How to Remove a Blob from an AnkerMake M5 3D Printer

Written By: Adolfo Fabian

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How to Remove a Blob from an AnkerMake M5 3D Printer

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

2 hours

Introduction

This guide will show how to fix a filament blob on the AnkerMake M5 3D printer. Blobs from a loose nozzle can cause clogs, poor print quality, or even damage the printer. My guide provides clear, simple steps to remove the blob and check the nozzle, helping users keep their printer working well without expensive repairs. This fix is designed to be easy for beginners to follow, making 3D printing smoother and less frustrating.

Tools

Step 1

Press down on the black collar while pulling up on the PTFE tubing.
Using a 1.5mm hex wrench, remove the two screws on either side of the USB-C cable.

Step 2

Pull straight up on the USB-C cable.

Step 3

Use clippers to remove the blobs in order to remove the extruder housing rim.

Step 4

Plug the printer back in.
Power on the printer and heat the nozzle to 250°C for a few minutes to soften the blob. In many cases, the heat will melt off the blob if the extruder housing is removed.

Step 5

Once heated, turn off and unplug the printer. Carefully wiggle off the softened filament blob.

Step 6

Use the Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the screws from the housing of the nozzle.

Step 7

After the screws have been removed, the housing comes off by pulling down.

Step 8

For any remaining blob pieces, use a heated craft knife and clippers.
Be careful to avoid any electrical wiring for the fans and thermistor.

Step 9

Now that the blob has been removed, it it time to clean the thermal sleeve.
The thermal sleeve may be embedded in the blob, and removing it might damage it. In that case install a new one.

Step 10

With the blob removed, inspect the nozzle for tightness and alignment. Adjust if necessary.
If the nozzle appears to be clear, create a test object to ensure that the nozzle is clean and in good condition.