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Rough Bark, Cuddly Heart
Orca Slicer: Fuzzy Skin – Simply Explained

In Orca Slicer, fuzzy skin is one of the easiest tool you can use to add texture to your prints. Read on to find out why and how to use it!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Blurring Lines
Z Seam (Cura): How to Hide It

A Z seam is a visible line of imperfections running down the side of a print. With Cura, Z seams can be no more! Read on to learn how.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Problem Solved
We Tested 5 Free Tools to Repair STL Files

Even STL files can have issues, so it's good to know how to fix them and have them ready to print. Learn how to do STL repair for free!

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SLA 3DP
The Best Resin Printer Slicer Software

Slicing models for resin 3D printing has a few extra considerations. Check out our picks for the best SLA slicer software. Most are free!

by Lucas Carolo
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Reaching New Heights
Ender 3 V2 Z Offset: How to Adjust It

Z offset is an important feature to get right. Learn how to correctly set your Ender 3 V2 Z offset so that you can optimize your 3D prints!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Curing Surfaces
Cura: Ironing – Simply Explained

Ironing is a useful slicing feature that can smooth out the top layer of 3D prints. Read on to learn all about Cura ironing settings!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Goodbye, High Retraction!
The Best Ender 3 S1 (Pro) Cura Profile / Settings

The best temperature, print speed, and retraction settings, among others. Read on for the best Ender 3 S1 & S1 Pro Cura slicer profiles.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Though You'll Probably Need a Toolchanger
Forget 4 Colors: This Orca Slicer Fork Unlocks Virtually Unlimited Color Combos

A project to explore layer mixing has resulted in Snapmaker Orca Full Spectrum, a slicer variant that introduces color-mixing functionality for theoretically limitless color 3D printing. I’ve tested it out and the results are astonishing.

by Matthew Mensley
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Cura Your Neptune 4
Elegoo Neptune 4 (Pro) Cura Profile / Settings

Get the best out of your Neptune 4 (Pro) with the right settings. Check out how to set up the perfect Elegoo Neptune 4 (Pro) Cura profile!

by Timothy Solomon
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Fast & Precise Kobra
The Best Anycubic Kobra Neo Cura Profile / Settings

Looking for the perfect Anycubic Kobra Neo Cura profile? Read on for settings that will help ensure perfect prints, every time!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Stepping Back
3D Printer Retraction Speed – Simply Explained

Pulling filament back into the hot end is a useful function but tricky to master. Read on to learn all about 3D printer retraction!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Slice & Dice
Creality Slicer: The Best Slicers for Creality 3D Printers

Creality 3D printers ship with Creality Slicer, but that's far from the only option! Check out the best slicers for Creality printers.

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A Pre-First Layer
Raft vs Brim vs Skirt: The Differences (incl. Cura settings)

3D printing raft vs. brim vs. skirt: Learn the differences between these adhesion assistants and which to choose, using Cura as an example.

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Ghost Busting
Klipper: Input Shaping – Simply Explained

Klipper Input Shaping improves print quality by exorcising the ghosts caused by vibrations and resonances. Read on to learn all about it!

by Ken Douglas
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Firm Foundations
Anycubic i3 Mega Firmware Update: How to Upgrade

The Mega is a popular budget 3D printer, but it can be improved. Learn all about the Anycubic i3 Mega firmware and how to update it!

by Jackson O'Connell
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It's High Time
3D Printing Layer Height: How Much Does It Matter?

Layer height in 3D printing is a simple setting that affects print speed and detail. Keep reading to find out more!

by Emmett Grames
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Calibrate Z Offset, Avoid Z Upset!
Klipper: Z Offset Calibration – Simply Explained

In Klipper, Z offset calibration is a basic but important procedure. Read on to learn all about how it's done!

by Andreas Giencke
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The Newest Wares
Klipper vs Marlin: The Main Differences

When choosing 3D printer firmware, you might be looking at Klipper vs. Marlin. Check out the differences and see what suits your setup!

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First Impressions
Cura First Layer Settings: Initial Layer Simply Explained

The initial layer is the foundation of the entire 3D model. Learn all about Cura first layer settings and how to get them perfect!

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Cura's Evolving
Cura Adaptive Layers – Simply Explained

Cura's adaptive layers feature uses varying layer heights to achieve increased detail while reducing print time. Read on to learn more!

by Jackson O'Connell
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