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This problem is rare on the S5 but common on 3d printers in general and has about 30 (very different) possible causes. So the first thing is to figure out if the problem is at the feeder or the hot end. I'm guessing the hot end (the core).
So try a different core. Your printer should have come with two AA 0.4 and one BB 0.4 cores so swap the AA 0.4 cores. Alternatively move the core to the right and slot so that you are using the right hand feeder and if it suddenly works great than the problem is with the left hand feeder.
I'm guessing there is a clog or partial clog in your nozzle. Not too hard to fix with a few cold pulls. Cold pulls are done from the menu system on the S5.
Just to give you an idea - here is a post with the list of all the things that can cause underextrusion (which causes ground up filament at the feeder) but for a UM3 since the S5 is easier to diagnose and more reliable (I mean just swap cores).
Actually glancing at that list another issue is printing too fast. That can cause underextrusion/grinding as well. It might help to read the whole list briefly and something might jump out at you - for example if your air temp is 90F/30C.
The message One material appears to be empty in this case means that the flow sensor is detection that filament is not running in the correct amount (too little). As you confirm, the filament is grinding.
Make sure you are:
- using Ultimaker filament
- using Ultimaker Cura profiles default
- import a cube of 30mm of side and create a simple print job
- clean the feeders and keep the indicator in the middle
- try to print it
- when the print starts, make sure the front fan is running
- check that the print cores have less than 1000 hours or else replace them
If this didn't fix it.
Contact your reseller and ask for support or a checkup.
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This problem is rare on the S5 but common on 3d printers in general and has about 30 (very different) possible causes. So the first thing is to figure out if the problem is at the feeder or the hot end. I'm guessing the hot end (the core).
So try a different core. Your printer should have come with two AA 0.4 and one BB 0.4 cores so swap the AA 0.4 cores. Alternatively move the core to the right and slot so that you are using the right hand feeder and if it suddenly works great than the problem is with the left hand feeder.
I'm guessing there is a clog or partial clog in your nozzle. Not too hard to fix with a few cold pulls. Cold pulls are done from the menu system on the S5.
Just to give you an idea - here is a post with the list of all the things that can cause underextrusion (which causes ground up filament at the feeder) but for a UM3 since the S5 is easier to diagnose and more reliable (I mean just swap cores).
Actually glancing at that list another issue is printing too fast. That can cause underextrusion/grinding as well. It might help to read the whole list briefly and something might jump out at you - for example if your air temp is 90F/30C.
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The message One material appears to be empty in this case means that the flow sensor is detection that filament is not running in the correct amount (too little). As you confirm, the filament is grinding.
Make sure you are:
- using Ultimaker filament
- using Ultimaker Cura profiles default
- import a cube of 30mm of side and create a simple print job
- clean the feeders and keep the indicator in the middle
- try to print it
- when the print starts, make sure the front fan is running
- check that the print cores have less than 1000 hours or else replace them
If this didn't fix it.
Contact your reseller and ask for support or a checkup.
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