Loading the filament with the Replicator 2 series

…Whether you're using a printer at home or in a shared space,…it's probably already loaded up with filament when you want to start printing.…We're going to start by unloading the filament and swapping it to a new color.…The Replicator 2 has one spool holder on the left-hand side…and the 2X also has a second spool holder on the right.…The Replicator 2 series uses one kilogram rolls.…If you have a 2X, ABS filament is recommended.…And if you have a Replicator 2, you'll want to use PLA.…

On the LCD display, navigate to the…Utilities menu, and then, To Change Filament.…We're going to choose to Unload.…Wait while the extruder heats up.…Remove the filament tube from the top of the extruder.…When you hear the chime, the motor will start pushing the filament out.…Grab it with your fingers.…On the Replicator 2, you can push down the lever here on the side.…On the 2X, it's on the top.…Now, unwind the spool.…And before the filament comes out of the guide…tube, make sure that you've got your hand on it.…

Now we can pop our filament off the back.…