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Black ooze coming from nozzle

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  1. Zegpi

    Zegpi Member

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    Hi! I was printing a small model yesterday and when it finished I noticed some weird black stuff was attached to it. Here´s a picture of it, it was just that drop. Any ideas about what it might be?
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  2. Mike Kelly

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    Is your nozzle leaking out the top? You should tighten it down with the supplied 4.5mm wrench on the cut in marks on the heat break. Then use a 7mm or adjustable wrench on the nozzle. Do it at 280C or so.

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    My printer has a J-head nozzle (and no 4.5 mm wrench) so I have nothing to tighten :(
     
  4. Peter Krska

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    Use needle nose pliers, I do!

    Make sure you heat it to 190-200 then turn it. Turns real easy when hot.

    If your head is too close to the bed it will cause it to move. I also notice that Over time it does move. Watch it and move it according when hot, it's impossible to move when cold.

    And when it's hot, use a thick rag and wipe the head removing any leaked filament from the head. You should be good to go.


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  5. Mike Kelly

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    Is it leaking out the top?
     
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