Print stops mid-way
Using a Prusa MK2S that I have had for a few months. Printer has been running great, but now no longer is able to complete a print.
Print starts okay, but stops part way through. At the stop point, the fans are still running and the bed and extruder temperature are still being controlled (bed LED still blinking, temperatures still reported on display). The printer is still powered on at the stop point and appears to think it is still printing. The display is extremely sluggish trying to get to the menu item to "stop" the print.
This is NOT a power-outage issue.
I have tried all the suggestions in this thread without luck:
https://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk2-f23/printer-stops-mid-print--t3827.html
Starting a new thread so as not to stomp on the above thread's problem/solution.
At this point I have used 2 different flash cards, with gcode generated both by slic3r and PrusaControl on several models (most recently the loubie adalinda dragon). I reseated the connectors on the back of the display. The self test on the printer runs fine. Printer is running the latest firmware (3.1.0). I have at least a dozen bad prints in the last 48 hours (most prints stop within 15 minutes).
Anyone have any other ideas/thoughts?
Re: Print stops mid-way
Hey!
That is my old thread... stomp on it as much as you like... lol...
Joan.
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
Re: Print stops mid-way
Is your printer working okay still after changing to a new flash card?
Re: Print stops mid-way
mine is
i dont trust the toshiba flashair card anymore!
Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
Re: Print stops mid-way
You might try setting up RepetierHost (printing direct from computer) and not using the SD card (I assume that's what you meant by flashcard). Printing directly from your computer would might confirm the card being used is bad. Plus, you can actually view the gcode as it is being run in real time. That might help you diagnose the problem.
Be advised, Repetier Host doesn't like 3.1.0 so you'd have to downgrade the firmware or use a different host. Also, I'd recommend a Windows machine (or maybe a Mac?). I found Linux difficult to set up Repetier Host.
Re: Print stops mid-way
So I got Adalinda to print using USB (directly from slic3r, using these directions https://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk2-f23/printing-directly-to-printer-with-slic3r--t3864.html ), so it looks like maybe my flash reader is bad?
Re: Print stops mid-way
Looking at the problem further, Slic3r (when printing via USB) reports "SD init fail":
echo:echo: Last Updated: Nov 12 2017 11:07:38 | Author: (none, default config)
Compiled: Nov 12 2017
echo: Free Memory: 2158 PlannerBufferBytes: 1360
echo:Hardcoded Default Settings Loaded
echo:SD init fail
echo:SD init fail
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Printing lantern part.gcode
Print started at 19:57:29
T:252.08 E:0 B:95.3
T:251.04 E:0 B:95.2