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     - Take a look at the printer filament spool and ensure there's enough filament on the roll for your print.
     - A good rule of thumb is for every square CM of your print there should be 15CM on the spool.
+  - If there is not enough filament on the spool change it following the instructions below.
   - Initialise Printer
     - On the attached PC, run the 'UP 2.18' software. <callout type="info" icon="true">Make sure you have opened Up 2.18, the 'Up Studio' software currently does not work with this printer.</callout>
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   - Clean off Bed
-Changing Filament
+====== Changing Filament ======
+===== Unloading filament spools =====
+  - Initialize the printer by going to 3d Print → Initialise
+  - Go to 3D Print → Maintenance from the top menu bar.
+  - Click Withdraw to remove the current filament spool.
+  - The printer will heat its nozzle to the appropriate temperature and will beep when it is ready.
+  - Gently pull the filament out of the extruder. The filament should remove smoothly from the extruder.
+  - If you feel a tug from the extruder, stop pulling and repeat step 2 onwards.
+===== Loading filament spools =====
+  - Initialize the printer by going to 3d Print → Initialise
+  - Go to 3D Print → Maintenance from the top menu bar.
+  - Click New Spool.
+  - Select the type of filament (ABS) and enter the approximate amount in grams. Brand new UP! Mini spools are 700g.
+  - If you are unsure of the amount, leave the default number and click OK.
+  - Trim the end of the filament with the orange clippers.
+  - Feed the new filament through the guide on the back of the printer and into the guide tube.
+  - Have the filament end ready by the extruder.
+  - Click Extrude. The nozzle will again heat up to the appropriate temperature and will beep when it is ready.
+  - Place the new filament in the slot on top of the extruder and gently push. The extruder should grab the filament easily and start extruding from the nozzle.
+  - Release the filament.
+  - The printer will beep when the extrude cycle is complete.
+  - If changing colors, run the Extrude cycle twice to remove old filament.