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How to replace Nextruder heatsink (XL Multi-tool)

How to replace Nextruder heatsink (XL Multi-tool)
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How to replace Nextruder heatsink (XL Multi-tool)
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Introduction
Introduction
This guide will take you through the replacement of the heatsink on the Original Prusa XL (Multi-tool).
The following instructions are intended for XL multi-tool only, although most steps are common. A single-tool version will be offered at a later time.
Some parts might slightly differ. However, it does not affect the procedure.
The following instructions require extreme attention. The procedure involves direct intervention in the planetary gearbox.
Tools necessary for this guide
Tools necessary for this guide
Tools necessary for this guide
For this guide, please prepare:
Torx TX10 key
Torx TX6 key
Torx TX8 key
2.5 mm Allen key
Universal wrench
Nose pliers
Side cutters recommended for cutting zip ties
Additional parts
Additional parts
Additional parts
For this guide, please prepare:
Prusa lubricant (1x) supplied with your printer
PG-assembly-adapter (1x)
The PG-assembly-adapter is not included in the box and needs to be printed. You can download the STL file from printables.com.
The STL file is located in Parts for maintenance section. Before proceeding, please ensure to review the recommended print settings provided in the caption.
DO NOT continue without the PG-assembly-adapter. It is necessary for the assembly!
Unloading filament
Unloading filament
Unloading filament
Unloading filament
The following step is only necessary if you have a filament loaded in the current toolhead.
Unload the filament from the hotend. On the screen, navigate to Filament -> Unload Filament and select the tool, you want to working on.
Remove the filament from the hotend. It is not necessary to completely remove it from the printer. Just a few centimeters (inches) above the extruder.
Cool down the printer to room temperature. On the screen, navigate to Preheat -> Cooldown.
CAUTION: Wait for the printer to fully cool down to room temperature before proceeding further.
Preparing the printer
Preparing the printer
Preparing the printer
On the printer screen, navigate to Control -> Pick/Park Tool -> Park Current Tool.
Turn the power switch OFF (symbol "O").
From the rear side of the printer, unplug the PSU cable.
Protecting the heatbed
Protecting the heatbed
Before you proceed, it is recommended to protect the heatbed.
Make sure the heatbed is cooled down to ambient temperature. Place the empty cardboard box approximately to the front center part of the heatbed.
Nextruder cable bunde unpluging
Nextruder cable bunde unpluging
Nextruder cable bunde unpluging
On the selected toolhead you want to work on:
Locate the FESTO (QSM-M5) fitting, press the blue collet and unplug the PTFE tube from the second Nextruder. Leave the PTFE hanging freely.
Locate the Nextruder cable, press the secure pin and unplug the cable from the second Nextruder. Leave the cable hanging.
Nextruder unlocking
Nextruder unlocking
Nextruder unlocking
On the selected toolhead you want to work on:
From the front side of the Nextruder, using a T10 screwdriver, loosen (a few turns are enough) two M3x8r screws and take off the cable support.
Gently undock the Nextruder and put it aside.
Removing the toolchanger board
Removing the toolchanger board
Removing the toolchanger board
Removing the toolchanger board
Using a T10 screwdriver, remove the M3x30 screw holding the fan-shield.
Turn the nextruder with the print fan facing up.
Remove the M3x8rt screws from the tool-changer using a T10 screwdriver..
Unplug the toolchanger cable. Press the safety latch while disconnecting the connector.
Remove the toolchanger from the Nextruder.
Accessing the Dwarf board
Accessing the Dwarf board
Accessing the Dwarf board
Loosen the M3x16 screw, just a few turns are enough to release the dwarf-cover-door. No need to removing the screw completely.
Open the dwarf-cover-door widely.
Removing the heatsink fan
Removing the heatsink fan
Removing the heatsink fan
Removing the heatsink fan
Remove two M3x20rT screws from the heatsink fan using a T10 screwdriver.
Each connector has a safety latch. It is necessary to press the latch before disconnecting. Otherwise, the connector may get damaged.
Unplug the heatsink fan cable from the Dwarf board.
Remove the heatsink fan and put it aside.
Opening the extruder idler
Opening the extruder idler
Opening the extruder idler
Push the idler-swivel upward.
Pull the idler-lever downward in order to release tension on the gearbox.
Removing the gearbox & motor assembly
Removing the gearbox & motor assembly
Removing the gearbox & motor assembly
Removing the gearbox & motor assembly
Fully loosen three M3x25 screws from the printed gearbox cover. Keep the screws in the assembly, don't remove them completely.
Carefully slide the gearbox assembly off. It is necessary to remove the entire assembly in one piece. This means PG-cover (top plastic cover), PG-ring (brass ring), PG-assembly (metal gears), and main-plate (bottom plastic plate), all joined by M3x25 screws.
Set the gearbox assembly and the extruder motor aside.
Pay attention to not lose the spacer from the motor shaft.
Removing the hotend
Removing the hotend
Removing the hotend
Removing the hotend
Unplug the hotend thermistor cable from the Dwarf board. Press the safety latch while disconnecting the connector.
Unplug the hotend heater cable from the Dwarf board. Press the safety latch while disconnecting the connector.
With a Torx TX 8 key loosen the grub screw in the extruder. Do not remove the screw completely. A few turns are enough to release the hotend assembly in the heatsink.
Carefully pull the hotend assembly out of the heatsink.
At the same time pull the disconnected hotend cables from below the heatsink.
Removing the heatsink assembly
Removing the heatsink assembly
Removing the heatsink assembly
Unplug all remaining cables from the Dwarf board. Press the safety latch while disconnecting each connector.
Remove the heatsink assembly and set it aside.
プリントファンを取り外す
プリントファンを取り外す
プリントファンを取り外す
Remove the two M3x10 screws from the heatsink with a 2.5 mm Allen key.
Separate the heatsink and the print fan.
Set the print fan aside. We will need it later again.
Removing the idler-swivel
Removing the idler-swivel
Removing the idler-swivel
Remove the two M3x30 screws to remove the idler-swivel from the heatsink.
Remove the idler-swivel from the heatsink.
Remove the festo with a universal wrench.
Be careful to not lose the springs.
Removing the NTC thermistor & Hall sensor
Removing the NTC thermistor & Hall sensor
Removing the NTC thermistor & Hall sensor
Removing the NTC thermistor & Hall sensor
Unscrew the M2.5x6rT screw to remove the Hall filament sensor.
Carefully remove the Hall filament sensor.
Release the set screw from the bottom of the heatsink to remove the NTC thermistor.
Pull the NTC thermistor out from the heatsink.
Removing the filament sensor
Removing the filament sensor
Removing the filament sensor
Removing the filament sensor
BE EXTRA CAREFUL when removing the filament sensor. The filament sensor contains a tiny parts (spring, magnet, steel ball) that tend to fall out when the sensor is removed.
Very carefully pull the filament sensor out from the heatsink using the needle-nose pliers.
CAUTION: Avoid gripping the part firmly, as this may cause irreparable damage.
Don't lose the small parts! You will need them again later. Keep them aside in a safe place.
Remove the grub screw from the heatsink.
Tip: store small parts in a box or bowl.
Installing the Hall sensor
Installing the Hall sensor
Installing the Hall sensor
ヒートシンクにある同じような形のポケットに、フィラメントセンサーを入れます。
M2.5x6rTネジで固定します。電子基板が割れる恐れがあるので、慎重に締めてください。
Insert the grub screw into the slot closer to the bottom of the heatsink. See the picture.
フィラメントセンサーの取り付け
フィラメントセンサーの取り付け
フィラメントセンサーの取り付け
Insert the Prusa ball holder assembly into the heatsink. Make sure the steel ball part is closer to the side of the heatsink.
Note the correct orientation of the Prusa ball holder assembly. There is a protrusion on the part. The protrusion must be facing down.
アセンブリをヒートシンクに押し込みます。
Mounting the idler-swivel
Mounting the idler-swivel
Mounting the idler-swivel
Tighten the idler-swivel with two M3x30 screws.
Note the correct orientation of the part. The screw heads on the idler-swivel must be facing up (like in the picture).
The tip of each screw should be flush with the plastic part on the other side.
Inserting the NTC thermistor
Inserting the NTC thermistor
Inserting the NTC thermistor
Inserting the NTC thermistor
On the extruder motor side, insert the NTC thermistor into the hole in the heatsink.
Secure it with the M3x4T grub screw. Screw it all the way in. Tighten gently, but firmly using two fingers and the short side of the T6 Torx key. Applying more force may cause permanent damage to the thread.
Align the heatsink with the motor assembly.
Double-check that the spacer is still in place on the motor shaft!
Preparing the gearbox parts
Preparing the gearbox parts
Preparing the gearbox parts
Dismantle the gearbox assembly into its component parts:
PG-ring (1x)
PG-assembly (1x)
PG-front-case (1x)
Make sure there is a plastic spacer inside the case. It can be black or white. Do not remove the plastic spacer from the case.
Main-plate (1x)
M3x25 screw (3x)
Using a paper towel clean all the parts from grease.
Assembling the gearbox
Assembling the gearbox
Assembling the gearbox
In the following steps, we will reassemble the entire gearbox assembly to ensure proper installation.
以下の手順は、正しく慎重に行う必要があります。ガイドと一緒にビデオを見ることで、理解を深め、組み立てを成功させましょう: prusa.io/PG-assemblyをご覧ください。
The video is for MK4, but the procedure is identical.
ビデオを見た後は、このガイドの手順に従ってください。
遊星ギアアセンブリアダプターを遊星ギアアセンブリに取り付けます。プリントされたアダプターのギア用ポケットに注意してください。
Assembling the PG-ring
Assembling the PG-ring
Assembling the PG-ring
遊星ギアアセンブリアダプターなしでギアボックスを組み立てないでください。このツールは、ギアが正しく組み合わされていることを確認するためのものです。
遊星ギアリングをアダプターにスライドさせます。
遊星ギアリングの歯の片側に面取りがあることに注意してください。この面は(アセンブリに対して)下向きでなければなりません。
遊星ギアリングと一緒に回転できるように、片手でアセンブリ全体をつかみます。
もう一方の手で、遊星ギアリングを、遊星ギアアセンブリにグリグリとスライドさせながら装着していきます(リングを左右に繰り返し動かします)-1/4回転程度で十分です。
ギアの表面が遊星ギアリングの表面とほぼ面一になったところで止めます。
Mounting the gearbox
Mounting the gearbox
Mounting the gearbox
Mounting the gearbox
このステップは慎重に進めてください。
Attach the main-plate on the heatsink. Note the orientation of the part. Use the cutout for the socket screw as a guide (lower left corner).
遊星ギアアセンブリの位置を維持し、エクストルーダーモーターシャフトに取り付けます。
Make sure the PG-ring perfectly fits on the socket set screw.
Very gently and freely rotate with the whole PG assembly (PG-assembly-adapter, PG-assembly and PG-ring) until it drops down so that there is minimal gap between the assembly and the main-plate. Do not push on the assembly.
Remove the PG-assembly-adapter.
Checking the PG assembly
Checking the PG assembly
Checking the PG assembly
Checking the PG assembly
Attach the PG-assembly-adapter back on the PG-assembly again to verify that all parts are properly seated.
Rotate with the PG-assembly-adapter. The PG assembly must be easy to rotate without having to exert much force.
Remove the PG-adapter. You will no longer need it during assembly. We recommend keeping it for maintenance.
遊星ギアアッセンブリが、遊星ギアリングよりも上に突き出ていないことを確認し、遊星ギアアッセンブリが同じ高さに収まっていることを確認します。遊星ギアリングの表面の高さより低い位置か、リングと同じ高さになるようにしてください。
遊星ギアリングとメインプレートの間に隙間があってはなりません。隙間がある場合は、遊星ギアアッセンブリを一度取り外し、取り付け直してください。
Lubricating the gears
Lubricating the gears
Lubricating the gears
Open the Prusa Lubricant. Using the opposite side of the cap, puncture the hole in the opening of the tube.
遊星ギアリングと遊星ギアアセンブリの歯の周りに少量のPrusaグリスを塗布します。
Tip: apply a small amount of lubricant to the tip of the zip tie and then spread the lubricant over the gears.
ペーパータオルで、フロント面の余分な潤滑油を拭き取ります。
Covering the gearbox
Covering the gearbox
Covering the gearbox
Covering the gearbox
Place the PG-case on the gearbox.
Insert three M3x25 screws into the PG-case, but do not tighten them completely. They will be tightened later.
Close the idler-lever and lock it in position with the idler-swivel.
Connecting the Nextruder cables
Connecting the Nextruder cables
Connecting the Nextruder cables
Plug the load cell sensor cable into the Dwarf board.
Plug the filament sensor cable into the Dwarf board.
Plug the heatsink thermistor cable into the Dwarf board.
Attaching the Tool Changer board & print fan assembly
Attaching the Tool Changer board & print fan assembly
Attaching the Tool Changer board & print fan assembly
Prepare the Tool changer board & print fan assembly.
Align the three metal spacers with the holes in the heatsink, make sure the board and fan cables are guided below the top spacer before you attach the heatsink, so that they are not pinched.
Use the M3x10 screws to secure the heatsink & gearbox assembly to the spacers on the print fan cover. Start with the centre screw, taking care not to pinch any cables.
ホットエンドファンの取り付け
ホットエンドファンの取り付け
ホットエンドファンの取り付け
Attach the hotend fan to the heatsink with its cable positioned as can be seen in the picture.
Mind the orientation of the fan.
Secure the heatsink fan with two M3x18rT screws.
Plug the print fan cable into the Dwarf board.
Plug the toolchanger cable into the Dwarf board.
Plug the hotend fan cable into the Dwarf board.
Reattaching the toolchanger board and the hotend
Reattaching the toolchanger board and the hotend
Reattaching the toolchanger board and the hotend
Reattaching the toolchanger board and the hotend
Attach the toolchanger board with the heat shield to the Nextruder.
Secure the fan shield with a M3x30 screw.
Insert the hotend into the heatsink.
Lead the hotend cables between the heatsink spacers as shown in the picture and make sure that they are not pinched.
Plug in the hotend thermistor cable.
Plug in the hotend heater cable.
Securing the toolchanger and the hotend
Securing the toolchanger and the hotend
Securing the toolchanger and the hotend
Secure the toolchanger with two M3x8rt screws.
Connect the toolchanger cable.
While pushing the hotend into the heatsink, tighten the grub screw with a Torx TX 8 key.
Mounting the festo
Mounting the festo
Mounting the festo
Starting from September 2024, you may receive a new black Fitting M5-4. The assembly and functionality remain identical to the blue one.
Mount the festo on the top of the heatsink.
Gently tighten the festo with a uni-wrench.
Connecting the nextruder
Connecting the nextruder
Connecting the nextruder
Insert the PTFE tube into the festo connector as far as possible. Slighty tug on the PTFE tube to make sure it's firmly secured.
Plug the Dwarf extruder cable to the Dwarf board.
Slide the black nylon plate onto the screws in the Cheese board, and tighten them with a Torx T10 key.
Make sure the nylon plate is not twisted.
Docking the tool
Docking the tool
Docking the tool
Docking the tool
Carefully turn the printer so that the front side is facing towards you.
Take the Nextruder and place it carefully next to the dock.
Place the two metal inserts through the white holes in the dock. The magnets will help you dock the Nextruder.
Check that the Nozzle seal lightly touches the nozzle.
Wizard
Wizard
Wizard
From the rear side of the printer, plug in the PSU cable.
Turn the power switch ON (symbol "I").
Run the tests from the Control - Calibration & Tests menu.
The wizard will test all important components of the printer. The whole process takes a few minutes. Some parts of the wizard require direct user interaction. Follow the instruction on the screen.
NOTE: While testing the axes, make sure that there is nothing in the printer that is obstructing the movement of the axes.
WARNING: Do not touch the printer during the wizard unless prompted! Some parts of the printer may be HOT and moving at high speed.
Calibrating the Nextruder gears
Calibrating the Nextruder gears
Calibrating the Nextruder gears
プリンターのプラグを差し込み、電源を入れます。
Now we need to simulate the movement of the gearbox. On the LCD screen, navigate to Filament - Unload filament.
As soon as the extruder's movement finishes, tighten the three M3x25 screws on the PG-case in the correct order (shown on the picture).
Then loosen the screws slightly and repeat the process, tightening the screws in the correct order. This ensures that the gearbox is seated correctly.
Well done!
Well done!
Congratulations, you have just successfully replaced the heatsink on your Original Prusa XL!
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