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+====== Filament Storage ======
+Filament tends to be hydroscopic, meaning that it will absorb moisture from the air.  As it does so, the filament will become brittle and difficult to print with.  So filament is stored in a sealed container with desiccant beads spread across the bottom.
+  * Return unused filament in the container and seal the lid.
+  * When pulling a spool of filament out of the container, make sure it doesn't have any desiccant stuck to it.  Give it a shake or two and run your fingers along the bottom of the spool to dislodge anything that's gotten stuck in there.
 ====== The Printing Software ======

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