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Blocked 3d printer!

I am new to 3d printing having only recieved it for christmas. The filament is jammed somewhere in the extruder of my Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus. I have tried removing it with the included hook but was unsuccessful. Is there anything else I should try before I before I dismantle the extruder, which I very much want to avoid. I would be grateful for ant help and suggestions! xx

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,977 Forumite
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    edited 4 January 2018 at 3:14AM
    Heat it upto 250 degrees before trying to unblock it.

    heat it to 220 and try feeding some PLA through it (gently) feed directly not through a bowden tube etc.

    If 220 is not enough to get it oozing out then up it to 230, but give it a good 10 minutes at 220 first.

    Increase to 240 and even 250 if you must.

    Just a thought have you unscrewed the nozzle? Does it have a Teflon liner?
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