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METAL X PRINTER USER GUIDE
To prevent tangles, unspooling, and breakage when moving a spool, we recommend using painter’s tape to
secure the end of the filament to the spool.
Note regarding release material: It is especially important to store spools of release filament in a
vertical orientation, to avoid unspooling.
SEAL / ORIGINAL PACKAGING
Keep spools in their original sealed packaging until ready to use. Metal spools in their original packaging can be
stored horizontally or vertically, though they should be handled with care. Once spools have been removed from
their original packaging, store them vertically.
Avoid exposing print material to dust, dirt, and debris. Cover material in storage to prevent exposure to
contaminants.
SHELF LIFE
When stored safely in its original packaging at a moderate temperature, metal material can potentially be kept
safely on the shelf for a year. However, we recommend against over-purchasing or using old material.
STORAGE INSIDE PRINTER
The upper chamber of the Metal X is warmed to make for more flexible, less brittle material. A spool can be
safely stored in the upper chamber of an idle printer; leaving the spool on the spindle within the printer’s upper
chamber will not cause damage to the material.
DISPOSAL
Please contact your local waste management facility to learn of their preferred method of disposal for this type
of item.
