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Last modified by Darren Cocco on 2026/01/13 04:58
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1 +=== Prepare SD Card ===
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3 +=== Put your .gcode file on an SD card. If you have a MicroSD card slot available but don't have a SD card slot, there are SD card to MicroSD card adapters available at MCI.
4 +\\??? Image goes here: The smaller MicroSD card fits in side of the slot of the SD card adapter.
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7 +=== Prepare filament ===
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9 +==== Removing existing filament ====
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11 +When removing filament from the machine, put it in a vacuum sealed plastic bag with two blue desiccant bags so that it stays dry. The bags have a pattern on them that allows air to flow even if the two sides of the plastic are in contact.
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13 +When the desiccant balls have turned purple they will be less effective at absorbing moisture and should be thrown out. When the bags are no longer able to hold a vacuum within them, they should be thrown out.
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