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ggeh
 ggeh
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need help ,printer stops and says unload and then reload pla

I have a original Prusa i3 mk3 and the latest software and firmware as of today. While printing the printer stops, beeps  and tells me to unload filament and then to load filament and then it prints for a couple minutes and keeps repeating this over and over. I'm using pla that I have used before and even changed pla when it stopped and said unload and load. I'm at a loss with this and don't know what to look for. any thoughts on this?

Thanks Gary

Posted : 20/04/2020 7:49 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: need help ,printer stops and says unload and then reload pla

Have you blown dust out of the sensor housing?
have you replaced the air duster access plug?
is the filament shiny, translucent, transparent or green?

the mk3  filament sensor is a bit finnicky... 
there are modified extruder housings with bearings running on the filament ad the sensor reading the bearing instead of the filament that claim to overcome the weaknesses of the laser sensor

 

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 : 20/04/2020 8:31 pm
ggeh
 ggeh
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Topic starter answered:
RE: need help ,printer stops and says unload and then reload pla

I got to be honest I'm 3d printer illiterate, I don't know what the sensor housing or the duster access plug is. I'll double check, but I don't think I have a parts breakdown sheet or an exploded view of my printer. The pla filament is white kind of glossy  but it did it with a non glossy  orange to.

 Thanks Gary

Posted : 20/04/2020 10:16 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: need help ,printer stops and says unload and then reload pla

If you don't know what you are doing, then it might be easier to turn the filament sensor off! Lol... 

Have a look in the Knowledge base 

https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/filament-sensor-mk3-non-s_2125

 

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 : 21/04/2020 2:16 pm
ggeh
 ggeh
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Topic starter answered:
RE: need help ,printer stops and says unload and then reload pla

Thanks Joan l turned the sensor off and the printer is now working with out interruption. Thank you for taking the time and patience with me. Gary

Posted : 21/04/2020 3:25 pm
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