Quote Originally Posted by printbus View Post
The e3D requires a fan to keep the heat from creeping up into the extruder base. So, whether the printed block melts/softens or not would depend on how hot you're running the nozzle and your selection of the cooling fan and shroud.
I will be doing ABS. So two questions then are
1. Should I use a different fan than the one that comes with the hotend?
2: Should I have a shroud printed before starting to print?
2A: Can I still use the same extruder that comes with the kit or will I need a different one?