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"Replace Filament" Function (During Printing)

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"Replace Filament" Function (During Printing)
    1. "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Stopping printing for filament exchange: step 1, image 1 of 2 "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Stopping printing for filament exchange: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • During printing, select the "Swap Filament" option in the Quick Settings menu

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    2. "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Removing the filament from the printhead: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Wait for the machine to stop printing.

      • Turn the knob or pull the filament through the extruder to remove the old filament.

      • Note: Do not press the button yet. Only at the end of the filament exchange, to resume printing.

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    3. "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Removing the old filament: step 3, image 1 of 2 "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Removing the old filament: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Press the ear and pull the filament out of the extruder.

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    4. "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Placing the new filament: step 4, image 1 of 3 "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Placing the new filament: step 4, image 2 of 3 "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Placing the new filament: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Press the extruder ear and push the filament through the hole.

      • Continue pushing the filament until it comes out of the already heated nozzle.

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    5. "Replace Filament" Function (During Printing), Finishing and resuming printing: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Clean the replacement material in the nozzle and press the side button to end the filament exchange and resume printing.

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