Corner edges of some layers are consistently uneven in the same spots
I got my printer last week and any print using Prusament seemed to come out perfectly. I switched over to Hatchbox and have had trouble getting it dialed in. Image of issues:
These spots happen at the same place if I reprint. I'm using the Hatchbox filament profile. I had to reduce retraction (retraction settings) with this filament due to popping and gaps I was getting. I've tried printing with a nozzle temp of 215 and 205 both with similar results. Everything else is unmodified in Prusa Slicer printing at 0.2mm. Is there anything else I can try?
Best Answer by Chris Laudermilk:
Yeah, I think it's the seam.
RE: Corner edges of some layers are consistently uneven in the same spots
One more image: https://imgur.com/a/1GVf22R
RE: Corner edges of some layers are consistently uneven in the same spots
Is this just the seam and there's not much that can be done about it? I'm going to try another with the seam set to rear and see if it looks any different.
RE: Corner edges of some layers are consistently uneven in the same spots
Don't worry too much about perfect settings right now.
I would rate that print as good enough for the first month.
Every user builds their printer slightly differently and pre-built models are shaken up in transit so during the first few weeks of use the printer will run-in and settle its parts together; then you will have to go over the basic maintenance checks, lubricate and recalibrate. Even if you got everything dialled in perfectly today, it would all need re-doing.
Better to settle, temporarily, for a basic working printer and get some useful printing done, make your early mistakes, establish a routine and generally get used to the process. Then when you do your one month service you can take extra care knowing the new settings on your now stable printer are likely to last for several months.
Cheerio,
RE: Corner edges of some layers are consistently uneven in the same spots
Yeah, I think it's the seam.
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Yeah it's the seam. Still learning... thanks!