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3D Printing Troubleshooting Guide: 30 Common Problems & Solutions

All3DP's complete 3D printing troubleshooting guide, including many common FDM 3D printing problems and solutions, tips, and tricks to fix them.

by Matthew Mensley
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Ready the Resin
Fix Your Fails: The 10 Best Models to Calibrate Your Resin 3D Printer

Even resin 3D printers need a workout from time to time. Discover the best resin test print models to whip your machine into shape!

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No Strings Attached
Stop 3D Print Stringing: 5 Pro Settings You’re Probably Missing

3D printer stringing is a common problem, especially with flexible materials. Overcome this issue with these five simple solutions!

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STL Essentials
Free STL Editors: How to Edit & Repair STL or 3MF Files

From basic options to advanced ones, check out the best free tools to repair or edit digital model files, from Tinkercad to Blender, and more.

by Guilherme Schendel
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How Hot Is Too Hot?
Why You Should Print a Temperature Tower & How-To in Bambu Studio, Prusa Slicer & OrcaSlicer

A temperature tower is quick, cheap, and useful. With one small print, you can learn a lot about how your filament behaves and dial in cleaner, stronger, more reliable 3D prints.

by Lewis Horton
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Prints Ahoy
13 Hidden 3D Printer Weaknesses Only a 3D Benchy Reveals

One tiny tug boat has remained the hallmark of a healthy 3D printer for years & one of the best ways to fine-tune your printer performance.

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Zap the Zits, Blast the Blobs
Want Flawless Prints? Simple Tricks to Eliminate Zits and Blobs

Don’t let those unsightly zits and blobs ruin another print. A smooth finish is easier to achieve than you think. We’ll show you how.

by Jackson O'Connell
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No Strings Attached
PETG Stringing: 3 Simple Solutions

PETG is a great material to 3D print with, even if it is a little stringy. Read on for three easy ways to fix PETG stringing!

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Calibration Nation
J3DTech Guide to Resin 3D Printing

The J3DTech Guide to Resin 3D Printing is a beginner's primer and a veteran's reference for all things resin 3D printing.

by Derek Jackson
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PLAying with Adhesion
PLA Not Sticking to Bed: 6 Simple Solutions

When it comes to printing in PLA, not sticking to the bed is a common issue. Read on for six simple solutions to this problem!

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A Hot Mess
How to Fix Heat Creep (3D Printing): 5 Simple Solutions

Heat creep has 3D printer filament melt too early in the hot end, sometimes resulting in clogs. Learn four simple solutions to this problem!

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Easy as P-I-D
3D Printer PID Tuning: Simply Explained

Looking to auto-tune the PID settings on your printer to improve print quality? Learn how 3D printer PID tuning works!

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Printing to a Creali-T
10 Useful Creality Ender 3 Test Print Files

Try these Ender 3 test print files to tune your printer's settings and see how your Creality Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1/V3) really performs!

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When the Hot Pull Fails...
3D Printer Cold Pull: How to Do It

If your nozzle is partially clogged, the 3D printer cold pull is your first line of defense. Read on to learn how to do it!

by Alexander Issal
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Shifting Gears
3D Printer Layer Shifting: 6 Simple Solutions

Wondering what causes layer shifting in 3D printing? Check out six easy tips and tricks to prevent a 3D print layer shift!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Haunted Prints
Solve 3D Print “Ghosting” Defects in a few Easy Steps

No need to be scared! 3D printing ghosting or ringing is nothing to fear. Check out this quick guide for easy fixes to prevent it.

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Band-Free Printing
Make Your Printer Z Wobble Free & Banish Z Banding From Your Prints

Regularly spaced bulges around a print's sides could be Z banding, and Z wobble might be the underlying problem. Learn how to diagnose and fix it!

by Mohamed Elgendy
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Keep It Together
3D Print Layer Separation: 8 Tips to Avoid Delamination

If you're experiencing 3D print layer separation, we've got some tips. Read on to find out how to get those layers to stick!

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The Right Side of the Bed
Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Bed Leveling: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to level your Ender 3 bed with this easy step-by-step Ender 3 bed leveling guide to ensure that the first layer is solid.

by Robert Frogner
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Bridging The Gap
3D Printing Bridging: 6 Tips for Perfect Bridges

Bridging is a 3D printing technique that lets makers significantly cut down on print supports. Learn how to improve your printer's bridging!

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