Extruder won't feed plastic

[KingPaul]

I've been googling and youtubing the problem like crazy. I'm guessing it's something super simple but I just can't get the plastic to feed. I heat up the head to 210c. I push down the release, get the plastic in as far as possible. Then I try to use the control panel to make the extruder feed, it feeds like half an inch then it stops moving. You can look inside and see the gear is still turning. I can't feed it manually with my hand, like I've seen people do. I've put a light under the hot end and looking into the top - I see no blockage.

It's the PLA starter plastic. 1.75mm. I believe the extruder is a MK8.

It's their Aluminum model.

I know it's not possible for you to know everything about every printer. I was just wondering if I was missing something simple or if this needs more research into my specific printer. Any help is appreciated. Only other printer I messed with was auto feeding and all you had to do was stick the plastic in.

[_kaktus_]

Hello.


This condition, including the solution, is often described in this forum.

I can give you a hint to increase the spring pressure in the extruder feeder.