# How does this Cura pause print work to switch out colors?

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**Category:** Software\
**Created:** [April 10, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-does-this-cura-pause-print-work-to-switch-out-colors/3271 "2016-04-10T23:11:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 10, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-does-this-cura-pause-print-work-to-switch-out-colors/3271/1 "2016-04-10T23:11:55Z")

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I have not tried the pause print function but I had a few questions before I did. If anyone uses this I would appreciate any input you have.

1. Does anyone use this to switch out colors? If so how do you select a layer to pause at?

2. How are you able to get the new filament extruded a bit so it comes out smoothly before you start again?

Thanks in advance.

Chris