Printing without toolhead front cover

Bambu Lab A Series Bambu Lab A1 mini
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Hi,

Does printing without the toolhead front cover affect the print quality and functionality?
My cover has broken tabs from being taken off and put back on too many times changing the nozzle. I am thinking about not using the cover at all so there is one less thing I need to replace in the future, but I also noticed that the cover might be designed to direct and limit the airflow going through the nozzle heatsink and I am not sure if it’s safe to print without it.

Thanks.

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Yes. It can cause issues. The cover directs air for the toolhead fan. Not having it can lead to heat creep.

But its not that big of a deal for the short term.

Just print out a new cover.