By Design Bundles
28 Sep 2018
1 Min

How to Unload Filament in the Silhouette Alta 3D printer

1- Once you have finished all your printing for the day you need to unload your filament. Click on the 3D print icon.

2- Next Click on the little roll of filament icon.

3- On the new screen click on the Unload filament option.

4- Shut the machine door and lock it. then click unload.

4- make sure there is no obstructions in the way. you will see that the machine will send out a small amount of filament. This is waste you can dispose off shortly.

5- Make sure there is ample filament space. as the machine will reverse the filament out of your machine. Once it has finished you can press on the lever and pull the last bit out.

6- Make sure that when you do this you trim any edges ready for the next load.

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