# \#Dual-extruder **URL:** https://forum.snapmaker.com/tag/dual-extruder/98.md [Latest](https://forum.snapmaker.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.snapmaker.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.snapmaker.com/tags.md) --- ## [Help what direction to take with bad dual-extrusion prints](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-what-direction-to-take-with-bad-dual-extrusion-prints/40139)
**Author:** [@zxurian](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/zxurian)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-what-direction-to-take-with-bad-dual-extrusion-prints/40139 "2025-11-08T16:20:21Z")
I backed the original 2.0 A350 kickstarter, and have had many successful prints. Fully an amateur as outside of calibration and very minor tweaking, I’m mostly just download & print. One of the Y-axis pillars broke in th… --- ## [Problem with the Dual Extrusion Module on my Artisan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/problem-with-the-dual-extrusion-module-on-my-artisan/35577)
**Author:** [@TheBum](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/TheBum)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/problem-with-the-dual-extrusion-module-on-my-artisan/35577 "2025-10-07T02:19:23Z")
I was printing a lot of stuff today, with PLA+ in the left extruder and PETG in the right one. When I started the last PETG job, the extruder started making horrible noises and wasn’t extruding filament. Here’s a link to… --- ## [Z offset calibration stopping](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/z-offset-calibration-stopping/39780)
**Author:** [@tomih](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/tomih)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/z-offset-calibration-stopping/39780 "2025-08-07T07:16:31Z")
Has anyone experienced this happening: the Z offset calibration in automatic mode doesn’t complete but just stops after the left nozzle until the power is cut. So it lowers the head, iterates the touch of the left nozzle… --- ## [Dual extruder can't be feed with filament without removing tubes](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-cant-be-feed-with-filament-without-removing-tubes/39589)
**Author:** [@dgatwood](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/dgatwood)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-cant-be-feed-with-filament-without-removing-tubes/39589 "2025-07-17T06:17:04Z")
I have a Snapmaker A350T with a dual extruder. I’m using it with the enclosure, so I have tubes from the enclosure to the top of the extruder. Ever since I got this thing, I’ve run into one annoying problem. It isn’t … --- ## [Dual Extrusion Question](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extrusion-question/39634)
**Author:** [@ImDirtyDan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ImDirtyDan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extrusion-question/39634 "2025-07-08T05:33:10Z")
I’m trying to print an object in one color with imbedded text another color (see attached picture). I’ve created the bodies in Fusion, but now I’m not sure how to mate them together to create one object. Perhaps this is … --- ## [Dual Extruder First Layer Issue](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-first-layer-issue/31984)
**Author:** [@FrostTrunks](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/FrostTrunks)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-first-layer-issue/31984 "2025-05-20T10:02:13Z")
I finally decided to install my dual extrusion module yesterday on my A350 and everything went pretty well as far as I could tell. However, I noticed after printing that the first layer is having issues. I printed a… --- ## [Dual Extruder sensor loose?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-sensor-loose/36356)
**Author:** [@Steve76063](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Steve76063)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-sensor-loose/36356 "2025-05-14T20:14:08Z")
After installing the quick change kit, I’ve been having LOTS of problems getting a print to complete (see my example). I re-did the bed leveling many times, and even slogged through a manual level calibration, but no b… --- ## [Change the nozzle diameter reported by the hot end?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/change-the-nozzle-diameter-reported-by-the-hot-end/35511)
**Author:** [@TheBum](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/TheBum)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/change-the-nozzle-diameter-reported-by-the-hot-end/35511 "2025-04-26T18:02:02Z")
I know I can go into Luban and override the programmed nozzle diameter for a Dual Extrusion Module hot end, but is there any way to “reprogram” the hot end to report a different nozzle diameter than it shipped with? Luba… --- ## [Failed to print ABS model with HIPS support](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/failed-to-print-abs-model-with-hips-support/35769)
**Author:** [@cliflam2017](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/cliflam2017)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/failed-to-print-abs-model-with-hips-support/35769 "2025-04-19T05:52:54Z")
I failed to print an ABS model with HIPS support. After building an inch of height, a corner of the model was wrapped. Below is the setting that I used: HIPS 245 degree C ABS 245 degree C heated bed 110 degree C lay… --- ## [Dual Extruder Left head lifts during print](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-left-head-lifts-during-print/39238)
**Author:** [@ubmae86](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ubmae86)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-left-head-lifts-during-print/39238 "2025-04-05T19:08:54Z")
Hey all, I’ve been using the dual extruder head now for a month or so, with a few issues. Most I’ve been able to solve, but one that keeps coming back, like a ghost in the system is that during the print, the left extru… --- ## [Two Color Printing Fusion-Orca-Snapmaker](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/two-color-printing-fusion-orca-snapmaker/39098)
**Author:** [@jblane001](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/jblane001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/two-color-printing-fusion-orca-snapmaker/39098 "2025-03-14T02:02:18Z")
Is a tutorial or demonstration of two-color design to slicing in Orca? I know I can paint in Orca, but it seems like there ought to be a direct way to transmit material or color information from Fusion to Orca since I ca… --- ## [How do I swap material for one extruder mid print?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-swap-material-for-one-extruder-mid-print/39090)
**Author:** [@ZT\_1234](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ZT_1234)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-swap-material-for-one-extruder-mid-print/39090 "2025-03-13T20:36:59Z")
I have a print made of mostly blue PLA, with a transparent TPU grip(green for the sake of the image), and a logo on the bottom in white PLA. The logo stops at layer 3, and the TPU grip starts at layer 5. I want to ha… --- ## [3D-Printing quality issues](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/3d-printing-quality-issues/38945)
**Author:** [@pr2](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/pr2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/3d-printing-quality-issues/38945 "2025-02-17T22:16:11Z")
Hi there, I own a Snapmaker Artisan with the dual-extrusion module, and I’m having a hard time getting 3D print quality to even an “okay-ish” level. To be fair, I also own a Bambu Lab X1C, so my standards for print qua… --- ## [Thermal Paste suggestions](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/thermal-paste-suggestions/38763)
**Author:** [@th-m](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/th-m)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/thermal-paste-suggestions/38763 "2025-02-13T18:44:15Z")
So I am trying to fix a hot end issue, I have seen multiple threads about applying thermal paste, maybe I am an idiot but I cannot find a thermal paste that actually works. I have used two so far and they are both way t… --- ## [M600 refuses to work with Dual extruder or single extruder](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/m600-refuses-to-work-with-dual-extruder-or-single-extruder/35209)
**Author:** [@MohammadAlH](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MohammadAlH)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/m600-refuses-to-work-with-dual-extruder-or-single-extruder/35209 "2025-01-31T09:05:29Z")
Hello, I have problem when i print Hueforge,it ignore the code M600 to change color or stop one time only, I test the code with small file like 15 layer and work fine stop 3 time no problem, but when i use Hueforge gc… --- ## [Advice on using Diamondback nozzle with Snapmaker 2.0](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/advice-on-using-diamondback-nozzle-with-snapmaker-2-0/38698)
**Author:** [@th-m](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/th-m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/advice-on-using-diamondback-nozzle-with-snapmaker-2-0/38698 "2025-01-13T10:19:08Z")
Hey guys, I am looking at getting into printing with some harder filaments. Recently I purchased the Diamondback Nozzle and made sure to get the MK8 compatible as that is what is detailed on the snapmaker details page. H… --- ## [Snapmaker Artisan Dual Extruder Nozzle drool](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-artisan-dual-extruder-nozzle-drool/38599)
**Author:** [@Jan\_G](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jan_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-artisan-dual-extruder-nozzle-drool/38599 "2024-12-30T23:17:57Z")
Hello, I’m new here and haven’t found anything suitable for my topic in the search. I have the problem with my Artisan that my nozzles push out a relatively large amount of filament after the nozzle change. This doesn’… --- ## [Result 7 When setting up Dual Extruder](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/result-7-when-setting-up-dual-extruder/38409)
**Author:** [@Redcraft10](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Redcraft10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/result-7-when-setting-up-dual-extruder/38409 "2024-12-21T19:51:59Z")
Hey guys. I just bought my dual extruder for my sm2.0 a350t of about 3 yrs. I’ve heard amazing things about it (sarcasm). I need this module to work quickly for a project. When calibrating I got past the z step, and then… --- ## [Preheat and Seamless extruders switching](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/preheat-and-seamless-extruders-switching/37029)
**Author:** [@Palagach](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Palagach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/preheat-and-seamless-extruders-switching/37029 "2024-09-19T13:34:42Z")
Good afternoon! Snapmaker J1 has a preheating function for an inactive extruder, namely - The non-working extruder preheats while on standby, and starts printing right after the working extruder leaves, significantly red… --- ## [Retraction Distance Set.... Error](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/retraction-distance-set-error/36814)
**Author:** [@Reefin\_Dude](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Reefin_Dude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/retraction-distance-set-error/36814 "2024-08-26T21:45:37Z")
I keep getting the “Retraction Distance set for the print exceeds …” error when trying to print. i have checked all of the places i know to make sure that either retraction is turned off or within the recommended 2-5mm (… --- ## [Dual extruder hot ends don’t have much thermal paste](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-hot-ends-don-t-have-much-thermal-paste/36798)
**Author:** [@Hockeyboofhead](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hockeyboofhead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-hot-ends-don-t-have-much-thermal-paste/36798 "2024-08-24T10:47:02Z")
TLDR: Snapmaker, you need to look into your QA for the amount of thermal paste you put in the heatsink! I recently got a new PLA+ filament that runs hotter than normal PLA. The filament would not stop oozing out of the … --- ## [Simplify3d and Dual Extruder](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/simplify3d-and-dual-extruder/34163)
**Author:** [@xchrisd](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/xchrisd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/simplify3d-and-dual-extruder/34163 "2023-12-19T20:31:59Z")
Hey, i wanted to share my work and experience with simplify3d and the dual extruder on my A350. In this path i found a few bugs in Simplify3d and even a bug in temperature parsing of the touchscreen. These points are s… --- ## [A350 Enclosure filament hole on top](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-enclosure-filament-hole-on-top/36560)
**Author:** [@rbremmer1770](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rbremmer1770)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-enclosure-filament-hole-on-top/36560 "2024-08-06T08:46:43Z")
I have the A350 enclosure with filament storage above the enclosure. I am planning to put filament ports (I have a dual extruder) through the top using a PTFE port. Vertically, they will be aligned with filament port … --- ## [Prints randomly halting and failure to resume after hitting the pause function for dual head print](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/prints-randomly-halting-and-failure-to-resume-after-hitting-the-pause-function-for-dual-head-print/36497)
**Author:** [@ADVENGEO](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ADVENGEO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/prints-randomly-halting-and-failure-to-resume-after-hitting-the-pause-function-for-dual-head-print/36497 "2024-07-29T19:45:06Z")
Hello everyone and thank you for helping me out, Note: Slicer used: Orcal slicer V2.1.1 3D printing head: Dual head extrusion module Machine: A350T 2.0 I have been performing a multi-material print with the … --- ## [Dual Extruder Replacement Nozzles?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-replacement-nozzles/35173)
**Author:** [@Fishstyx](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Fishstyx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extruder-replacement-nozzles/35173 "2024-07-22T13:06:04Z")
Anyone have experience replacing nozzles of the dual extruder hot ends with third party source? If so, any recommended source(s) or specs? I’d like to get nozzles of different sizes and hardness to try with my existing … --- ## [A350 Dual Extrusion Head Issues](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-dual-extrusion-head-issues/36282)
**Author:** [@Splooter](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Splooter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-dual-extrusion-head-issues/36282 "2024-06-29T02:20:11Z")
I am having issues with what I think may be a slicing issue in Luban for a dual color model. I’m trying to make this sea turtle with the body one color and the shell another. I started with an SVG of each color group an… --- ## [Irregular layer patterns](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/irregular-layer-patterns/35051)
**Author:** [@oldsoxx](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/oldsoxx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/irregular-layer-patterns/35051 "2024-06-16T23:31:42Z")
My print is showing huge qualtity differnces from layer to layer while using dual extrusion. I am not sure if this is a heat creep problem, or due to retraction. It is a large print and although I’m rather new to 3d prin… --- ## [Left Only vs Right Only Prints](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/left-only-vs-right-only-prints/36002)
**Author:** [@robotmonkeys](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/robotmonkeys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/left-only-vs-right-only-prints/36002 "2024-05-31T10:32:25Z")
Is there a limitation with the print quality of right head? Over the past week, I’ve been playing with trying to get PETG to print nice, and it turns out my problem was printing with the right head. When I moved the fila… --- ## [Hot end for dual extrusion module clogged](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hot-end-for-dual-extrusion-module-clogged/35715)
**Author:** [@Moose](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Moose)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hot-end-for-dual-extrusion-module-clogged/35715 "2024-05-22T23:35:51Z")
Recently started using dual extrusion module after about 2-3 prints it wasn’t feeding anymore, took it apart and the only part with plastic still in it was the hot-end module, try to heat it up and push the plastic thoug… --- ## [Dual Extuder - Left stopped working, but only in X](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extuder-left-stopped-working-but-only-in-x/35429)
**Author:** [@flying\_blind](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/flying_blind)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dual-extuder-left-stopped-working-but-only-in-x/35429 "2024-03-27T00:18:32Z")
Just like the title says - my Left extruder stopped working, but only on the X-axis. Is there any kind of rational explanation for this? I ran the X/Y offset three times now. First time I thought it was maybe an error o… [Next page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/tag/dual-extruder/98.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Dual-extruder)