Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
Doing a large print job and all of the sudden I get the beeping. Remove filament. Insert filament. 5 minutes later, beeping, repeat the process. I finally turned off the filament sensor and it's printing as expected. I'm not concerned with running out of filament on the full spool.
What is causing this problem?
I love my i3 MK3 but it sure seems less reliable than my other printer, a FlashForge Creator Pro. All these gee whiz things but they are causing problems such as in my other threads. My FlashAir SD card often has to be removed/reinserted. I had print fan issues when the wire internally broke. I absolutely love this printer but I can't seem to step away from it and trust a print can complete without some interaction.
By the way, prusament is amazing! What a difference! I wish it was easier to get and hear it may be such as on Amazon but it's awesome stuff!
Neal C
Richmond, VA
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
Filament sensor is either not liking your filament or its dirty. I just leave mine switched off
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
alternatively, insert a proxy bearing between the filament and the sensor, using this update
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3223513
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
Having the same issues 🙁
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
In settings menu on the printer switch off the sensor as a temp fix. mine is just turned off all the time now.
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I also used this "fix" .. but this is more of a work-around and not a real solution.
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
Use the link in Joan's comment for a full fix
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
a squirt from a can of dust-off caned presser blower seems to take care of this for several days give the bond tech an air blast from both sides as well
Re: Keep having to remove reinsert the filament
a squirt from a can of dust-off caned presser blower seems to take care of this for several days give the bond tech an air blast from both sides as well
Yes, that did work when I did this about two weeks ago, good suggestion. As I purchased my unit assembled a lot of this is learning and good learning on reverse engineering/assembling it. So I learned of the parts involved in my investigation and it was quite dirty for whatever reason and a good blow out did the trick.
Neal C
Richmond, VA