"Replace Filament" Function (During Printing) - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Stopping printing for filament exchange
  During printing, select the "Swap Filament" option in the Quick Settings menu
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2. Step 2 Removing the filament from the printhead
  Wait for the machine to stop printing.
  
  Turn the knob or pull the filament through the extruder to remove the old filament.
  
  Note: Do not press the button yet. Only at the end of the filament exchange, to resume printing.
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4. Step 3 Removing the old filament
  Press the ear and pull the filament out of the extruder.
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5. Step 4 Placing the new filament
  Press the extruder ear and push the filament through the hole.
  
  Continue pushing the filament until it comes out of the already heated nozzle.
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6. Step 5 Finishing and resuming printing
  Clean the replacement material in the nozzle and press the side button to end the filament exchange and resume printing.
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Conclusion

Ready! Filament exchanged successfully!

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