LulzBot TAZ 5 - Dual Extrusion

1.23. DUAL EXTRUSION
that you repair your model through MeshLab, FreeCAD or your preferred
CAD program before attempting this option.
1.23 Dual Extrusion
The LulzBot TAZ has the ability to add dual extrusion functionality with
the Dual Extruder tool head add-on. We only recommend the Dual
Extruder tool head for advanced users. Installation and operation of
the dual extruder will require you to ash your rmware, calibrate your
extruders, level two heads to a single plane, dene extruder osets, and
ne tune your slicing prole. This can be a little overwhelming for new
users. We recommended that you have a couple of months of single extruder
printing experience before making the switch.
Updating Firmware
In order to use the Dual Extruder you will need to update your rmware
to activate the second hot end.
• Power on your 3D printer and connect it to your computer through
USB.
• Select Machine > Machine Settings.
• In the top right-hand corner you will see a Change Tool Head button,
select this.
• Next you will need to select the proper hot end type. Please compare
photos with your existing tool head. Choose the correct hot end and
select Next.
• Select the photo that corresponds with your tool head and press Next.
• The nal step will be flashing the firmware. Choose Flash the
firmware to be sure to update the printers rmware to the proper
settings. This must be done to allow your printer to operate properly.
• Once the progress bar has completed select OK > Next > Finish.
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