Changing materials

Changing materials

Materials can be changed easily on the Genius by using the procedure from the menu. Besides changing a material you also have the option to load or unload material.
  1. Go to the menu TOOLS CHANGE.
  2. To unload the material currently in the machine, press OUT.
  3. Wait for the nozzle to heat up and press on Confirm.
  4. Wait for the reverse of the material to finish, remove it from the extruder.
  5. To load a new material, repeat Step 1 to 4, except pressing IN in Step 2 instead.


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