Project Dashboard Accessories and Upgrades Lulzbot TAZ Single Extruder Tool Head v2.1 Installation LulzBot TAZ 6 Workflow

1 Getting Started

The LulzBot TAZ Single Extruder Tool Head v2.1 can be quickly and easily removed and installed on the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printer. Follow the instructions below!

LulzBot TAZ Single Extruder v2.1 Tool Head

2 Included Material

LulzBot TAZ Single Extruder Tool Head v2.1

LulzBot TAZ Single Extruder Tool Head v2.1

3 Items Required

You will also need

  • LulzBot TAZ 6 desktop 3D printer
  • 2.5 mm hex key or driver
LulzBot TAZ 6
2.5 mm hex key or driver

4 Position the Z-Axis

4A
With your TAZ 3D printer plugged into an AC power outlet, power on your TAZ 3D printer.

4B
Home the Z-axis with the Graphical LCD controller (GLCD). Press in the knob and select: Movement > Auto home.

4C
Using the GLCD, select: Movement > Move axis > Move 10mm > Move Z.

4D
Rotate the knob to raise the Z-axis to 240mm.

4E
Using the GLCD, select: Movement > Move axis > Move 1mm > Move Z.

4F
Rotate the knob to raise the Z-axis to 245mm.

Plug In Printer
Power On Printer
Graphical LCD Controller (GLCD)

5 Power Off Your LulzBot 3D Printer

5A
Once the Z-axis has finished moving to the shipping position turn the printer off.

5B
Unplug the AC power cable from the wall outlet, then unplug from the rear of the printer.

5C
Unplug the USB cable (if installed)

5D
Coil the AC power cable and the USB cord and place inside the Accessory box

Turn Off Printer

6 Unplug the Tool Head

Unplug the tool head from the tool head harness, taking care to avoid bending or damaging any of the connector pins

Unplug Tool Head

7 Remove Tool Head

7A
Locate the tool kit and remove the 2.5 mm wrench.

7B
Note: Support the tool head with your hand to prevent it from falling onto the print surface.

7C
Unscrew the tool head mounting screw by turning counter-clockwise from the X-axis carriage with the included 2.5 mm wrench.

2.5 mm wrench
Support and Remove Tool Head

8 Mount New Tool Head

Note: RECORD your new tool head esteps! This value is found on a sticker on the rear of the tool head.

8A
Seat the new tool head into the X-axis carriage, allowing the tool head to self-center.

8B
Note: Support the tool head with your hand to prevent it from falling onto the print surface.

8C
Secure the tool head to the X-axis carriage with the M3 screw from the earlier step, screwing it in with the included 2.5 mm wrench.

Support and Remove Tool Head
2.5 mm wrench

9 Plug In Tool Head

Connect together the tool head to the tool head harness, taking care to avoid bending or damaging any of the connector pins.

Align arrows and plug in tool head

10 Plug In and Power On Printer

With your TAZ 3D printer plugged into an AC power outlet, power on your TAZ 3D printer.

Plug in and power on your 3D printer

11 Update Extruder Steps Per Unit

11A
Update your extruder steps per unit (E steps) through your Graphical LCD controller.

11B
Navigate to: Configuration > Advanced Settings > Scroll down and select Esteps/mm.

11C
Use the control knob on the Graphical LCD controller to adjust the value.

11D
Adjust the Esteps/mm value.

11E
Once set, back out of the menu entries until you can select Store Memory.

11F
Select Store Memory to save the adjusted Extruder Esteps/mm.

Use the Graphical LCD to update the E steps

12 Perform Test Print

Perform a test print! We recommend using one of the sample prints included with your SD card, such as the Rock2pus!

Rock2pus-- Too much rock for one hand
Done! Take me home