Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
My problem is the outside of the nozzle, not the inside. I stated a print of 6 or so parts and during the first layer the filament came unstuck and unfortunately I wasn't watching as I should have been. It was PLA and a whole bunch of it caked around the nozzle. Will it pop off when it's dry and hard? If not how do I go about cleaning this up. I usually print only one two parts at a time but I got cocky.
Heat the nozzle THEN TURN OFF and it should clean off while hot - use pliers, tweezers and maybe a wire brush but be careful not to break any of the wires that are attached in the area.
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RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
Yes, like @Diem says: Best to clean the nozzle when the nozzle is hot. Use fine-tipped tweezers and carefully remove most of the PLA. Then use a small wire brush to get the remnants off and avoid the thermistor and heating element cables when doing so. It helps if you move the z-axis so that you have a good amount of room to work underneath the extruded head. I also recommend to put a protective cloth underneath so you won’t damage the table or the metal print sheet.
RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
Usually comes off easily when hot as diem and thomas-14 explained. I had one MegaBlob(tm) with wood filament though where I ended up having to take the hotend out of the extruder assembly to clean it outside.
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RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
Usually comes off easily when hot as diem and thomas-14 explained. I had one MegaBlob(tm) with wood filament though where I ended up having to take the hotend out of the extruder assembly to clean it outside.
Usually, though when I was removing a blob on my Ender 3 I broke a wire to the thermister which required replacing the hot end. Fortunately the hot end on an Ender 3 is $17.
Cheers
-Bob
Prusa I3 Mk2 kit upgraded to Mk2.5s, Ender3 with many mods, Prusa Mini kit with Bondtech heat break, Prusa I3 Mk3s+ kit
RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
Oh yes, another rite of passage for all of us!
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RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
Thanks everyone.
RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
It seems to be working fine now, though it's not looking pristine. Grabbing the PLA with pliers or tweezers didn't seem to work. Most successful was a paper towel folded enough times. I suspect a kitchen scrubbing pad would be good.
Thanks again
RE: Mk3S+ Nozzle Cleaning?
I use bits of corrugated cardboard from old boxes while the nozzle is hot. Just cut out a bunch of strips about an inch wide and keep them near the printer. Use the edge of the strips. Doesn't damage the coating on my nozzle X like a wire brush would. Works equally well on a standard brass nozzle though.