Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
1
Time Required
- Trouble Shooting Your Print! 1 step
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Introduction
Print failed?
No problem!
This guide will help you learn why your print may have failed and how to fix it! It covers the most common problems and things to check. If you're still having trouble, find one the lab facilitators or maintenance team members. We're happy to help!
Happy Printing
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When the printer starts depositing material, the layers should be roughly the same height and width all the way around your print. A small amount of variation is acceptable, but all layers should generally be "pancake" shaped, flat on top with rounded edges, signifying a good layer height.
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Note: You can only tell this by watching the first layer of the print! Always check the first few lines before leaving, it greatly reduces the risk of your print failing as soon as you walk away.
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Check The Shape of Your Layers: Layers should not be rounded on top, signifying the nozzle is too far from the bed at that corner. If they are scattered, or the nozzle is scratching the bed, the nozzle is too close to the bed. Run your finger over the layers to make sure they are stuck to the bed.
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