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If filament breaks and/or gets stuck within the Ultimaker S5 or Material Station, this will prevent processes of the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle from functioning correctly. In these cases, an error code will be shown. The error code will indicate where the filament blockage was detected.
This page contains step-by-step instructions on how to remove the broken material from the system. There is no need to disassemble the Pro Bundle or Material Station, apart from detaching a Bowden tube. Follow the link provided to get more troubleshooting information for the specific case or read the instructions below.
Note: These instructions are also available as a PDF, which is found at the bottom of this page.
The following items are required:
- Dummy filament (non-flexible and at least 2 meters)
- Wire cutters / cutting pliers
- Flat-nosed pliers
Note: These troubleshooting steps apply to broken PVA, but the same steps can be taken if another type of material is stuck in the Material Station.
Instructions
1. Note the error message and the affected bay |
2. Remove the power cable from the Material Station
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3. Open the Material Station. Check the system
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4. Remove the spool of PVA from the Material Note: The end of the PVA filament could still be stuck |
5. Remove the clamp clip and detach the Bowden Note: Do not detach the Bowden tubes from the |
6. Take another spool of filament and use the Note: Choose a non-flexible filament such as PLA or Tough PLA.
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7. Make a double cut for a conical tip shape Note: Avoid sharp edges; this may damage the
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8. Insert the filament into the Material Station Note: Sometimes, more force is needed than |
9. Feed the filament all the way through the
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10. Cut the currently loaded filament at the Note: Again, cut the filament at an angle and avoid sharp edges. |
11. Grab the end of the filament sticking out of Note: Use pliers to grab the Material, this will give a |
12. Reattach the Bowden tube to the
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