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Bytor
(@bytor)
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Used glue stick - print is stuck to print bed

I was trying to print something yesterday and some of the first layers were having a problem sticking to the bed. The bed was clean and dry. After a while I tried applying a small amount of glue (included with my printer) to a small section (~ 30mm x 30mm)where the problem was occurring. I was able to print without problems.

The issue I'm having now is that the print is stuck to the print bed. It is sticking so well that I can't get anything under the base... dental floss or the plastic scraper I usually use.

Any suggestions?

- 1st "printer" TIKO 3D
- 2nd PRUSA i3 MK2S with MMU v1
- 3rd PRUSA i3 MK2S
- 4th PRUSA i3 MK3 with MMU v2- 5th PRUSA i3 MK4 (upgraded from MK3) with MMU v3 (upgraded from…

Posted : 15/06/2017 7:00 pm
Markus_B
(@markus_b)
Active Member
Re: Used glue stick - print is stuck to print bed

a few drops of water/IPA, 50:50, may help.
PVA glue is water soluble and IPA helps to crawl under the print.

Posted : 15/06/2017 7:33 pm
Bytor
(@bytor)
Estimable Member
Topic starter answered:
Re: Used glue stick - print is stuck to print bed

a few drops of water/IPA, 50:50, may help.
PVA glue is water soluble and IPA helps to crawl under the print.

Thanks I was able to get the piece off using the above along with carefully using a razor blade to loosen as small section of the base. Once the razor blade was able to get about 5mm under the base the water/ipa was able to wick under the base better and within a few minutes it was lose enough to pull off.

- 1st "printer" TIKO 3D
- 2nd PRUSA i3 MK2S with MMU v1
- 3rd PRUSA i3 MK2S
- 4th PRUSA i3 MK3 with MMU v2- 5th PRUSA i3 MK4 (upgraded from MK3) with MMU v3 (upgraded from…

Posted : 16/06/2017 12:41 am
shane.t
(@shane-t)
Eminent Member
Re: Used glue stick - print is stuck to print bed

Another trick... use a can of compressed air upside down on one corner. Just a small amount will usually cause the glue to shrink and pop.

Posted : 16/06/2017 6:12 am
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