3D Printer Troubleshooting

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Stomp It Out!
3D Printing Elephant’s Foot – Easy Fixes

Elephant's foot is a 3D printing problem that's not often discussed but is often experienced. Learn how to stop it easily!

by Zachary Hay
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3D Printing Overhang: How to 3D Print Overhangs

A necessary evil for makers is 3D printing overhangs. Learn all of our tips and tricks for mastering extreme 3D printing overhangs!

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Roundabout Printing
3D Printing Spheres: How to Do It

3D printing spheres or spherical objects can be a challenge. Read on for a few tips to improve print quality for 3D printed spheres!

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Rough Around the Edges
Cura Fuzzy Skin Setting: What It Is & How to Use It

Cura's fuzzy skin feature generates a rough exterior surface on 3D prints. Learn when to use it, how it works, and what settings control it!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Spool Protection Squad
Filament Tangle on Spool: How to Prevent & Solve It

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!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Cura: Support Z Distance – Simply Explained

Support Z Distance in Cura can make removing supports a breeze! Read on to learn about this setting and how to tune it for your prints.

by Vincent Reitinger
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A Multitude of Mods
30 Best 3D Printer Upgrades & Mods

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!

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Breaking Barriers
Wall Thickness (3D Printing): How to Make It Perfect

Walls are an important part of any 3D print. Learn how to find the perfect wall thickness for your 3D prints!

by Jackson O'Connell
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The Best 3D Printer Calibration Cubes

A well-calibrated 3D printer always gives better results. Check out the best calibration cubes for the job, with tips on how to use them!

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TLC for Your 3DP
3D Printer Maintenance: 10 Tips to Maintain Your FDM Printer

Proper 3D printer maintenance is essential to keep your machine running and performing well. Find out what's required and why.

by Lucas Carolo
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Keeping It Tolerable
3D Printing Tolerances: How to Test & Improve Them

Can you trust the dimensional accuracy of your 3D prints? Find out how to easily test and improve your tolerances.

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The Perfect Purge
3D Printer Cleaning Filament: How to Use It

Clogged nozzles are painful. Read on to find out what exactly makes 3D printer cleaning filament special, and how to use it!

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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
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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.

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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
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Tolerable Tolerance
3D Printer Dimensional Accuracy: How to Achieve It

When using a 3D printer, dimensional accuracy can be hard to achieve. Use these practical tips to achieve the best tolerances possible!

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Klipper: Move Out of Range Error – How To Fix It

Is your shiny new Klipper machine saying you're moving out of range? Learn how to fix it and stay in bounds!

by Adam Vicknair
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Enough Is Enough
3D Printer Over-Extrusion: 4 Simple Solutions

Blobs, strings, and jams are a pain! Check out these four simple solutions that'll fix your 3D printer over-extrusion problems forever!

by Tobias Hullette
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To Tube, or Not to Tube
Bowden Tube: Pros & Cons, Best Options, and More

Your 3D printer may have a Bowden tube in its extrusion setup, or it may have a direct extrusion system. Read all about the former!

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Taking the Right Path
The 10 Best Filament Guides to 3D Print

Smooth movement into the extruder is what we're after. Read on for universal and printer-specific (incl. Ender 3/V2/Pro) filament guides.

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