¶ Operation Steps for Each Model
The steps below are based on Centauri Carbon 2 Combo. For other models, skip the steps related to parts that are not installed.
| Model | Action | Steps to Skip |
|---|---|---|
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Follow all steps | None |
| Centauri Carbon 2 | Skip top cover removal steps |
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| Centauri 2 Combo | Skip top cover removal steps |
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| Centauri 2 | Skip top cover removal steps |
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If your printer has optional accessories installed, such as CANVAS or an enclosure, follow the steps related to those parts.
¶ Required Tools
- 2.0 mm Hex Screwdriver
- Phillips Screwdriver (Cross-head)
- New Cutter Detection Board
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¶ Instruction
¶ Prepare the Printer Before Replacement
- Turn off the printer power switch and unplug the power cord.
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- Remove the top cover.
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¶ Remove the Tool Head Front Cover and Housing
- Open the tool head front cover, disconnect the model cooling fan connector, then remove the front cover.
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- Remove the four screws securing the tool head housing and take off the housing.
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¶ Disconnect the Cutter Detection Board and Hotend Components
- Disconnect the cutter detection board connector.
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- Remove the two screws securing the hotend.
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- Disconnect the 3010 fan connector.
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- Use the 2.0 mm hex screwdriver to remove the screws securing the throat fan.
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¶ Remove the Old Cutter Detection Board
- Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cutter detection board, then remove the old board.
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¶ Install the New Cutter Detection Board
- Take out the new cutter detection board and position it correctly, aligning the holes with the bracket.
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- Tighten the two screws to secure the new cutter detection board.
¶ Reinstall the Hotend and Tool Head Components
- Reinstall the throat fan assembly in its original position and secure it with the 2.0 mm hex screwdriver.
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- Reconnect the throat fan connector.
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- Reinstall the hotend in its original position and tighten the two hotend fixing screws using a 2.5 mm hex screwdriver.
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- Reconnect the cutter detection board connector to the corresponding port.
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¶ Reinstall the Tool Head Housing and Front Cover
- Reinstall the tool head housing.
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- Tighten the four screws securing the tool head housing.
- Reinstall the model cooling fan and reconnect its connector.
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- Reinstall the tool head front cover.
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¶ Verify the Cutter Detection Function After Replacement
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Plug in the power cord and turn on the power switch.
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On the touchscreen, select Unload for any filament channel and confirm that the cutter operates normally (filament is cut successfully and unloading completes).
The cutter detection board replacement is now complete.
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