#Hotend Horror

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timid gyro
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I suspected my Ender 3 hotend was clogged, and opened it up to this mess. What should I be doing here?

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analog acornBOT
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AI Help

From the image you provided, it does appear that your hotend is clogged. Here's what you can do to address the issue:

  1. Heat up the hotend: Use your 3D printer's control menu or software to preheat the hotend to the recommended printing temperature for the filament you were using.

  2. Remove the nozzle: Once the hotend is heated, carefully use a wrench or a socket to unscrew the nozzle from the heat block. Take caution as both the nozzle and the hotend will be hot.

  3. Clear the blockage: With the nozzle removed, you can clear the blockage by using a small diameter needle or a specialized nozzle cleaning tool. Gently insert the needle or cleaning tool into the nozzle opening and try to push out any debris. You can also try using a cold-pull method by heating the hotend slightly and then quickly retracting the filament while it's still soft. This may help remove any stuck material.

  4. Clean the nozzle: After clearing the blockage, it's recommended to clean the nozzle thoroughly. Y...

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