Printer troubleshooting

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  Clogged nozzle/hotend (MK3.5/S, MK3S+, MK2.5S)

  A 3D printer's hotend can get clogged. This article explains the most common causes of this issue, which are usually the same regardless of the printer type or model. We ...

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  Sample G-codes

  Each Original Prusa printer is shipped with a bundle of sample G-codes. These G-codes are tested and tailored specifically for your printer model and can be used either to see ...

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  SD cards and USB drives

  As there are ways of remotely transferring files and starting prints, an SD card or USB flash drive is the most common and reliable way to get your files to ...

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  Extruder noises

  Filament grinding, which is accompanied by a “clicking” or "squeaking " sound coming from the extruder, usually happens when the extruder gears are unable to push the filament further towards ...

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  Extrusion stopped mid-print (Heat creep)

  If your printer suddenly stops extruding filament, yet continues the print moves without reporting any error, you may be a victim of a heat creep. What does it look like Broadly speaking, ...

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  P.I.N.D.A./SuperPINDA Sensor testing

  P.I.N.D.A. stands for Prusa INDuction Autoleveling sensor and is a vital component facilitating the calibration of our printers. There are 3 different versions: P.I.N.D.A. V1 - used on MK2/S and MINI. P.I.N.D.A. ...

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  Extruder blob

  The blob (mass of plastic accumulated around the hotend) is one of the most scary-looking printing problems you might face with your 3D printer. Removing it after it happens is ...

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  Squaring your MINI

  During transport, assembly, or maintenance (like adjusting the belt tension) the printer can become slightly skewed, where one axis may not be perpendicular (90-degree angle) to another. The firmware compensates ...

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  Clogged nozzle/hotend (MINI/MINI+)

  A clogged nozzle or hotend is a common issue for the FFF/FDM printers. If there are no issues, the filament is pushed in the hotend, melted, and then extruded through ...

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  IR Filament Sensor Troubleshooting (MK2.5S, MK3S)

  The IR sensor is a hybrid solution that combines an IR laser sensor triggered by a tiny mechanical lever. This means that in case one of the functions of the ...