The sharp flexible needle makes loosen clogged residue easy and effortless. The all-metal
quality build was specially chosen to withstand the heat of the nozzle and to be safe from
melting plastic. Needle Method To remove a clog with the needle method an acupuncture or
hypodermic needle is required. The size of the needle needs to be small enough to fit the
nozzle. For a standard diameter of 0.4mm the 0.3mm needle works perfect. Preheat the nozzle to
the regular printing temperature for the material last in use. Be careful the nozzle is hot
and the all-metal construction of the needle conducts heat well. The goal is to break the
blockage and clear the nozzle. Insert the needle from below and carefully move it around. Then
remove the needle and insert filament manually from above and & push through. If the blockage
is not yet clear repeat the steps. If this method does not work an alternative is the cold pull
method.
