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Solved Print head stuck

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Malte, Jul 2, 2016.

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  1. Malte

    Malte Member

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    Hey, i have a clogged print head and i wanted to remove the print head.
    But its stuck.
    Please help me
     
  2. danzca6

    danzca6 Well-Known Member

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    The whole print head? You mentioned you removed the screws in the shoutbox. Shouldn't have to remove the whole head, but the fact that it is stuck after removing the screws isn't a good thing. Now to be clear, you must have an R1 and not an R1+. The R1+ models just have a quick release plate to slide over to release the head. The older ones have two screws that go into the left side of the Greg's Wade extruder. Could you confirm that for us? I thought I saw you say you just got the printer. So I think you must have the R1+ in that case and would have the release plate. Pics?
     
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    I have the r1 refurbished and i have removed the screws but its stuck. but i can wiggle it around.
     
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    So I wonder if you got melted plastic somehow in there. The two screws are completely out and the filament is pulled out? Mine just came right out when I switched to the quick release several months ago. Maybe some flashing or something is hanging it up. It wiggles but stuck. How hard are you pulling on it?
     
  5. Malte

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    i got it out :) Thanks
     
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    If you don't mind me asking, what was hanging it up? I had never heard of that happening.
     
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    My curiousity is peaked as well :)
     
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