Print Quality Troubleshooting

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  Stringing and oozing

  Stringing or oozing, also known as "hairy prints", is the name given for when small strings of filament are left on a printed model. This usually happens when the filament ...

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  First layer issues

  This is by far the most common 3D printing problem, and probably the first one you may encounter. The first layer is the essential one because it is the base ...

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  The Benchy hull line

  The 3DBenchy is a 3D model designed by CreativeTools specifically for testing and benchmarking 3D printers. And everyone wants to know, how to print a perfect Benchy. Ever since it’s ...

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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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  Layer shifting

  Layer shifting is a printing issue that causes the layers of the printed object to shift from their intended positions. It is usually associated with an abnormal movement of the ...

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  Under-extrusion

  You can recognize under extrusion when there is material missing in your print’s layers. Printed objects with under extruded layers can be fragile and tend to break apart. There could ...

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  Warping

  When printing large objects, you can sometimes run into an issue with the corners of the object being lifted from the bed – mostly when printing with high-temperature materials such ...

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  Poor bridging

  Bridging is a term for printing layers over thin air without the use of supports. It may sound like an impossible feat, but with our printers, it’s not that difficult. ...

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  Print doesn't appear / Resin does not solidify

  If the print does not appear on the printing platform, nor at the bottom of the resin tank, there are a couple of possible causes: Highly insufficient exposure times Old or separated ...

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  Layer separation and splitting FDM

  This refers to the de-lamination of the printed layers. It is mostly caused by an incorrect preset/(custom)profile with wrong temperatures and/or too much cooling from either the print fan or ...