[SML] Help! big 3D printer mess

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When that happened to me I had to replace the print head. Different printer though (FolgerTech FT5).

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From: Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> On Behalf Of Stuart Wheaton via Stagecraft
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2020 9:43 AM
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Cc: Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton at fuse.net>
Subject: [SML] Help! big 3D printer mess

My SO is going to save the world.  printing face shields.  35 came out fine, so like any good scientist she decided to change all the parameters.  Something clogged the print head ( I guess) but the feeder kept pushing filament in, and it finally found an exit.  The result is this ugly mess.  Pretty sure heat will ruin the surrounding parts, not sure if we can dunk the whole thing in a tub of acetone or some other solvent.  Mechanical removal looks to be a bear.  anybody have any experience based advice?

Stuart