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How to check the print head extruder motor (Omega I60)

The extruder motor is the component responsible for pushing the filament into the hotend, where it melts and gets extruded through the hotend tip.

If during a print job, the filament gets clogged in the drive gears, please follow the steps described below:


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Allen key 2 mm
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Allen key 2.5 mm

 

First, remove the Bowden tube from the print head and pull the red lever all the way to the left in order to release the tension on the extruder motor drive gears. Now the filament should be completely free, and you should be able to remove it easily.

If that's not the case, proceed to the next step.

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With the help of an Allen wrench, unscrew the two screws on the left side of the printing head. This will give you access to the extruder motor. 

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Remove the 4 screws shown in the picture below to have access to the drive gears.

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Note that the top left screw is visibly shorter than the rest. Remember this when reinstalling the screws.

 

Check that there is no material stuck in the drive gears. If there is a blockage, use pliers to cut and remove the obstructed filament.

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To reinstall the motor extruder covers, first mount the lower cover and then the upper cover. Then, re-insert the coupling clip into its original position.

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Finally, reinstall the side printing head cover, being careful with the layer fan cable.

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