#filament isn’t going through the extruder??

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glad garnet
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Changed the tip bc it wasn’t working but I look in my tube from the extruder to the hot end and It’s not going through the pipe . What do I do?monkakarp

half runeBOT
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AI Help

If you've changed the nozzle and filament is not flowing through the tube from the extruder to the hot end, there could be a few possible issues:

  1. Check the extruder gear: Make sure the gear that feeds the filament into the hot end is properly gripping and turning the filament. It should not be slipping or grinding against the filament.
  2. Clear any clogs: It's possible that there might be a clog in the hot end or the nozzle. Heat up the hot end to the appropriate temperature and try using a thin wire or needle to gently clear any obstructions.
  3. Check the filament path: Ensure that the filament is correctly loaded into the extruder and that there are no kinks or tangles in the filament path. Make sure the filament is properly seated in the extruder gear and the hot end.
  4. Calibrate the extruder: It's also worth checking if the extruder steps per millimeter are accurately calibrated in your printer's firmware settings. If they are not set correctly, the extruder might not be pu...
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brisk junco
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#❗how-to-get-help bit more info is needed here