¶ When & Why
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When the hot end sock has obvious damage or dirt that is difficult to remove.
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The hot end sock is a silicone cover that wraps around the heating block, which helps the hot end maintain a stable temperature during printing and prevents the leakage of filaments from contaminating the heating block.
¶ Tools Required
- New hot end socks (provided, in tool box)
¶ Before You Start
- Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
- Make sure that the hot end has cooled to room temperature.
Make sure that the hot end has cooled to room temperature before proceeding, otherwise burns may result.
¶ Procedures
- Remove the current hot end sock.
- Put on the new hot end sock with the logo
facing you.