Changing the UP! Mini 3D Printer filament

Unloading filament spools

1. Initialize the printer.
2. Go to 3D Print → Maintenance from the top menu bar.
3. Click Withdraw to remove the current filament spool.
4. The printer will heat its nozzle to the appropriate temperature and will beep when it is ready.
5. Gently pull the filament out of the extruder. The filament should remove smoothly from the extruder.
6. If you feel a tug from the extruder, stop pulling and repeat step 2.

Loading filament spools

1. Initialize the printer.
2. Go to 3D Print → Maintenance from the top menu bar.
3. Click New Spool.
4. Select the type of filament (ABS) and enter the approximate amount in grams. Brand new UP! Mini spools are 700g.
5. If you are unsure of the amount, leave the default number and click OK.
6. Trim the end of the filament with the orange clippers.
7. Feed the new filament through the guide on the back of the printer and into the guide tube.
8. Have the filament end ready by the extruder.
9. Click Extrude. The nozzle will again heat up to the appropriate temperature and will beep when it is ready.
10. Place the new filament in the slot on top of the extruder and gently push. The extruder should grab the filament easily and start extruding from the nozzle.
11. Release the filament.
12. The printer will beep when the extrude cycle is complete.
13. If changing colors, run the Extrude cycle twice to remove old filament.