Introduction
The spool holder is a 3D printed part that holds the filament spool and the feed tube, keeping it stable and secure to the system. Be sure to print a spare spool holder prior to replacement.
What you need
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Before your spool holder breaks, 3D print a replacement to have on hand. If you didn't preemptively print a replacement you can still print without a spool holder. Just find some way of holding the spool so that it can rotate as the filament gets pulled off.
Ask FixBot
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Go to "Maintenance" and tell the printer to withdraw the plastic filament from the extrusion assembly. Finish removing the filament by pulling upwards.
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Remove the plastic filament tube from the spool.
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Remove the spool from the spool holder by lifting it up and taking it off.
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Slide the spool holder upwards, and then pull outwards.
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Place the new spool holder by pushing it inwards and sliding it down until it locks.
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Repeat the steps in reverse chronological order to reassemble the printer.
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