There are 3 different ways to swap between materials types.
Swapping the nozzle
Swapping the Print core/hotend assembly
Swapping the printhead
Each way has its own
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pros and
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cons. It is your judgement to evaluate
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which is best for you. It is recommended to keep track of the filament type in any of the components that have been printing so that you can reinstall it in the future when swapping back.
Nozzle Swap
Low time intensive
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Low labor intensive
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Low cost intensive
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Potential risk of clogging
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Least recommended. When swapping between different types of filament (e.g. Nylon to PETG, or vice versa), it is important to purge the Hotend of the old material and swap nozzles. If new material is loaded without removing the nozzle, the previous material will contaminate the new nozzle orifice and dwell inside the Hotend, leading to jams. |
Print Core Swap
High time intensive
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High labor intensive
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Medium cost intensive
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Zero risk of clogging
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Recommended if you don’t have a spare printhead. |
Printhead Swap
Medium time intensive
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Medium labor intensive
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High cost intensive
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Zero risk of clogging
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