3D Printer Troubleshooting
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Even resin 3D printers need a workout from time to time. Discover the best resin test print models to whip your machine into shape!
Get infill density and pattern wrong and your print wastes filament, snaps, or takes forever to print. Read on to learn how to get it right.
Find the perfect PETG print settings for your needs by adjusting temperature, stringing, print speed, and retraction settings!
This tiny tugboat has been one of 3D printing’s favorite benchmark prints. Here’s how to read a Benchy, identify common print problems, and decide what to troubleshoot next.
Top layer problems can be devastating. See how to avoid 3D print pillowing before it strikes and ruins an otherwise perfect print!
Heat creep can still clog even the best 3D printers, and the causes have changed. Here's how to tell it apart from other jams, why it actually happens, and how to fix it
Gaps in 3D prints are annoying defects that mess up how parts look and work. Check out this guide for easy fixes and how to avoid them!
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.
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!
Plagued by 3D printer under-extrusion and don't know how to get rid of it? Check out this guide for some simple solutions.
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!
Sanding 3D prints is a lot of work, but it's worth the effort. Read on to learn how to achieve photo-ready 3D prints!
A necessary evil for makers is 3D printing overhangs. Learn all of our tips and tricks for mastering extreme 3D printing overhangs!
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.
Looking to auto-tune the PID settings on your printer to improve print quality? Learn how 3D printer PID tuning works!
Is your resin print not sticking to the build plate? Don't give up hope! Check out these six solutions for perfect adhesion!
A filament tangle on a spool is a mess you don't want to have. Read on to find out how to fix or avoid it entirely!
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!
There are hundreds of 3D printer mods out there, most of them useful, and some of them printable. Check out the best 3D printer upgrades!
3D printing hollow objects can save you money, material, and time. Learn when and how to hollow 3D objects with three easy methods.