After a print has been completed, there are certain recommendations to follow for a good experience.
This guide applies to all 3D printers
When the printer completes the print, the hotend heater will turn off and the temperature will gradually cool down to room temperature.
It's very important to wait until the hotend reaches room temperature before turning off the printer, to ensure there is no risk of clogging.
If the printer is turned off right after the print is completed, the heat from the tip of the nozzle can reach the cold side of the hotend heatsink, leading to a clog.
When the hotend clogs, you will not be able to print again until you unclog the nozzle or replace it with a spare.
Usually, when the hotend reaches ~50C, it is safe to turn off the printer.
We strongly recommend allowing the heatbed to reach room temperature before removing the print or the plate.
Depending on the filament used, if you try to remove the print before the heatbed cools down, you can damage the print surface or cause the model to deform.
When the heatbed cools down, the bonding between the plate and the model gradually gets lower. When the room temperature is reached, the model will release from the plate by itself, making model removal much easier.
For materials that are printed in an enclosed printer like ABS, ASA and PA, it's best to keep the front door closed and wait until the heatbed and the chamber reaches room temperature. This allows for the model to slowly cool down, and gradually release the layer bonding forces, to avoid the model changing its shape during cooling.
If you are not using the AMS, or you are using the AMS Lite, it's a good idea to remove the filament spool and place it in a dry place.
Humidity can be absorbed by the filament, especially if you live in a more humid environment.
Removing the filament from the printer, and placing the spool in a plastic bag to protect it from humidity can provide you with better results the next time you print with it.
PLA is less prone to moisture absorption, but filaments like PETG, TPU and PETG can quickly absorb moisture and lead to bad print quality.
If that happens, we recommend drying the filament to help it return to its initial performance. This recommendation also applies to new filament as it can ensure the best print results.