> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://promega.printm3d.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://promega.printm3d.com/beginners-setup-guides/your-extruder.md). # Your Extruder ## Know Your Extruder ### Setup 1: Mixing Compound ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJaUQc6Kh6j0-wCgGkn%2F-LJaNjmJjYC9JZqy4r_9%2FIMG_0966.JPG?alt=media\&token=47516afa-86e6-4828-aece-157a08a1fc11) ### Setup 2: Single K'tana ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJaUQc6Kh6j0-wCgGkn%2F-LJaN805uC5ESx4GZ7dI%2FSingle.JPG?alt=media\&token=b92ccb98-2236-4193-b659-9241e4ace235) ## Load Filament ### Move Extruder Toward Center ``` G90 G1 X200 Y200 ``` The block above is called G-code. Enter the G-code above. #### Method 1: How To Input G-code Search for Text Bar. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_pXkgMC3Z0_oNJCWM%2F-LJ_w5Gi99KvU0FsbA9r%2FMainpage%20Text%20Bar.PNG?alt=media\&token=299625a1-371f-46c3-9261-6221801a167d) Input ONE (single) line of G-code. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_w_YTHGeYb-zhIPXb%2F-LJ_x26dCZrACMADaSQn%2FSample%20Mainpage%20G-code%20Input.PNG?alt=media\&token=5ddc1d56-6dc9-4e8b-b0b9-7c40b2110ce7) Hit Enter or press Send button. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_w_YTHGeYb-zhIPXb%2F-LJ_xlxLic0pwtJb0aSc%2FMainpage%20Send.PNG?alt=media\&token=d5a8f2f5-db59-4184-9376-15a4e2874beb) #### Method 2: How To Input G-code Go to G-code Console tab. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_w_YTHGeYb-zhIPXb%2F-LJ_y2zt2XIIPhQAmKJ_%2FG-code%20Console%20tab.PNG?alt=media\&token=16d8a3ff-4e6a-462c-a730-579e6831b67f) Search for Text Bar. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_w_YTHGeYb-zhIPXb%2F-LJa-By8R--KWMlQ7wOX%2Fgcode%20console%20text%20bar.PNG?alt=media\&token=de591f16-c0fc-4d05-a1e4-f996cdc5f4a6) Input ONE (single) line of G-code. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_w_YTHGeYb-zhIPXb%2F-LJa-_UsR6lPXySNa6cb%2Fgcode%20console%20input%20.png?alt=media\&token=ad1995da-d994-4a4f-b27c-607331ca37d6) Hit Enter or press Send button. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_w_YTHGeYb-zhIPXb%2F-LJa-cLH9K676lwbJflk%2Fgcode%20console%20send.png?alt=media\&token=cdabb87c-d22b-402c-a1cc-9275821c7b7a) ### Heat The Nozzle #### Mixing Compound Select Mixing. Check whether it is selected. ![SELECTED (Focus on the UNDERLINE)](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJa-mPCDOAf7HGvNCTI%2F-LJa0X9aguyCRlu_PfWV%2Fmixing%20tool%20selection.PNG?alt=media\&token=28ad823d-a55d-4213-a26b-15a0cb5145a3) ![NOT SELECTED (Focus on the UNDERLINE)](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJa-mPCDOAf7HGvNCTI%2F-LJa0yPOd74yRQQzQ-6I%2Fmixing%20tool%20not%20selected.PNG?alt=media\&token=365acdfc-efbe-4592-ac85-13428fae8b77) Type 205. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJa-mPCDOAf7HGvNCTI%2F-LJa08Yu_g4gfDvr5VhP%2Ftemperature%20input.PNG?alt=media\&token=b8e99c1e-d391-4ba1-94ea-4759ab0ce734) Hit Enter. Wait until it reaches temperature. #### Single K'tana Select the right or left side Type 205. Hit Enter. Wait until it completely heats. ### Catch The Filament Locate filament entrance. ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJaUQc6Kh6j0-wCgGkn%2F-LJaTMfdbaouOg4ZL1Ri%2Fentrance%20location.JPG?alt=media\&token=098350ac-4642-413a-ad66-cd48a9f11bab) Locate Extruder Control ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LKOFwRK6W2D0zs-nKFK%2F-LKOGDUksj-GRF5A7sEL%2FExtruder%20control%20location.PNG?alt=media\&token=3e0bc3c1-11bf-49f9-b3f3-059195440052) Press 10 Feed Amount Button ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJaUQc6Kh6j0-wCgGkn%2F-LJaU7G97GenqQaMvNID%2F10%20feed%20length.PNG?alt=media\&token=86bce18b-2e13-4f1b-b31e-8feb45d28c34) Insert Filament ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJaUQc6Kh6j0-wCgGkn%2F-LJaTh7s5ulffUkdb_gz%2Ffialement%20entrance.JPG?alt=media\&token=58a21398-8868-45e4-bf7e-3b754cda0af5) Press Extrude Button ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_pXkgMC3Z0_oNJCWM%2F-LJ_ruJ6uIznt3T34udi%2FExtrude.PNG?alt=media\&token=1515bb4d-6c9e-491f-a5f2-3d9dbb20d97d) Moderately press filament into entrance. Release when filament is pulled. #### Mixing Compound Make sure both filaments are caught. **WARNING:** Do not continue to next step until BOTH filaments are caught. This will cause **a clog**. #### Single K'tana Make sure the heated side (left or right) has the filament. ### Extrude Press 100 Feed Amount Button ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_pXkgMC3Z0_oNJCWM%2F-LJ_sDiqRk2u-haJWsfU%2F100.PNG?alt=media\&token=9b857f75-c629-4c0d-9545-40dcc73d6170) Press 5 Feedrate Button ![](https://3381616767-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH1ZPQUJrjMM5Ql5c--%2F-LJ_pXkgMC3Z0_oNJCWM%2F-LJ_rxbQ3GBrrCUe5Vnp%2F5.PNG?alt=media\&token=d1d001c6-6d0a-42e6-aea8-e0da17210e2a) Press Extrude Button Wait for the filament to extrude. You are ready to set up your bed.