Filament Guide AU

How to Fix Under-Extrusion in 3D Prints

How to Fix Under-Extrusion in 3D Prints The short version Under-extrusion shows up as gaps in the top layer, missing lines, weak walls or visible voids. Diagnose by checking: extruder...

How to Fix Under-Extrusion in 3D Prints

How to Fix Under-Extrusion in 3D Prints The short version Under-extrusion shows up as gaps in the top layer, missing lines, weak walls or visible voids. Diagnose by checking: extruder...

Fix Z-Banding and Z-Wobble in 3D Prints

Fix Z-Banding and Z-Wobble in 3D Prints The short version Z-banding is horizontal lines on the side of a print, repeating at a consistent height. The cause is mechanical: the...

Fix Z-Banding and Z-Wobble in 3D Prints

Fix Z-Banding and Z-Wobble in 3D Prints The short version Z-banding is horizontal lines on the side of a print, repeating at a consistent height. The cause is mechanical: the...

How to Fix Layer Separation in 3D Prints

How to Fix Layer Separation in 3D Prints The short version Layer separation is the print splitting between two layers. The fix is almost always one of: hotter nozzle, slower...

How to Fix Layer Separation in 3D Prints

How to Fix Layer Separation in 3D Prints The short version Layer separation is the print splitting between two layers. The fix is almost always one of: hotter nozzle, slower...

First Layer Adhesion: A Complete Troubleshootin...

First Layer Adhesion: A Complete Troubleshooting Guide The short version If the first layer fails, the print fails. Check in this order: bed level, nozzle gap (squish), bed temperature, surface...

First Layer Adhesion: A Complete Troubleshootin...

First Layer Adhesion: A Complete Troubleshooting Guide The short version If the first layer fails, the print fails. Check in this order: bed level, nozzle gap (squish), bed temperature, surface...

How to Fix Warping in 3D Prints

How to Fix Warping in 3D Prints The short version Warping is the corner of a print lifting off the bed because the cooling plastic shrinks. Fix it by improving...

How to Fix Warping in 3D Prints

How to Fix Warping in 3D Prints The short version Warping is the corner of a print lifting off the bed because the cooling plastic shrinks. Fix it by improving...

How to Fix 3D Printer Stringing

How to Fix 3D Printer Stringing The short version Stringing is filament oozing out of the nozzle during non-print travel moves. Fix it in this order: dry the filament, lower...

How to Fix 3D Printer Stringing

How to Fix 3D Printer Stringing The short version Stringing is filament oozing out of the nozzle during non-print travel moves. Fix it in this order: dry the filament, lower...