¶ Overview
¶ Location
The toolheads are located at the upper rear of the machine. From left to right, they are labeled as No.1, No.2, No.3, and No.4.
Please note that the removal method for toolhead No.1 is different from the others.
¶ Terminology
Different from our official term toolhead, some people may use the following terms to describe this component:
- Toolhead assembly
- Tool head
- Print head
¶ Difficulty and Time Estimate
- Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆ (Easy)
- Estimated Time：8 minutes
¶ When to Replace
When the toolhead is damaged or malfunctioning.
¶ Where to Buy
Available at the Snapmaker Official Store
¶ Tools and Parts Required
- H2.0 hex key
- New U1 toolhead
¶ Part 1. Remove the Old Toolhead
¶ Step 1. Unload filament
- Tap the specified area on the touchscreen (Highlighted in red in the image below).
- Tap "Unload Mode".
- Select the target toolhead (e.g., No.2) and tap "Unload".
- Wait for the system to automatically complete the filament unloading.
¶ Step 2. Detach the toolhead from the docking bracket
Before proceeding, please turn off the machine and unplug the power cable!
For head No.1: Slide to the right until the locating pin is fully visible.
For heads No.2/3/4: Slide the toolhead to the left until the locating pin is fully visible.
¶ Step 3. Remove filament and guide tube
- Remove the three cable clips.
- Press the quick-release fitting.
- Remove the filament and the filament tube.
¶ Step 4. Disconnect USB and remove the toolhead
- Use the H2.0 hex key to remove the two mounting screws.
- Unplug the USB cable and then carefully remove the toolhead.
¶ Part 2. Install the New Toolhead
¶ Step 5. Place the toolhead onto the docking bracket
Before installing the new toolhead, please make sure the sliders are in the correct positions. The slider for Toolhead No. 1 should be set to the far left, while the sliders for Toolheads No. 2, 3, and 4 should all be set to the far right.
You can use a hex key to adjust the slider and make sure the red mark on the slider is visible.
- Align the hole on the toolhead with the long locating pin on the docking bracket, and push inward until it stops.
The illustrated side of the toolhead should face inward.
- Align the two locating pins on the toolhead with the holes shown on the mount.
For No.1 head: hole is to the left of the pins
For No.2/3/4 heads: hole is to the right of the pins
¶ Step 6. Connect and secure the USB cable
- Plug in the USB cable and fasten the two screws with the H2.0 hex key.
¶ Step 7. Load filament
- While pressing part 1 (extruder lever) as highlighted in the image below, insert the filament into part 2 (quick-release fitting) until it reaches the end.
- Finally, connect the filament tube. The toolhead installation is now complete.
¶ Verification
After installation, you can perform a simple check to see if the issue is resolved:
- Verify that the toolhead heats up properly
- Try printing a test model and observe whether the first layer adheres well and prints normally
¶ Reach out to Snapmaker Support
After following the troubleshooting steps, if you find it difficult to resolve your issue, kindly submit a support ticket through https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/support-ticket and share your troubleshooting results with some pictures/videos.
Our dedicated support team will be more than willing to assist you in resolving the issue.