Common 3D Print Failures and How to Fix Them

Symptoms:

• Doesn’t stick
   
• Looks too squished or too thin
   

Fix:

• Level the bed
   
• Adjust Z-offset
   
• Clean the surface
   

Causes:

• Dusty filament
   
• Low-quality spool
   
• Heat creep
   

Fix:

• Clean nozzle
   
• Dry filament
   
• Increase cooling
   

Fix by:

• Tightening belts
   
• Checking extruder tension
   
• Reducing print speed
   

Symptoms:

• Saggy edges
   
• Mushy corners
   

Fix:

• Lower nozzle temp
   
• Improve cooling fan speed
   

Ripple patterns on the print surface.

Fix:

• Reduce print speed
   
• Tighten frame screws
   
• Add vibration dampeners
   

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