Can't Print ASA and PLA in a Print?

Why can’t I use ASA and PLA? I didn’t buy the U1 so I can print multiple colors, I bought it to print multiple filament types in a single print! What am I missing?

Ok, I bumped up the PLA to the max recommended temp and SnapOrce is ok with it now! Fingers crossed and it all makes sense :sign_of_the_horns: :sign_of_the_horns:

Seems spaghetti detection paused the print and I’m not around to investigate. Cancelled and remotely cut power to the printer. I should probably start with smaller tests :roll_eyes::joy:

Just make sure the filament settings on your machine match those in your slicer, and it should work.

If it doesn’t work, I’ll pass it on to them after the holiday.

Appreciate that! I’ll create some test models and report back.

It’s recommended to print ASA with a more advanced nozzle like hardened steel nozzle.- I guess this is the limitation in orca.

ASA and for example any carbon fibre filament is very abrasive and the nozzle will wore out pretty fast.

Understood and I’ve been printing ASA for years. I’m my excitement, I wanted to give it a go out of the box!

But regular ASA (without carbon fiber or glass fill) shouldn’t be any more abrasive than PLA or PETG?

Not sure but sounds plausible… The beautiful West3D ASA Ambrosia Stardust I’m using in Toolhead 1 does have glitter/sparkle. Yet the feel of the outside is very smooth and almost slick.

Maybe the internal additives with cause accelerated wear on the shipped nozzles? Hoping the hardened steel nozzles ship early like the unit itself! But I’ll be patient :roll_eyes::joy: