First layer problem  

RE: First layer problem

You´re not "experiencing some problem" with your first layer, your first layer is a desaster. 🙂 Everything to be said about first layer calibration has been said here umpteenth times, so just use the search for "First Layer Calibration" and "Jeff Jordan" and you will find guidance how to set up proper calibration.

Cheers

Chris

Yes, first layer looks like a "disaster"... but not because of bad first layer calibration. I think there's extrusion problem. Maybe you should check inside heatbreak and clean it. If you printed PETG before and you have original heatbreak, then you should also check the length of PTFE tube. The thing is, over the time, PTFE tube inside heatbreak shrink at higher temperatures, which can cause (partial) clogs. I assume you print PETG at default slicer settings.
No other ideas so far.

Btw. I print Prusament JetBlack PETG at 240°C (1st layer at 230°C) and at bed temperature of 85°C, with perfect results.

RE: First layer problem

Thanks,for your reply.

Yes, I am printing at default slicer settings. The printer is brand new (2 weeks old) and I did not print that much but checking the heatbreak and the PTFE tube is a good idea, thanks.

I also printed the prusament PLA and did not give these problems.

Anyway, I will run the first layer calibration as per Jeff Jordan post and check if there is any partial clog or anything else.

Thanks for the advices!

Andrea

Posted by: @bogdanh

Yes, first layer looks like a "disaster"... but not because of bad first layer calibration. I think there's extrusion problem. Maybe you should check inside heatbreak and clean it. If you printed PETG before and you have original heatbreak, then you should also check the length of PTFE tube. The thing is, over the time, PTFE tube inside heatbreak shrink at higher temperatures, which can cause (partial) clogs. I assume you print PETG at default slicer settings.
No other ideas so far.

Btw. I print Prusament JetBlack PETG at 240°C (1st layer at 230°C) and at bed temperature of 85°C, with perfect results.

First Layer Calibration

According to the photo, I think the first layer is too low. The surface is furrowed. The filament cannot flow freely from the nozzle, the excess occasionally erupts and forms a mound.

RE: First layer problem

Thanks,

i got the same feeling. I will have to double check it.

Posted by: @kalimero

According to the photo, I think the first layer is too low. The surface is furrowed. The filament cannot flow freely from the nozzle, the excess occasionally erupts and forms a mound.

Raise

Raise your Z offset to make it less negative.  I would raise it +0.050 and see what the next first layer test looks like.