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Fragile: Keep Dry
How to Dry Filament: PLA, ABS, Nylon & More

Moisture from the air can easily ruin your 3D printer filament, meaning it can also ruin your prints. Find out how to properly dry filament!

Apr 12, 2025
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Easy Adhesive
Hairspray for 3D Printing: The Best Options

If you're looking to try a new print bed adhesive, check out our tips on the best hairsprays for your 3D printer.

Dec 22, 2024
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Building Foundations
3D Printing First Layer Problems: How to Make It Perfect

The first layer plays a huge role in a print's success. Read on for some tips and tricks and say goodbye to 3D printing first layer problems!

Oct 26, 2024
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Fast, Not Furious
How to 3D Print Faster: Tips to Speed Up 3D Printing

3D printing speed is a key consideration, as some parts can take hours, even days to print. Read on to learn how to 3D print faster!

Jun 4, 2024
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Frustrating but Fixable
How to Prevent Clogging in All-Metal Hot Ends

All-metal hot ends are incredibly popular and versatile, but they're often prone to jamming. Read on to keep your hot ends running smoothly.

May 29, 2024
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Pillow Fight!
3D Print Pillowing: How to Avoid Rough Top Layer

Top layer problems can be devastating. See how to avoid 3D print pillowing before it strikes and ruins an otherwise perfect print!

Apr 17, 2024
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It's Getting Hot in Here
How to Use a Temperature Tower in PrusaSlicer

By creating PrusaSlicer temperature towers, you can elevate print quality and filament efficiency in one go. Read on to learn more!

by Bharat Jagwani Apr 7, 2024
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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!

Mar 18, 2024
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To Adhere or Not to Adhere
Resin Print Not Sticking to Build Plate: 6 Simple Solutions

Is your resin print not sticking to the build plate? Don't give up hope! Check out these six solutions for perfect adhesion!

by Kevin Corinth Mar 15, 2024
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Dive Head-First into the (S)pool!
How to Make a Cardboard Spool Compatible with the AMS

There may be a few issues if you've got cardboard spools in you Bambu Lab AMS. Here's what you need to know for smooth printing.

by Jeffrey Taylor Mar 11, 2024
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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!

Mar 9, 2024
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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!

Feb 27, 2024
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The Tip of the Iceberg
How to Clean a 3D Printer Nozzle: The Easiest Ways

The most important part of your 3D printer is the nozzle. Cleaning it properly is important! Learn how to clean your 3D printer nozzle.

by Jackson O'Connell Feb 24, 2024
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Stay Dry!
Hygroscopy (3D Printing): What It Is & How to Deal With It

Hygroscopy is the unseen killer of 3D prints. Find out what it is, its effects on printing, and how you can thwart it!

by Jackson O'Connell Feb 9, 2024
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The Bane of ABS
ABS Print Warping: How to Stop It

ABS is notorious for its tendency to warp. Check out five simple tips on how to prevent your 3D prints from being ruined by ABS warping.

by Hironori Kondo Jan 26, 2024
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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 Jan 19, 2024
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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 Jan 18, 2024
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Filling in the Gaps
3D Printer Under-Extrusion: 8 Simple Solutions

Plagued by 3D printer under-extrusion and don't know how to get rid of it? Check out this guide for some simple solutions.

by Tobias Hullette Nov 17, 2023
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Click Fix
Slipping or Clicking Extruder: 7 Ways to Fix It

A clicking extruder can be irritating and lead to failed 3D prints. Read on to find out a few easy ways to eliminate this problem!

by Pranav Gharge Oct 8, 2023
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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!

Oct 7, 2023
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