger. Mar 5, 2020 · The filament doesn't "jump" up to the nozzle. It was spooled really from left to right "super controlled" but I guess the width of the filament and the spool width is evenly Regarding the stuck nozzle even with the filament jam, you should be to unscrew it unless you overtighten it at a low temperature, try to use a proper wrench and not that joke thing Prusa send with the printer. Best, Ricardo Once the nozzle is hot, use pliers to remove the filament. Here, you can compare their parameters starting with physical properties and ending in price. Keep a desiccant in the bag when storing the filament. If you are using Nozzle X, do not use the cold-pull method, but only use cleaning filament. After two full days assembling I can finaly try to print something. I've been struggling with the MMU2S for about 3 weeks, reading every article I can find on this website and others, watching youtube videos, and nothing solved the problem where the 'bulb' ends of the filament were getting stuck in the PTFE tube between the MMU and the extruder. I had a filament jam, and was unable to get it out using the needle. Then I stuck a thin tool through the hole to the tube to push out the clog. When unloading, the filament got stuck slightly, but nothing too bad, but when I went to reload, I found that the filament past the extruder gears is very stuck and I can only push the new filament about a centimeter past the gears before it totally jams. Feel free to ask additional questions. Pressing the button did nothing. Tried this. 3-0. That took care of the symbols, but now I go to print and I'm getting stuck in an unload/load cycle, and I can't break it. These videos are here specifically to help the basic, intermediate or even Advanced user im Prusa XL has a 3D printed crossbar in extruder, I assume to help guide material from extruder gear into extruder tube. I heated it up with a heat gun soldering iron thing and slowly pulled the filament out with pliers. What are my options? The message on your LCD saying Please open idler and remove filament manually shows up when the extruder motor does not succeed to remove the filament from the hotend/extruder. You can also use it to clean your hotend during your usual maintenance routine. <--(sorry can't stop making bad jokes) Although like you I had a close call with ABS and also ASA on smooth PEI, Imagine my shock and horror when I did my first ABS If the filament is stuck in the extruder it is easier to clear. May 31, 2023 · Hi all! I got some filament stuck in the extruder, and followed Method #1 from this article:/p> The filament was still stuck, and the first article Apr 4, 2020 · Considering the number of Prusa printers out there as well as those cranking away daily in the Prusa facility and I don't think you can write the design off as a lemon. I messaged prusa and they said to do 2 cold pulls to help get anything else stuck out of the nozzle. Retry procedure. The sensor is a Hall sensor, triggered by a mechanism composed of a spring, a magnet, and a ball. (but 'Fil. It just ripped when i changed filament. Heat the nozzle to the appropriate temperature according to the filament material you will be printing from. If you get a clog like this again, consider opening the Bondtech idler door and then pushing a 1. It is also possible to pull it out of the idler door. I then loaded a new roll and tried to feed the filament in but the screen was not asking me to press or do anything. Feb 5, 2019 · Printer Not Unloading filament. I bought some cheap filament on amazon that prints great but would jam on filament change everytime i would switch them. I updated to the latest firmware. Worked like magic! Dec 27, 2022 · Filament Spool Tangled. Nov 23, 2023 · Generally, a 3D printer filament spool gets stuck due to lost tension on the spool, improper placement of your spool holder, or tangles from improper storage. Dec 8, 2019 · Filament breaks below the drive gears, now you're stuck, here's some tips to get you printing again. I just built the mk3s kit. I got similar problem today - the filament got stuck and there seemed to be filament dust on the wheel of the extruder. What can I do? As per instructions I have set hotend temp to 260c to cause excess filament to melt out. Nov 4, 2019 · About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Please help. Oct 22, 2021 · One of the most disconcerting experiences with a new printer is the inevitable jam, when filament is stuck in the extruder somewhere and you’re stuck trying to figure out how to get it out. It is advisable to calibrate the filament sensor afterwards. Mar 27, 2022 · MMU2S Clicking - Extruder stuck. I use acetone (per Prusa's original recommendations when the Mk3 was new) for the same reason. Oct 8, 2020 · What Prusa Research did do was come up with a low-cost open hardware sensor that combined these established ideas to create an accurate non-contact filament speed sensor. This issue surfaced after I realized that the printer had stopped extruding filament in the middle of a print but the extruder was still moving. May 20, 2018 · Re: Argh! It keeps asking me to unload and reload the filament. It is physically stuck. FINDA: Filament Stuck #04102 (MMU) Troubleshooting > Printer This can happen either when excessive debris gets stuck inside the nozzle, when hot plastic is kept inside the extruder for too long, or when the thermal cooling for the extruder is not sufficient and the filament begins to soften outside of the desired melt zone. Aug 21, 2023 · It was prompting me to remove the filament and press the button, so I did. com/c/MaverickNgM马文里克 Maverick: https://www. I'm having the same issue. In case this is detected, the print pauses and the printer shows the message: "Stuck filament detected. 75mm filament). In stock. There should be some filament sticking out the tube. May 30, 2020 · RE: Filament stuck in PTFE tube - won't extrude or unload. 5S). After 2 days of printing extruder stuck again - a piece of filament has become firmly stuck inside the extruder's feeder. It sucks. Hello. 2. I removed filament from noozle. Experienced it on cheaper filaments earlier. 0 for my Mk3 last week, and assembled it that week. 35 mm) into the nozzle from below to a depth of approximately 1-2 cm. Sep 28, 2022 · Here’s how you can fix filament that’s stuck in your nozzle: Heat up the Nozzle; Do a Cold Pull ; Use Cleaning Filament; Heat up the Nozzle. How come even at 280c with needle, I could not fix the clog? I ended up taking the Revo nozzle out. Then buy some cleaning filament (which is very gooey at high temperatures and sticks to what's stuck in the nozzle, then shrinks as it cools) and do a cold pull by following the instructions online for the Mini to do that. Oct 27, 2023 · The only screws I needed were to mount the spool holder’s filament guide. Jun 28, 2016 · Re: My method of clearing the filament stuck in heat break. Had to scrap the print. Apr 18, 2021 · If i'm not mistaken prusa remedied this problematic extruder design in their mini. Show off your prints, or ask a question. Feb 24, 2020 · RE: Filament getting stuck in PTFE tube after every print or change of filament. It never detected that I had inserted new filament and I was stuck there. I believe the problem is leaving the extruder too long at high temperatures without printing. IR will be stuck on 1 with no filament inserted. I have had the nozzle hit the bed hard under the first calibration , adjusted the probe and got it running but have to adjust Z -1,25mm (have printed around 2-3weeks like that). I found after a mishap with the cooling fan that if the heatsink is not properly cooled then the filament expands and get stuck in the heatbreak which in the case of prusa is a custom design to help with mmu2s functionality. Apr 27, 2018 · After feeling like a newbie again, I think a have a fix, which I think prusa could apply for everyone. It finally happened. You can also release the two M3x10 screws securing the trapezoid nut. The spool is spooled by whoever did it for/at Prusa. I've had the printer for about a month and the filament got stuck when I wanted to unload it about 5-6 times now. ⬢ Check the "extruder-rear" part for any impurities in the filament hole. while the printer is not one I own (it's a school i like to visit) I helped get a mk3 settings right. May 7, 2018 · If filament breaks off below the feeder gears (where the gears can push it into the hotend) but above the hotend (where it would melt), you can remove it fairly easily. I got halfway through a 8hr print when filament just stopped coming out. Replacing the Prusa-fied E3D heatbreak with the 2. It should change to 0. I spent a good amount of time on chat with them and learned a lot. Post anything that relates to these 3d printers, personal projects, new designs, improvements, questions, news or anything that relates to the main topic. Instead you have found mass of extruded filament around the The filament can get stuck on geometry on the path up through where it is fed. Visible 55 of 187 items Prusament PLA Prusa Galaxy Black 1kg Refill. Please see our dedicated article Clogged nozzle/hotend (MK3. Filament may deform above the hobbed hear, preventing easy unloading. I'm in addition also probing the nozzle with the needle. Running out of filament. However, if the clog is bad or some parts are damaged, replacement would be a better option. Dec 18, 2022 · Is your filament not feeding on your Prusa Mini or Mini+ 3D printer? In this video, Mr. Aug 13, 2016 · Re: Filament is stuck I think? What to do? Take the 2 filament tension screws out of the extruder housing and lower the tensioner door down. tried to print the benchy, and maybe 20 minutes in, it starts making a clicking noise and noticed that filament wasn't really coming out. Jul 4, 2020 · RE: Prusa Mini - filament stopped coming out, won't purge or unload now. Aug 11, 2019 · The whole print melted and stuck to the extruder The first layer of the print was laid properly so I left the printer to finish the job. Hi guys, Sadly I need to print a lot of smaller objects and I am having issues with "Stuck filament detected" message. I've had this happen no less then 20 times and about 2/3 of the time I had to remove the gear box to get it out. Before starting the printer operation again, make sure that the filament is straight and cut into a sharp tip, and that there is no damage on the first 40 cm of the filament. Jul 24, 2019 · Original Prusa i3 MK3 & MK3S & MK3S+ Assembly and first prints troubleshooting. Repeat the unload filament function to completely unload the filament. Engaging Prusa support now and expect to hear more about blowing out the drive gear area from them. How does it get stuck, the gears in the MMU should be tugging on the filament. If there are any, cut off the damaged part of the filament, re-install the PTFE tube, and hit Retry. Sep 24, 2021 · Filament may be shredded by the hobbed gear, eventually wearing away until it cannot be gripped and fed. I’m using prusa filament (silver pla) for this most recent job, and confirmed the spool is free-moving and not getting snagged. Filament stuck in tube on prusa mini I was trying to change out the filament and heated it up to 215 but it would not come out and ended up breaking, now the filament Oct 16, 2019 · RE: Filament steckt fest. Idler tension screws The extruder includes two idler tension screws, to set the correct distance between the drive gear and the two driven gears. /r/prusa is a place for people to discuss the open source Prusa 3d printer design. I couldn't get the filament to come out, so while the printer was at room temperature I pulled it out with pliers. Should be little to no effort to push the arm aside with filament. Buy. The cold pull should be made if your nozzle is only partially clogged, and some Apr 12, 2023 · To fix a 3D printer jam, manually load filament at a certain temperature to push or pull the stuck filament out. Likely filament could be crunched up and you would just need to remove that part of the filament, but if it's stuck in the hotend then it is a clog and you may need to perform cold pulls or even a disassembly of the hotend to fix it. The first time this happened I cleaned it out with no major issues and resumed the print successfully. However, the hole in the filament inlet area should not be larger than 2mm (for 1. Also, I can't load the filament. I tried to print a SketchUp model I made. Dec 14, 2021 · This is also why filament gets stuck in the PTFE tubing in direct drive setups: if the tubing is misaligned, the filament can ooze out and get stuck in the tubing. If you run out of filament, the printer will automatically pause the print, unload the remaining few centimeters of the material from the heatbreak, and move the X-carriage away from the print. When I got filament stuck in the PTFE tube I turned up the nozzle temp really high then pointed a heat gun at the top of PTFE tube for a few seconds. I think the filament is stuck just where the filament enters the extruder. 3DXTech CarbonX PEEK Apr 26, 2020 · RE: Prusa Mini filament seems stuck? Please help. I have attempted to pull filament with pliers from the extruder, but the filament broke, leaving a fragment stuck inside the feeder mechanism. To load or unload the filament. I got the MMU 2. I wouldn't think that's enough to get it stuck that tight, but still a thought. The filament is catching in the extruder gears as it should. Please do not panic, this can be solved very quickly and you do not need to abort the print. I’ve opened the little door on top and can see the gears turning, so nothing appears to be obstructing it. Thinking about taking it out, but I can think of several repercussions to doing that. Here's my 2 cents on this. As someone who used to have a lot of issues with my MMU2S not unloading filament. I can basically wiggle the filament about 2 inches above where it inserts and the printer will throw a fit about filament being there/not being there. First, introduce the filament, then insert an acupuncture needle (included in the package) or a thin wire (0. 3. 9, and each tool of Original Prusa XL detects the presence of a filament and filament run-out. The sensor assembly is attached to the PTFE tube that leads into the extruder. Thus stopping to feed into the nozzle. The heating will cause the residue to stick to the nylon, and when it’s cool, it’s easier to yank out with the debris that causes the blockage. There is a small red LED light on the top of the sensor that turns OFF when the filament is detected. Sep 5, 2023 · RE: PETG Filament build up around the Nozzle. I then have to manuelly pull the filament out. The Prusa Mk3 is pretty well designed for maintenance, so spend a few minutes examining the problem before you start tearing anything apart. There are two ways to clean it: mechanically or using chemical solvents. Aug 30, 2018 · filament getting stuck between hotend and hobbed gears (lower ptfe section) filament getting stuck between gears and ptfe (upper ptfe section) I'm not fully sure why this happens when the machine is cold, but I never had it happen when swapping filaments after printing or doing filament swaps. The Original Prusa MK4 is built with everyday users in mind. Don't pull really hard or you might break the filament down in the hot end. Two of the times I had to disassemble the extruder to pry the PTFE tube out, because the filament got stuck inside it. I use Filament PM. 3D printing is not as simple as a toaster yet, and there are a LOT of variables that can impact printing. Anyone could please help me? Thank you! An explanatory video is here: Prusa XL - filament stuck in bowden tube I was hoping to get some help here, I had some bad / brittle filament break off in the bowden tube, and now I can't seem to get it out. Hi, I have had my pre-assembled Prusa MK3S for a couple of months now and I have had no real issues, a couple of days ago the printer started making clicking sounds when trying to feed filament to the extruder. By rights, you’d expect The filament is bent and stuck in the selector Release the three screws holding the selector motor in place and pull the motor out by turning the threaded rod of the black trapezoid nut. If the filament is not oozing from the nozzle at this stage, push the filament towards the extruder, and after that, select "retry". it then broke right at the top of the extruder, just coming out of the PTFE tube. During a print, the filament (ABS) came off the holder and got wound around and stuck. . The filament gets squirted out the nozzle and has no way of moving itself. stopped print and began troubleshooting. Unloading still doesn’t do anything. Texture. How to remove filament stuck in a Bowden tube. Examine PTFE tube below feeder gears for stuck filament. The filament between the roll and the extruder gets really tight, and starts making clicking sounds as it continues to try to pull the filament. Multi-Tool Printing. I have had a small piece break off there when unloading the filament. I washed the PEI sheet with hot water and soap, and also increased the bed temperature a bit more (80C), and added brims. What is happening is that your extrusions are either coming partially loose, causing them to move around as the printer continues to extrude (eventually being snagged by the moving nozzle), or completely loose, leaving the printer extruding in free air (creating the spaghetti). Sep 30, 2019 · RE: One fix for the filament sensor stuck "on" Same problem here. Filaments that have a lot of stringing might cause the filament to jam. I do not think that it is false message as before this happens print that had been running shows some defects and it is especially visible on the first layer. I am printing at low ambient temperatures (10°C) so I guess this is why Prusa and many others may be not affected of my problems. Apr 15, 2023 · RE: What is causing filament stuck in the extruder during print? Thanks for the suggestion. 5 mm Allen keys. So I opened the whole extruder to clean the gears, but they seemed fine. In this case, this one was the former Prusa Orange from 2018, although it’s more red. I've noticed that if I undo the two idler screws and open up the MMU the clicking stops, as the filament can move freely through the MMU. ⬢ Use the steel brush to remove filament residues in the jagged groove on the pulley. When printing, I hear a loud intermittent clicking sound and the filament doesn't flow consistently. Any suggestions on how to succeed with TPU with the i3 MK3? I have had really good success printing TPU with some slightly modified Extruder parts - unfortunately it turns out that the printed part filament path doesn't perfectly line up with the motor/bondtech gears in the current R3/B7 (and prior R2/B6) parts. ate the last gummi bears as instructed, was happy like a little kid on x-mas followed the instructions, did the calibration stuff, let it print the first layer a couple of times until i was satisfied and it looked like it should be ok. My MK4 is having problems. Check that you are using the correct settings for your filament with the manufacturer. I have filament stuck to my satin build plate. My Prusa detected a crash and the print was deformed because the filament spool was stuck 12 hours into a 16 hours print job. 5S, MK3S, and MK3S+. Oct 18, 2018 · Filament broke off in extruder. The MMU2S extruder has one screw, but some additional parts. The filament tip on some point when leaving the Hotend gets a small 90degree bend that will not fit throug the PTFE tubes anymore. After an attempt at loading filament, the printer will prompt a screen, where it is asked if the filament color is correct. Adding a spacer did the trick. It has stuck like this two times on the same spool. 9 It is triggered by the proximity of the stainless steel ball. Loading filament is a breeze, and we've broken down the whole process to show you just how effor /r/prusa is a place for people to discuss the open source Prusa 3d printer design. Das ging bei den Vorgängern des Prusa in der Regel ganz gut. The filament sensor equipped on the Original Prusa MK4, Original Prusa MK3. A piece of filament has gotten stuck in it and I'm not sure how to get it out. I've been having issues with printing on my MY3S MMU2S. Filament: TPU from dasFilament. The most simple fix for filament stuck in your nozzle is to heat up your nozzle so that the filament can be extruded through the nozzle. The filament is just barely looking out of the otfe tube from the hotend. (I arrived like 1 hour after it stopped). When the filament is removed, the stainless steel ball falls back down and the red light turns ON. Aug 21, 2023 · Filament stuck in extruder somewhere. 99. Anybody had this problem and know how to fix it? (Picture 2 is where the filament is stuck (I think). It would lodge a glob in the bottom of the heatbreak and wouldn't let the new filament load, my extruder motor would start skipping. Dec 11, 2021 · Hi! I'm having an issue where my Original i3 MK3S will not extrude filament. I tried to purge but the gears just kept slipping along the filament and did the same thing when trying to unload. Hi fellow prusa owners. In most cases, it’s because of filament strings or the filament retracting with a thick Filament stuck inside the nozzle. But I still couldn't pull out the filament. i noticed that when the printer tried to extrude that no filament was being pulled into the printer and there was a audible clicking noise coming from the extruder. The PLA filament is stuck through out the entire thing. Pictures of boxes and shipping notices are considered low-effort and will be removed. I'm trying to push it through (pla w @280°c) for the better part of an hour. If you do end up having to take out the hot end, keep the heater and thermistor connected since you when up needing to heat it up if you have to get to the Apr 13, 2018 · Re: Filament continually clogging and getting stuck in extruder gears. Photos and videos One benefit with your Prusa is you have excellent support from them 24/7. Dec 30, 2020 · I own 4 smooth PEI sheets, 3 MK3 style printers, 2 textured sheets, and a Partridge in a Pear tree , and none of them are damaged and the Partridge is still stuck in that tree. (if it doesn't you have a different problem) Jun 19, 2023 · Filament stuck in filament sensor I recently purchased a second-hand Mini+ and after I purged the previous filament I was unable to re-load the printer with new filament as I couldn't seem to push it through the sensor up into the plastic tube even with considerable force - The FS lever is the part that is moved by the filament to activate the sensor. Dec 21, 2022 · I pulled the filament out of the extruder and tried to pull the shorter part that was stuck in the print head, but it wouldn't budge. With my upgrade i printed my own parts so I have no idea how good the Prusa provided stuff is. Filament. Filament grinding, which is accompanied by a “clicking” or "squeaking " sound coming from the extruder, usually happens when the extruder gears are unable to push the filament further towards Troubleshooting > Printer troubleshooting I just finished my longest print so far (18 hrs) and I went to do a filament change (the nozzle had been cooled down for several hours). Filament color. If the filament is loaded in between the Bondtech gears, you should see a steady “1”. Oct 20, 2020 · Stuck filament cleaners, stuck spool rollers, or other attachments obstructing filament feed. Filament stuck The electronics are the same as in the filament sensor assembly of the Original Prusa MK2. E shows how to disassemble the extruder and recalibrate the Mini so it Is it possible the filament was getting chewed up before it ultimately got stuck like it is now? My thought is that maybe some debris followed the filament into the PTFE which now has a tighter ID, and wedged itself good between the tube and the filament. After a few hours I noticed that there is no print on the bed but instead the whole bottom of extruder is stuck with PLA filament (see the picture). Filament is stuck and unloading doesn’t work. youtube. (Software) Is the filament clogging in the hotend or force gears, because if it is in the hotend i think i know why Dont bother changing nozzle or cleaining to hotend would not make a difference. I got a stuck filament on my Prusa i3 MK3S. Start by getting out your 1,5 mm and 2. Opacity. Nov 22, 2023 · Causes of blockage: Filament can get stuck in the PTFE tube due to low-quality or wet filament, aggressive retraction settings, incorrect temperature, poor tension, or wear and tear. There was no filament in the gears or in the extruder. As you know, it is quiet long about 10 cm in length. May 18, 2019 · Followed all the first layer cleaning and recalibration steps apart from acetone, because I didn’t have any. Not sure if this is was just a coincidence but I read somewhere about adding a heatsink (had some explanation about causing it to bulge unevenly) to the extruder motor when I was trying to figure out how to fix issues with the unloading. The filament is a Prusa PLA. This happens quite often. It is important that this moves as expected. I can't push it through for anything, it seems like there is a blob at the top, but not enough to grab on to and pull out. Sep 14, 2018 · MMU 2. Please see the article on how to perform the IR filament sensor calibration (MMU3, MMU2S). Situation : I was printing something and ran out of filament, Prusa stopped the print . Loosen extruder tension gears at left of extruder housing. Filament stuck in the PTFE tube. pull out approx. I can unload the filament fine, it re-loads fine, it will just get stuck when printing. Cut the irregularly shaped filament tip obstructing the unload at a 45-degree angle. Use protective gloves if material suddenly starts to flow from the nozzle. While still looking at the IR value, remove the sensor. Thank you! Repro steps: Go to Support > Sensors. Resecure both of the brass fittings and you should be ready to load a new filament. For a while now I have this weird problem with the filament-tip when unloading PLA filament after a print (or even when changing colors). In general, Prusa needs to address this in the next firmware update. Jun 21, 2019 · I have read that limonene (the stuff recommended by Prusa to remove old PEI sheets) is a major ingredient in Goo Gone. 5S) to ensure you have fully cleared the clog. I then tried to print a 4 color model, but sadly no success so far. Excessive retractions (particularly more than 2mm with the direct drive extruder). Prusa firmware-specific G-code commands; Prusa Pro Filament Drybox; Resin Calibration (SL1/SL1S) Resin Tank Cleaning (SL1/SL1S) Satin steel sheet; SD card sorting; Smooth Steel Sheet; Sound mode (MINI/MINI+) Special PA Nylon steel sheet; SpoolJoin (MMU2S) Steel sheet profiles; Stuck filament detection #26101 (MK4S) #13101 (MK4) #21101 (MK3. All things related to Prusa 3D printers. Heat it to the filament’s melting point and allow it to cool down. The part you care about most is sub-header: Filament stuck in the PTFE tube Nov 6, 2023 · RE: MK4 - filament sensor - inconsistent - possible fix. 2-2. Look to see if there is a piece of filament stuck near the top. I removed the bowden tube, which came off with no resistance so the block wasn't there. Oct 20, 2019 · We received our first 3D printer, a Prusa I3 MK3 this past Friday. Prusa mk3s+. 0mm Jan 3, 2022 · RE: Piece of filament stuck in the PTFE tube. Upon heating the nozzle up to 215°C, extrusion of the stuck filament occurred - so, problem solved!! Many thanks to everyone. Using the 2. If this is your case, we recommend replacing the PTFE tube for a new one. when trying to unload filament the printer would make said Sep 19, 2018 · Then, to help evacuate the stuck piece of Janbex White filament out of the extruder, I also fed a new filament (Prusa PLA silver). so i just got and built my mk3s (first 3d printer) and have been printing for a few weeks now, and every now and then the filament gets stuck on the roll. Check assembly In case the filament is stuck between the MMU unit and the extruder, remove the PTFE tube from the FESTO fitting. If the filament runs out, the printer will pause your print, unload the remaining filament, and wait for a new filament to be loaded. Opening the filament door didn't seem to have any effect. are the two wheels badly placed when this happens? Nov 10, 2021 · The same nozzles (so Prusa) are installed on the Mini, MK2/S, MK2. Remove any debris that might be stuck in the PTFE tube. Any flicker at any time will cause issues. I wanted to insert a new filament, it pulls in the new filament but only about 2 cm then the filament can't go any further. Mine was doing that same thing yesterday with Prusa orange PET. Spool type. Maybe some poor tolerance parts or something stuck in the way. 5 mm Allen key, release the spring-tensioned idler-screw(s) completely and open the idler door. passed the initial setup checks, and printed the prusa logo succesfully. The print failed because the print wouldn't stay stuck to the bed. sensor' must be still ON!) Now we need to get to the filament sensor mechanism. Jul 4, 2018 · RE: Filament stuck in cold end. I think it managed to get twisted somehow. When the filament is pushed through the selector, it raises the ball towards the FINDA. I tried to adjust the settings (printspeed to 20mm/s, retract from standard to 2mm, back to disabled). Do it in the LCD Menu -> Settings -> F. The problem filament is Prusament Azure blue PLA and the filament that works fine is Prusament Gentlemen’s Grey PLA. I turned off the lights above the printer and disabled the filament sensor. 5, MK3S+, MK2. Running out of filament will no longer cause a print failure. I can't unload the filament that is stuck somewhere inside the head. I opened up my extruder and the filament seems to be stuck in the nozzle. Clean the extruder and nozzle to clear the jam. Unplug/unscrew the hot end cooling fan so the hot end doesn't cool as effectively. May 16, 2023 · Filament stuck - can't unload or extrude. Here’s how to fix 3D printer filament stuck on the roll: Keep the end of your filament secure at all times. Its broken into multiple pieces now, so really struggling with how to get it out. @wook. (If the printer is at loading stage the button works in loading mode, if the printer is at unloading stage, the button is in unloading mode). It is 1 on the Original Prusa MK3S & MK3S+ (left picture) and two on the Original Prusa MK3 (right picture). I've tried heating up the hotend and pulling it out with pliers - I was able to get maybe 1cm out, but I'm unable to extract anymore. Heat to 250. 0 Filament Retraction Issue. Jun 22, 2020 · clicking noise, filament stuck. Jun 16, 2020 · Filament stuck / clogging. As far as I know, they do produce for Prusa. That’s still an option to push it a bit further down and then the flat cut pushing filament will stay against the stuck filament because the PTFE tube is holding it from slipping off. There are bags specific for filaments, but you can use any that will fit a filament inside. Printer: Prusa i3 MK2 with Slic3r. I imported it into Prusaslicer, exported the G Code and tried to print. com/channel/UCJE______ Sep 2, 2019 · Re: Help! Filament keeps getting stuck to nozzle during print. Adjusting the retraction settings can also help. The filament can also be stuck due to a damaged or worn-out PTFE tube. Feb 22, 2019 · Alternatively (for TPE filament), you can print on a regular sticky tape as seen in this video. I had to open the side clip thing to relieve some pressure and then use pliers to pull it up Dec 18, 2018 · In our 3DPRINTING series, we create videos regarding 3D printing. Dec 16, 2020 · However, since yesterday I experience some problems. 5/S and MK3/S. After this disassembly i tried to pull it out and it tore off, leaving me with this. Prevention methods : Use high-quality and dry filament, clean the PTFE tube regularly with hot water, set the right temperature and retraction settings, use a Oct 12, 2023 · Is the filament stuck in the extruder again? Check out our simple guide to stop filament jams from ruining your day and your 3D printer. Jun 11, 2022 · Filament stuck in hotend. Jan 30, 2020 · broken filament stuck in the tube. Jun 25, 2020 · Manuelle Schieberei ist mir bei dem Prusa noch nicht gelungen, das ist mir auch schon aufgefallen. Apr 20, 2020 · MY CHANNEL:Maverick games - https://www. Having put in the filament into the extruder no filament actually came out of the nozzle. It is only the very first layer from where the supports were for this print. There is a Hall sensor there that reacts to changes in the magnetic field. 5mm copper wire. $26. jtzb uygby gmijbb ssdex mdyvqg oigs waw lrjrs apmdeky djpk