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Common problems/Tips and tricks

Last post by DDME-Marc « Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:56 am
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by gfeliksdal » Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:11 pm
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This topic addresses common problems that happen during operation of the printer. Also some important tips and tricks are described here to have an...

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Try insulating the bottom surface of the bed.

Various solutions have been used, ranging from cardboard, ironing board pad, etc, etc.

Personally I...
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Last post by DDME-Marc
Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:56 am
Kinda web threads when PLA printing

Last post by Tom Hardy « Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:30 am
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by Boris » Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:39 am
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So. There is no such problem when I print ABS. Never.
But when PLA printing always those nasty web threads . I know it travel trails or how it calls...

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I hope you are using good-quality PLA filament as low-quality ones are always too troublesome. Get your PLA filament from a good source such as 3D...
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Last post by Tom Hardy
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:30 am
Need any trick to make more smooth at top round objects

Last post by Tom Hardy « Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:05 am
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by Boris » Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:29 pm

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Hello all.

First of all I understood the nature of the problem :)
I mean it's obvious why those rings are happened at upper parts of smooth round...

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In order to get smoother top surfaces, you can use the finishing methods such as sanding the top surface or using primers and paints etc. Besides,...

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Last post by Tom Hardy
Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:05 am
Ask for advice for better results

Last post by steve3dprinters « Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:53 am
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by Boris » Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:25 pm

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Hello everyone.

Can you be so kind to take a shortly look to my printed model and give some feedback with comments how to improve printing quality....

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I think your 3D printer settings have done a perfect job and the products have a great overall appearance. I have a question for you: What kind of...

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Last post by steve3dprinters
Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:53 am
Printing with ABS

Last post by steve3dprinters « Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:45 am
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by Lioric » Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:14 am
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The printer specifications shows ABS as a supported printing material, but somehow it seems that it is not really recommended to use it (neither by...

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ABS is generally compatible with almost all kinds of 3D printers and if the print manual shows it non-compatible with some 3D printer, it is advised...
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Last post by steve3dprinters
Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:45 am
Problems with tiny parts.

Last post by Tom Hardy « Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:06 am
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by Regenmacher » Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:27 pm

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Hello,
I have problems when printing small objects. At the overhangs it comes to warping. Large parts work well, even with very thin walls.
I've...

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Try printing small parts with the help of support structures. If it still experiences troubles, try varying the speed of the printer or using a...

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Last post by Tom Hardy
Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:06 am
3D Printers Nozzle clogging Solution

Last post by steve3dprinters « Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:18 pm
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by Smh69 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:12 pm

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By operating the software to close the nozzle, then remove the print head to leave the model;
The raw material from the nozzle clawed to prevent...

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I like the nozzle cleaning solutions but the advice to clean the platform before doing so is a good one. And I would also like to add that there are...

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Last post by steve3dprinters
Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:18 pm
How to set print unit of STL file to millimeters

Last post by steve3dprinters « Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:16 pm
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by Niklas » Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:10 am

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Hello!

When printing from STL file on SD card, the model is printed in inches. Since the STL file does not hold any print measurement unit...

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When you transfer to 3D utility (Meshmixer) either Fusion or Meshmixer converts the size from inches to millimeters. When you compose an STL file,...

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Last post by steve3dprinters
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:16 pm
Six methods to unclog the hot-end

Last post by Tom Hardy « Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:39 am
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by Felix Printers » Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:03 am

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The following methods can be used to unclog the hot-end
A clogged hot-end can most of the times be cleaned. There are several methods to do so. The...

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Nice information and I would just like to add that while you follow any such methods, it is important to keep track of the safety precautions. Wear...

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Last post by Tom Hardy
Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:39 am
Shortening the second hot-end for printing difficult large objects ?

Last post by danielkschneider « Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:24 pm
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by danielkschneider » Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:04 pm

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Hi,

I had difficulties printing large terrain models since the second (cold) hot-end can get stuck and rip away the model.

A solution I have in...

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Ok, thanx :) That is what I thought.

But indeed I did not think doing it with the heater warmed

I also suspect that slicers produce faulty gcode...

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Last post by danielkschneider
Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:24 pm
Printinz Printer Plate first impressions

Last post by ramamramam « Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:09 am
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by seaton » Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:08 pm
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G'day one and All,

Thought I'd share my first impressions of the Printinz Plate that I received in the post today since I've been looking for...

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that is a good post...i agree with the third comment
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Last post by ramamramam
Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:09 am
Can you share small and complex model's secrets, guys ?

Last post by Boris « Fri May 29, 2015 12:46 pm

by Boris » Fri May 29, 2015 12:46 pm

MAIN problem for me is wraping ABS when cooling down. It' causes not flat top if surfaces and sometimes hotend breaks the supports or small details...

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Last post by Boris
Fri May 29, 2015 12:46 pm
dual extrusion print

Last post by iddconcept « Sat Apr 11, 2015 6:01 pm

by iddconcept » Sat Apr 11, 2015 6:01 pm

hello i use 123D design to make my own model to print, i print a business card holder where i incrust my logo, it work well, but now i want to...

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Last post by iddconcept
Sat Apr 11, 2015 6:01 pm
Colorfabb Woodfill

Last post by kerog « Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:04 am

by kerog » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:04 am

Anyone successfully print with this stuff? I was able to print OK with laywood and a 0.5 mm nozzle, but the ColorFabb woodfill just won't extrude...

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Last post by kerog
Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:04 am
Wraping NOT lower layers but higher ones with ABS

Last post by Boris « Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:07 am
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by Boris » Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:25 pm
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Hello, everyone.
I know problem when lower layer of ABS is wrapping. With insulating bed I have no wrap of lower layers. Bed keeps plastic very well...

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Well.
Now I know what's going on.

The places wrapping is where extruder comes to leg and where leaves it.
Somehow hotend brings more plastic to this...
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Last post by Boris
Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:07 am
Printing in Bronze and Stainless Steel

Last post by satoer « Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:50 pm
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by kerog » Mon Feb 16, 2015 2:37 am
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Just got in my spools of Colorfabb's Bronzefill and Proto-Pasta's Stainless Steel PLA. Initial prints using a 0.5 mm nozzle (Felix nozzle drilled out...

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Like it! Although I think its hard to keep the parts apart in this color scheme. ;)
But the result is great! I've tried bronze / metallic spray...
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Last post by satoer
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:50 pm

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