Hi all,
I have an UM2+ (upgraded from UM2 by previous owner) in addition to 4 other 3D printers, and the Ultimaker is easily the machine that I've used the most. As per the machine stats, 3KM of filament has passed through it.
But, I've started having extrusion problems in the last month on files which worked before. The machine just stops extruding, except at very slow print rates. As you can see, the machine hasn't had an easy life and it's probably time to replace some components. That's fine. I've worked through https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/11704-extrusion-problems many times in the printer's life, but it doesn't help this time.
So, I've replaced or cleaned quite a lot already, it's still not working properly and I'm not sure what to replace next.
What I've already done:
* Atomic clean
* New PTFE coupler
* New PTFE bowden tube
* Disassembled, cleaned, reassembled the extruder on the back of the machine, making sure the cogs are all seated correctly. There's little visible wear here, but it's a UM2+ addon, so has only been fitted for a smaller % of the machine's lifetime.
Possible next items:
1. New nozzle (I can manually push material through so I don't think it's this)
2. New thermistor
3. New hot-end entirely
4. ???
So, for other long-term UM2+ owners in particular: What would you suggest as the most likely problem?
Thanks!
Neil