PLA get stuck - PFTE / Nozzle change no success
Hi makers,
I have worked with my Prusa Mk3s since months now with no major issues. But the situation changed. I had several issues with a clogged nozzle and the following issues with the transport clicking not being able to transport anymore. I have changed the nozzle and the PFTE tube, but with just minor success. Attached some pictures... Any clue or tip to follow? FW 3.7.1 was also installed today. I have the feeling, that there is still some issue with material transport, but not sure.
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RE: PLA get stuck - PFTE / Nozzle change no success
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RE: PLA get stuck - PFTE / Nozzle change no success
I've had similar jams due to dust and debris collecting in the heat break. Eventually stopping filament flow. As a lark, I had removed the nozzle for inspection and blasted canned air up and down through the heat break not expecting much and was greeted with a cloud of dust. This cleared the gunk that had collected and I was again able to print. Later, on certain complex prints, the jams came back, and I traced it back to the heat break design.
Next time it jams, unload the filament, snap a photo of the end of the filament and post. Be sure to set Link To Media File before pressing Insert ...
RE: PLA get stuck - PFTE / Nozzle change no success
Hi,
that was the issue. Thanks a lot for your support. The square method worked perfectly and the prints are very good now.
Again, thanks a lot!
Timo