¶ 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 enclosure-related steps |
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| Centauri 2 Combo | Skip enclosure-related steps |
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| Centauri 2 | Skip enclosure-related steps if enclosure is not installed |
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If your printer has optional accessories installed, follow the steps related to those parts.
¶ Tools and Materials
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A 2.5 mm Allen key
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A 2.0 mm Allen key
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A 1.5 mm Allen key
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A new tool head board
¶ Tutorial Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XCBpwRAjXE
¶ Instruction
¶ Preparation Before Replacement
Turn the power switch OFF (symbol "〇") and unplug the power supply cable.
¶ Remove the Tool Head Cover and Hotend
- Remove the lid.
- Open the front cover of the tool head. Unplug the cable of the model cooling fan. Remove the front cover of the tool head.
- Loosen the screws securing the hotend with a 2.5 mm Allen key. Remove the screws with a pair of tweezers.
- Remove the plugs with a pair of tweezers.
¶ Disconnect the Extruder Communication Cable and Remove the Tool Head Back Cover
- Loosen the two screws securing the extruder communication cable with a 1.5 mm Allen key. Remove the screws with a pair of tweezers.
- Loosen the screws securing the tank chain with a 2.5 mm Allen key. Remove the screws with a pair of tweezers.
- Unplug the extruder communication cable.
- Release and remove the three screws securing the back cover of the tool head with a 2.0 mm Allen key.
¶ Remove the Existing Tool Head Board
Release and remove the screws securing the tool head board with a 2.0 mm Allen key. Remove the tool head board.
¶ Install the Replacement Tool Head Board
- Prepare the new tool head board and put it in the installation position.
- Tighten the screws securing the tool head board.
¶ Reinstall the Tool Head Back Cover and Connect the Communication Cable
- Put the back cover of tool head board in the installation position. Tighten the three screws securing the back cover.
- Plug in the extruder communication cable.
- Tighten the two screws securing the extruder communication cable with a 1.5 mm Allen key.
¶ Reinstall the Hotend and Tool Head Cover
- Put the tank chain in the installation position. Tighten the screw securing the tank chain.
- Insert the plugs with a pair of tweezers.
- Put the hotend in the installation position and tighten the two screws.
- Plug in the cable of the motherboard cooling fan. Install the front cover of the tool head.
¶ Perform a Self-Check After Replacement
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Plug in the power supply cable. Turn the power switch ON (symbol "|").
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On the touch screen, select Settings - Calibration - One-Click self-check - All - Start. The printer is ready for use after the self-check.
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