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UP! Plus 2 Spool Holder Replacement

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.

    • Download the file for a new spool holder here

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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.

    • Wait for a "beeping" sound before removing filament.

    • Cut off any damaged plastic from the end of the filament.

    • 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.

    • Put the end of the filament through the hole on the side of the spool to keep it from unraveling.

    • 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.

    • Repeat the steps in reverse chronological order to reassemble the printer.

    • The spool should be inserted in way that end of the filament points towards, not away.

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