Should filament spools feed over the top or from under the bottom?
I just got my Mk3 kit working today and I'm wonder whether most folks have their filament spools feed from over over top of the spool or from under the bottom of the spool before going to the extruder. I tried my first print over the top, doing another from under, and I'm not sure I see a difference, but I thought I would ask.
Coming from under the spool looks like it might be have a little less slack in the filament.
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Page 8 of the Prusa 3D Printing Manual ( https://www.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk3_en_3_03.pdf?2 ) shows a picture of the printer with the filament coming off the top.
Proud owner of a Mk3 that is producing very nice prints. There is room for improvement as I learn more about it, but so far I am very happy.
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I have been feeding off the top of the roll for years, no problems...
regards Joan
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Re: Should filament spools feed over the top or from under the bottom?
This is the great "which ways does the toilet roll go" debate all over again! 