11.0 Commissioning & Calibration - Reprap Prusa Mendel Build Manual
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Prusa Mendel Kit Build Manual V1.01 - 07/2012
Step 1
To load filament for the first time, start by ensuring your Hotend is at the correct temperature
(230 for ABS). Ensure your motors are set to off in the Pronterface software. Remove the two
sprung bolts from the Extruder Idler and pull the Idler down.
11.7 Loading Filament
Step 2
Take the end of your filament and ensure is has no kinks or twists in it. Take the end of your
filament and using wire cutters or a stanley knife cut diagonally across the filament. This
creates a pointed end to ease feed to filament on to your Hotend.