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[title] Clean the printhead | |
- | [* icon_caution] Alcohol should only be used as a last resort |
- | [* icon_caution] ***Recommended circulation times:*** *** |
- | [* icon_reminder] The water will get lighter as the ink is cleared from the printhead. Change the water until it is clear. *** |
+ | [* icon_caution] Alcohol should only be used as a last resort as it can damage the printhead. ***''Purge the printhead 3 times if alcohol is used.''*** |
+ | [* icon_caution] ***''Recommended circulation times:''*** ***Alcohol:*** 5-10 minutes. ***Without alcohol:*** 15 minutes. |
+ | [* icon_reminder] The water will get lighter as the ink is cleared from the printhead. Change the water until it is clear. ***''For stubborn clogs, a ultrasonic cleaner or paintbrush can help break clogs down.''*** |
[* red] Pour hot water into a bowl and let the printhead sit. Change the water as it gets dark and unusable. Do this until the water is reasonably clear. | |
[* orange] To mitigate ***Printhead Problem*** errors, dry the contacts and nozzles by hand. | |
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+ | [* yellow] Before reinstalling the printhead, let it dry for ~2-3 hours outside of the printer. ***Tip:*** Put the printhead in front of a fan to speed this up. |