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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  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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  MINTEMP error and MINTEMP BED

  The MINTEMP error (written sometimes as min temp) occurs when the temperature readout from the heatbed thermistor or hotend thermistor drops below a certain amount within a certain time frame. ...

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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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  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, ...