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Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Layer Shift: 6 Tips to Fix It

Layer shifting is a frustrating print failure, even on Ender 3, V2, or Pro. Check out 6 helpful tips to fix this problem!

by Brian Obudho
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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
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Stick to It
Ender 3 (Pro) Glass Bed Adhesion: 10 Tips & Tricks

An Ender 3 or Pro with a glass bed is a whole new ball game. Learn some tips and tricks to optimize your Ender 3's glass bed adhesion.

by Tobias Hullette
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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!

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Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Thermal Runaway: 3 Ways to Solve It

If you're not careful, 3D printing could be a fire hazard. Read on to learn how to prevent thermal runaway of the Ender 3 (V2/Pro)!

by Jackson O'Connell
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3D Printer Extruder: Grinding Filament – How to Fix It

Filament grinding can occur as the result of several other issues. Read on to find out what causes it and how you can fix it!

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This Fix for Oozing Saves Time and Filament

Ditch Klipper's Pressure Advance tuning tower! The Pattern method is faster and more precise. Learn why it's better and how to use it.

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Extrusion Confusion
Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1) Under-Extrusion: 7 Easy Tips

Under-extrusion is a common problem in 3D printing. Learn seven easy tips to fix Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1) under-extrusion.

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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.

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On the Right Level
Anycubic i3 Mega with Auto Level: How to Get Started

If you're tired of manually leveling your bed before each print, read on to learn how you can upgrade your Anycubic i3 Mega to auto level!

by Jackson O'Connell
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3D Print Support: How to Remove Hard Supports from 3D Prints

Love them or hate them, supports are an essential part of 3D printing. Read on for how to deal with and remove 3D print supports!

by Ian Mitchell
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Why Your 3D Print Isn’t Sticking (And the 5-Minute Fix)

Smart as your new 3D printer may be, trivial, easily-overlooked things can trip it over and result in no plastic sticking to the plate. Here are three quick fixes.

by Matthew Mensley
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3D Printer Heatsink: How to Prevent Heat Creep

3D printer heat creep doesn't have to be the norm. Learn all about 3D printer heatsinks to prevent heat-related problems!

by Jackson O'Connell
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All About That Flow
Nozzle Clogging vs Hot End Oozing – What’s the Difference?

Clogging – the bane of all 3D printing enthusiasts. Oozing – a lesser known problem often mistaken for the first. So how do you tell them apart? That's what we're here for! Read on for tips and tricks that will help you discover whether your extrusion issue is a single jam or something else completely...

by Emmett Grames
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3D Printer Bed Adhesion: 3 Simple Tips to Succeed

3D printer bed adhesion is critical to printing success, but it can be tricky. Learn 3 simple tips to make your prints stick.

by Hironori Kondo
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Ugly Prints Are Inevitable: Here is How to Learn From Them

This next part of our post-Christmas “new 3D printer” basics series looks at one inevitability of owning a 3D printer. You will, eventually, encounter duff looking prints that are not what you expect. It might not happen right away, but happen it will.

by Matthew Mensley
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