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# How to replace filament?

### Learn how to replace filament on Youtube :point\_down: 

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/dn1_uDTA5LU>" %}

### Or follow the instruction to replace the filament.&#x20;

#### 1) Preheat the nozzle to target temperature.

Open **Terminal** and Send the corresponding command and wait for it reaches the target temperature.&#x20;

* PLA: M109 S190

<div align="left"><img src="/files/-MCe8kkoYiDaGByIvQFe" alt=""></div>

Or you can change filament with Touchscreen by going to **3D printing > change filament**.&#x20;

#### 2) Press the black rubber ring

❗Please be careful and DO NOT touch the hotend.

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#### 3) Drag out the Bowden tube with the filament.

💡**Tips:** Press the ring with thumb and index finger and drag the tube with other fingers. &#x20;

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#### 4) Drage filament out of the Bowden tube.

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#### 5) Insert the new filament into the extruder to protrude about 5cm out of Bowden Tube.&#x20;

![](/files/-MCe9u74UxYfgtpVidsP)

#### 6) Insert the filament into the 3D printing module.&#x20;

![](/files/-MCeADcLNj2toPIL8-0m)

Keep inserting the filament until you see some filament coming out of the nozzle and couldn't insert deeper.&#x20;

![](/files/-MCeAH42MsyDFiBF2Vic)


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