3D Printer Troubleshooting

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Band-Free Printing
Make Your Printer Z Wobble Free & Banish Z Banding From Your Prints

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!

by Mohamed Elgendy
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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
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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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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
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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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Defy Gravity
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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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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Lean on Me
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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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!

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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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Calibrating...
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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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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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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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.

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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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Home, Home on the Range...
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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The Secret Sauce Behind a Perfect First Layer
Mesh Bed Leveling – Simply Explained

Get a smooth, even first layer with mesh bed leveling. We explain the leveling process and show you how to implement it yourself!

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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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Three Hops This Time!
Z Hop: What Is It & How to Configure It in Cura

Supports falling off mid-print? Z Hop can help! Learn how to use this setting in Cura to improve your prints.

by Jackson O'Connell
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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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