Qidi x-max / x-plus filament runout sensor

[globules]

What's the best way to manage end of rolls though? Is there an option in the panel to manually advance the last feet or so of filament through the extruder to consume it so it doesn't clog, or is it better to pause the printer and pull on the filament (or reverse the motor it if there's such option)?

Speaking for the xmax only but it's safe to assume all printers are the same, there's an option to remove or change filaments. It heats the extruder up to your desired temperature and then you select if you want it to feed or retract. You can even pause a print and change filament half way through a print.

The instruction manual for whichever printer you want should be downloadable so you can see how it's done. To extract wait for the head to heat up, hit retract while pulling on the filament and it whips right out

[TheRedRedViper]

Speaking for the xmax only but it's safe to assume all printers are the same, there's an option to remove or change filaments. It heats the extruder up to your desired temperature and then you select if you want it to feed or retract. You can even pause a print and change filament half way through a print.

The instruction manual for whichever printer you want should be downloadable so you can see how it's done. To extract wait for the head to heat up, hit retract while pulling on the filament and it whips right out

Ok thats good to hear. I'm looking for either the X-mas or X-plus, so knowing what you just said I don't see the point of a runout sensor. A good planification will avoid this issue.

Are you satisfied with your x-max? Iv'e heard plenty of good reviews but having another independent review would be nice. What are the cons that you've experienced so far with it if I may?