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Time Required: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
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Head Cleaning V4/V5
    1. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Setting the printer: step 1, image 1 of 2 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Setting the printer: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • With the printer powered on, enter the menu screen and select the "Config. Rápida" (Quick Setup) option.

      • In the quick settings, select the "Retreat Table" option.

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    2. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Repositioning the table: step 2, image 1 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Repositioning the table: step 2, image 2 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Repositioning the table: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • When the table is in the position shown in the photo, press the Reset button on the left side of the machine, as shown.

      • Select the "Pré-aquecer PLA" (Preheat PLA) option from the quick settings menu.

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    3. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Repositioning the head: step 3, image 1 of 2 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Repositioning the head: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • With the table in place, manually push the head to the center of the machine for easier handling.

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    4. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the nozzle: step 4, image 1 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the nozzle: step 4, image 2 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the nozzle: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Position the 20mm Fork Spanner, as shown in the figure, locking the inside of the head in order to prevent the nozzle from spinning.

      • With the 7mm Fork Wrench, remove the nozzle from the head.

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    5. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the top PTFE: step 5, image 1 of 2 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the top PTFE: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • With your hands, pull the PTFE tube from the head, pressing the black part of the piece where the tube is fitted.

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    6. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the inner PTFE: step 6, image 1 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the inner PTFE: step 6, image 2 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Removing the inner PTFE: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Positioning the bit in the indicated hole, push it down until the inner PTFE comes out from under the head (where the nozzle hole is).

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    7. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Replacement and Cleaning: step 7, image 1 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Replacement and Cleaning: step 7, image 2 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Replacement and Cleaning: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Finish removing the internal PTFE and replace it with a new one or clean it.

      • With the drill, clean the nozzle hole as shown in the picture.

      • Put the new inner PTFE in place as shown.

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    8. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Reassembling the head: step 8, image 1 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Reassembling the head: step 8, image 2 of 3 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Reassembling the head: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Replace the nozzle at the bottom of the head and the PTFE at the top, pushing it all the way down with your hands.

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    9. Head Cleaning V4/V5, Returning the table to the initial position: step 9, image 1 of 2 Head Cleaning V4/V5, Returning the table to the initial position: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Reposition the table, in the option "Home XYZ" of the menu, in the section of quick setup and wait for it to be in the position indicated by the figure

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