Bot makerbot replicator 2 replace extruder

When the extruder is heated, the LCD panel will prompt you to load the filament into the extruder. Click through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2X asks you to press the M when you see plastic extruding.

Insert the free end of the filament into the hole in the top of the extruder. Push the filament in as far as it will go. You will see plastic start to emerge from the extruder nozzle. Once you see plastic emerging from the extruder nozzle, press the M button to stop extrusion.

If you're changing colors, you'll need to run the extruder for a few moments to clear out the old color before stopping extrusion. If you're changing materials, it can take even longer -- make sure that all the old material is extruded before you start a new print. Push the guide tube back into the opening on the top of the extruder. Changing Filament During a Print You can change filament during the print process to create a print with layered colors.

When the extruder is fully heated, you'll hear a sound and MakerBot Desktop will display an image indicating that you can now unload the filament. Wait for the extruder to heat before loading the filament. Push the filament into the extruder's loading tube until you can feel the motor pulling the filament in.

When you see plastic emerging from the extruder nozzle, click Done. If you're changing colors, you'll need to run the extruder for a few moments to clear out the old color before clicking Done. Activate Your Service Plan Register your device to ensure you get the right level of service and support.

I have a question about an existing order. You can also load and unload filament using MakerBot Desktop. Register your device to ensure you get the right level of service and support. Wait for the extruder to heat to the set temperature. Push down on the extruder arm and continue to hold it down as you gently pull the filament out of the extruder. Then release the extruder arm. If the extruder on your MakerBot Replicator 2 does not have an extruder arm, just pull the filament free of the extruder.

Remove the old spool and replace it with the new spool. The MakerBot Replicator 2 will start to heat your extruder. When the extruder is heated, the LCD panel will prompt you to load the filament into the extruder. Click through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2 asks you to press the M when you see plastic extruding. If your extruder has a lever arm at the side, push it down and hold it in place.

If you have an extruder without an arm at the side, continue to the next step. Insert the free end of the filament into the hole in the top of the extruder. Push the filament down until you feel the motor pulling it in. Wait until you see plastic start to emerge from the extruder nozzle. If your extruder has an extruder arm, release it. Watch to make sure plastic is still extruding from the nozzle. Then press the M button to stop extrusion.

If you're changing colors, you'll need to run the extruder for a few moments to clear out the old color before stopping extrusion.