Ultimaker Print Core DD 0.4mm (9550)

Print Core Compatibility

*The DD print core and Ultrafuse Support Layer material are only available in selected regions.

COMPATIBILITY EXPLANATION:

The AA and BB print cores are compatible with all UltiMaker printers that use print cores (UltiMaker 3, S series, and Factor 4). These print cores are not intended for use with abrasive materials.

The CC print cores are only compatible with UltiMaker printers with abrasion-resistant feeders (S series and Factor 4). These print cores are intended for use with abrasive or composite materials. These print cores cannot be used on the UltiMaker 3, because the UltiMaker 3 feeders are not compatible with composite materials.

See more information about the AA and CC cores on the UltiMaker S8 below.

The CC print cores can also be used in combination with the Material Station. The Material Station has abrasion-resistant prefeeders in all material bays. However, the Material Station is not compatible with all composite materials. Please check the latest profiles in the UltiMaker Marketplace to determine if the material can be used with the Material Station.

The DD cores are not recommended for use with the S series Material Station. The DD print cores currently only support Ultrafuse Support Layer filament, which is used when printing metal. This is not recommended with the S series Material Station due to the curves in the internal filament path. On Factor 4, the filament path is different (smoother) so this does not affect the Ultrafuse material as much.

The HT print cores are only compatible with Factor 4. This print core type is optimized for high-temperature materials, such as UltiMaker PPS CF. This material requires a high printing and build volume temperature to print reliably; only Factor 4 features a heated build chamber.

The AA+ and CC+ print cores feature redesigned nozzles optimised for faster material melting and deposition, ensuring seamless compatibility with UltiMaker Cheetah motion planning. This advanced motion planner is exclusive to the UltiMaker S8.

Regular AA and CC print cores can be used on the S8, but this workflow is not fully supported. These cores are not designed for the high-speed capabilities of the S8. The AA and CC cannot be selected for S8 in Cura; no profiles are developed for this configuration. To use the regular AA and CC cores on the S8, you can slice the print job for UltiMaker S7 instead and print it on S8.

When, Why & How to use Cleaning Filament

UltiMaker S-Series Cleaning Filament (20cm strips x 10) (2297): UltiMaker cleaning filament is a pack of precut, straightened pieces of material. They are ideal for cleaning the inside of the print cores and removing any blockages. It is the most effective material for the hot and cold pull procedure. This pack of ten 20 cm long cleaning filament pieces to ensure your Ultimaker print cores are always in optimal condition. Especially effective for cleaning a print core BB.

WHY USE CLEANING FILAMENT:

Cleaning filament are sticks of 2.85 mm material. These sticks are straight, for easy insertion into the print head during the hot and cold pull procedure. They are precut to an optimised length. One stick of cleaning filament is easy to handle and is sufficient to clean one severely blocked print core, or even multiple cores with minor blockages.

UltiMaker cleaning filament is transparent polycarbonate (PC) material. If you need to learn more about the material specifications, please take a look at the UltiMaker PC safety data sheet.

The cleaning filament sticks are optimised for easy handling. Also, this material (PC) is most effective for clearing any blockages inside the print core and removing any material residue left inside the nozzle. You can also use other materials, such as PLA, for cleaning the print core by cutting off a length from the spool of filament, but this may not be as effective or efficient.

WHEN TO USE CLEANING FILAMENT:

You can use cleaning filament both as preventive and corrective maintenance. It is recommended to apply preventive maintenance to the print cores. This is based on a number of printing hours or prints, depending on the type of print core.

UltiMaker print cores should be cleaned periodically for optimal print results. Material can sometimes get stuck inside the nozzle and degrade. This can cause extrusion problems, or even completely block the print core. Some materials are more prone to degradation and blocking the nozzle, such as PVA and composite materials. To prevent problems, you can perform the print core cleaning procedure according to the recommended maintenance schedule below:

Using the UltiMaker cleaning filament is the most effective way to clean and unclog print cores. If you do not have UltiMaker cleaning filament at your disposal, you could use PLA instead.

HOW TO USE CLEANING FILAMENT:

This filament can be used to clean the print cores of the UltiMaker 3 and S series by applying hot and cold pulls. Hot pulls are used to get the biggest parts of carbonized material out of the print core and are highly recommended when the print core is clogged. With a cold pull, the remaining small particles will be removed, ensuring the print core is completely clean.

The UltiMaker 3 and S series printers contain a guided process for cleaning the print cores. You will need a stick of cleaning filament and a pair of pliers. Detailed instructions on how to perform the hot and cold pull procedure with UltiMaker cleaning filament can be found HERE.

PRINTER COMPATIBILITY:

UltiMaker cleaning filament is intended and optimized for cleaning the print cores. This means it is officially compatible with the UltiMaker S series (including S7, S5, and S3) and the UltiMaker 3 series (including the 3 and 3 Extended).

However, the cleaning filament sticks can also be used to apply a similar cleaning process for the nozzles of other UltiMaker printers, including the UltiMaker 2+ Connect, 2+ series, 2 series, and even the Original. Note that these printers do not have a guided cleaning procedure built into the firmware, but you can set the temperatures manually. Cleaning filament requires a high temperature, so set the nozzle temperature to 260 °C.