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StinkyPete
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Cleaning the Extruder

What's the best way to clean the extruder?   If I brush it, the trash that comes free falls somewhere into the body of the extruder, and I would like to be able to remove it properly.

Posted : 05/05/2020 3:51 am
cwbullet
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RE: Cleaning the Extruder

Do you mean the gears?  I use a small micro vacuum tip.  

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Posted : 05/05/2020 9:21 am
StinkyPete
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Cleaning the Extruder

Thanks Charles.   I'll see what I can put together.   Perhaps a length of thin 1/4 inch  tube connected to the home vacuum.  

Posted : 05/05/2020 9:41 am
Patrik
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RE: Cleaning the Extruder

I cleaned my extruder with a needle and compressed air, worked perfectly.

Posted : 07/05/2020 2:11 pm
StinkyPete
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Cleaning the Extruder

I found the answer to my question here.....  https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/how-to-access-and-clean-the-extruder-pulley-mini_126457

I have not yet disassembled the extruder to clean it out, but anticipate a build up of material.

Posted : 10/05/2020 2:42 am
cwbullet
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RE: Cleaning the Extruder

I ordered a 12 pack of compressed air: Dust-Off DPSXLRCP Disposable Duster, 12 pack

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Posted : 10/05/2020 1:14 pm
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