Clean out nozzle Method
just wondering if this is a good idea, after unloading filament, is it a good idea to set your nozzle temp to high temp like 280-290 or set it to 5 degree higher then the filament manufacturer(ex: PETG 230-250 set tmp to 255) says and then extrude it through the LCD screen for few seconds, is this a good maintenance habit which could also lead to less clogs? or will this cause issues?
also if you leave your filament in the the extruder but not cook it inside, say you hit cooldown and just let your filament sit in the extruder (temp drop to room temp) for hours will this cause issues slimier to cooking the filament in the extruder/hotend?
RE: Clean out nozzle Method
I clean my printer once a month with Floss by Rigid.ink or eSun cleaning filament. I have not had a jam since.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
RE: Clean out nozzle Method
A cold pull is the best method to remove buildup from the nozzle. Overheating any filament inside the nozzle is not a good idea.
RE: Clean out nozzle Method
If you have removed the filament from the extruder, no amount of extruding will push the reservoir of melted filament out of your hotend. Only gravity will do that, and slowly at that. As already suggested, doing a cold pull with a cleaning filament is your best bet. I use the eSun cleaning filament (non affiliate US Amazon Link). I've also heard good things about the rigid.ink floss cleaning filament, but the supply of that my taper off soon since apparently rigid.ink is closing up shop.
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